Winners of the 2009 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off at Hensler’s

Updated: Photos from the 2009 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off have been posted!

We would like to thank the Indiana Pumpkin Growers Association for participating in the weigh-off we hosted at Hensler’s on September 27th. The giant gourds they brought to the competition were delightfully monstrous, and we are so impressed with the collective talent of the group.

Christy Harp, the winner of our competition, also took the top spot at Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off. Not only was her 1725 pound entry the indisputable champion, Christy now also holds the world record for the growing the largest pumpkin!

Continue reading this article to see the list of winners and the weights of their giant pumpkins.

  1. 1236 lbs. Christy Harp + tie for longest drive
  2. 1148 lbs. Joe Menting + tie for longest drive
  3. 1042 lbs. John Barenie + award for ugliest pumpkin
  4. 1001 lbs. Grant Mullins
  5. 968 lbs. Margaret and Glen Martin
  6. 875 lbs. Maston/Smithhisler
  7. 884 lbs. Max Miller
  8. 845 lbs. Alyssa Kochanny
  9. 755 lbs. Gary Hopkins
  10. 736 lbs. Judy Barenie
  11. 691 lbs. Roger Howard
  12. 631 lbs. Scott Messer
  13. 609 lbs. Kelly Klinker + squash award
  14. 598 lbs. Mark Goodman
  15. 545 lbs. Phyllis Howard
  16. 515 lbs. Dave Beachy
  17. 328 lbs. Tom Beachy
  18. 214 lbs. Sandy Kabes
  19. 69 lbs. Mikkal Hodge

On display at Hensler Fall Fest yard:

  1. 988 lb. pumpkin grown by Christy Harp
  2. 691 lb. pumpkin grown by Roger Howard
  3. 609 lb. pumpkin grown by Kelly Klinker
  4. 545 lb. pumpkin grown by Phyllis Howard

Also: large watermelon grown by Phyllis Howard