Mar 1, 2020 | Latest Update
We are pleased to announce we are the only official GPC (Great Pumpkin Commonwealth)weigh off site in New Zealand for the 2020 growing season.
This is a big deal in the giant pumpkin world. Top growers bring their giant pumpkins to official GPC weigh off sites around the world, which all adhere to rules set out by the GPC.
Every pumpkin weighed is submitted to the GPC to be entered in the 2020 stats for the year.
For more information about the GPC visit their website Here, or to read the weigh off site rules which can be found here
Feb 1, 2020 | Latest Update
The Great Pumpkin Carnival is on the move. Still at Hamilton Gardens, but for the first time we will be holding out event on the Governors Green.
Located at the end of the temporary car parking found on the right hand side at the bottom of the Gate 2 entrance.
The committee is excited about this new location and what it offers:
- Better flow for people and vehicles
- Great space for everyone to enjoy the day
We’ll have lots of signs up on the day pointing you in the right direction. Make sure to let anyone know that is coming along on the 29th of March, Governors Green, Hamilton Gardens.
Oct 28, 2019 | Latest Update
Long time fan of the Carnival Jamie Frost not only took out the Central North Island title for the Yates budding gardener, he also took out the national title. Well done Jamie.
Jamie’s prize for taking out this title is a family trip to Hawaii.
https://www.yates.co.nz/budding-young-gardener/
Oct 28, 2019 | Latest Update
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Poppy went to check on the seedlings and is happy to announce they are ready for purchase. We have giant and miniature pumpkin seedlings ready now from the Hamilton Gardens Information Centre.
$2 each or 3 for $5
And on November the 3rd the Carnival team will be at the Hamilton Gardens Scarecrow Festival, come check out the Scarecrows and pick up some pumpkin seedlings.
More info about the Scarecrows can be found here: https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/events/hamilton-gardens-scarecrow-festival/
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Oct 21, 2019 | Latest Update
Jamie frost has been a competitor at The Great Pumpkin Carnival for many years, entering many of our categories.
He was recently declared the Central North Island Budding Young Gardener winner by Yates as they search for the overall Budding Young Gardener in New Zealand.
How Jamie got started and what he’s doing with gardening is in this great article:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12277555
We can’t wait to see what Jamie brings to the 2020 Great Pumpkin Carnival.
Oct 10, 2019 | Latest Update
We have started the giant and miniature pumpkin seedlings for the upcoming season. With so many people keen to grow last year we decided to start more this year.
We have 2 main ways for you to get your hands on the seedlings when they are ready.
Hamilton Gardens Information Centre
The seedlings will be available during the opening hours. If your making a special trip just for the seedlings it might pay to call and check on stock levels.
Hamilton Gardens Scarecrow Festival
The Carnival team will be there with lots of seedlings ready for their new homes. Come along talk pumpkins, check out the amazing scarecrows.
All seedlings will be $2 each or 3 for $5 with cash only sales.
If you are after a large quantity of seedlings please get in touch and we can organise something for you.
