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The first Saturday in October, Anamosa, Iowa, the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa (named by the Iowa Legislature in 1993) is the place to be. You will not find bigger pumpkins anywhere else.
In 1989 the first Ryan Norlin Pumpkin Weigh-Off was held in Anamosa. This competition was started by Tom Norlin, uncle of Ryan, who wished to dedicate this weigh-off to his nephew who had lost his life in a boating accident. Tom had been growing big pumpkins for 30 years of which Ryan had become a part. In 1993, Tom and other area pumpkin growers organized the Mid-West Pumpkin Growers Association which is affiliated with an international organization, the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. Our goal is to bring a world record pumpkin to Anamosa.
The Weigh-Off generated
such enthusiasm that several community leaders organized an
annual Pumpkinfest. In 1994, the Weigh-Off and the
Pumpkinfest committees united to bring more events and activities
to the celebration. We welcome you to the Annual Anamosa
Pumpkinfest and Weigh-Off and a day full of family fun!
Pick up you Pumpkinfest
souvenir merchandise at the following locations: Weigh-Off
Country Store, the Grant Wood Art Gallery Building, and
participating merchants.
Parking is available in
the Anamosa High School Parking lot (with a shuttle to the
Lawrence Community Center.) On street parking is also
available in certain areas. Please watch for the signs.
For $1 a chance, you are
eligible to win cash prizes of $500, $100, or 100 other great
prizes.
Links
Jones County Tourism Association
J & P Cycles, Anamosa's worldwide business
Welcome to Anamosa Community Schools!
Anamosa Iowa Resource Guide, City of Anamosa, Iowa Facts and Information
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Anamosa Chamber of
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