The biggest pumpkin smashing event in the area is set to go Sunday.
Saugeen Shores Community Church in Port Elgin (where the Pumpkinfest weigh-off happens) is doing its annual pumpkin drop, something it’s done for the past few years.
This year will have the biggest pumpkin yet. Second place Pumpkinfest winner Dave Petura of Merrickville has donated his 1,785.5 lb pumpkin for a smashing good time.
The church usually uses a very tall crane to drop big pumpkins and vegetables left behind by growers. In previous years they have dropped them into a pool, onto a trampoline and straight onto the ground.
There will also be fun activities, snacks and candy loot bags at the family event.
The event is also a fundraiser for the Kabaeshiwim Respite Women’s Shelter in Saugeen First Nation, and donations are being welcomed.
The pumpkin drop is set to go Sunday, October 20th at 12 p.m. in the side lot at 650 Green Street in Port Elgin.
You can see past pumpkin drop videos on the church’s website here: https://www.saugeenshorescommunitychurch.ca/pumpkin-drop