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The Great Pumpkin Carnival is the biggest pumpkin event in the country. A great fun family event, come see the amazing creations, the smallest miniature pumpkins and the heaviest giants. Will the NZ record be beaten again this year? Come join all the excitement. Free entry and free to register one of our many categories you can enter.
This year the event will be held on the Governor's Green, accessed from the bottom of Gate 2 at Hamilton Gardens.
With lots of categories to enter there is something for everybody, even if you haven't grown make sure to check out our website for more info.
Pumpkin racers are back this year, who will have the fastest racer? Find out on the day. Kids races, food and entertainment, come check out one of the most unique events around.
