Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Port Elgin Pumpkinfest

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
November 23, 1999

GROWERS

Port Elgin Pumpkinfest maintains a Growers data base and anyone listed on it receives newsletters updating growers on our weigh off, the grower's schools, the growers manual and also how to obtain seeds. The newsletter also gives results and growing tips from experienced growers. If you e-mail us your full name, address and phone number, we will add you to our data base and automatically send you this information in the future.

SEEDS

Port Elgin Pumpkinfest is not normally in the business of selling seeds as there are professional seed companies who have a good selection of giant vegetable.  However because of our World Record Holder 1092 lb. Burke seeds, we did have some for sale last year.  These have all been sold and now the only way to obtain top seeds is to attend the Provincial Growers Seminar on Sun. March 26th, 2000 at Guelph University  or contact the grower individually.  We do however provide free top quality 789+ lb. seeds from our winning pumpkin at the Bruce/Grey Weigh Off.  These seeds are available to new growers and visitors if they stop by Pumpkinfest Headquarters or send us a self addressed stamped envelope to the address below. We also provide free seeds to any grower who has weighed off during the previous two years at our Port Elgin Pumpkinfest Weigh Off competition.

GROWERS MANUALS

Port Elgin Pumpkinfest has compiled a 40 page full Grower's Manual that is available to the public for a $5 mailing fee.  A copy of the manual is also available through the e-mail by request.  This manual was developed by a Growers Committee made up of experienced growers who have grown from 700 to 1,000 pound pumpkins. It includes all aspects of growing giants and maintaining them until competition time. The manual also includes tips on growing the other giants including squash, sunflowers, cornstalks, cabbage, watermelons etc. 

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Poetry Vine Books	$2.00
poetry by Bruce County Students - 5 different editions                               $8.00(full set)
Pumpkinfest Pins	$3.00
Pumpkinfest Keyrings	$5.00
Pumpkinfest Mugs	$5.00
Pumpkinfest Cook Books	$5.00
Harvest recipes passed down through the years                                          (2 for $7.50)
Pumpkinfest Growers Baseball Caps	$10.00
Giant Pumpkin Hats	$25.00
Yes, these hats look like a pumpkin on your head
Seed Boxes	$10.00
Winestoppers	$15.00

EACH YEAR WE CREATE A NEW AND UNIQUE PUMPKINFEST DESIGN
T - Shirt (Adult)	$20.00
Sweatshirts (Adult)	$30.00
T - Shirt (Child)	$15.00
Sweatshirt (Child)	$25.00


For Seeds, Growers Manuals or any of our Promotional Items
Send cheque or money order to:
Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
515 Goderich Street
Port Elgin, ON
N0H 2C4

CRAFT SHOW

Pumpkinfest  Craft Show has over 70 booths with many interesting and unique crafts for sale.  It is located at the SDSS High School in Pumpkinfest Village on Gustavus Street.  The Craft Show runs Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
The Craft Show for 2000 is fully booked, but if you would like to be considered for the year 2001 show, send us your snail mail address and you will be added to our database.  (Be sure to mention which database you want to be added to.)  The Craft show is booked each year on a "first come , first served" basis.  All applications are sent at the same time in November.

CINDERELLAS CARRIAGE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Pumpkinfests' Car Show has become a main attraction for all visitors.  Last year over 1,200 specialty cars attended.  The Car Show runs both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.  It is located along 7 blocks of our downtown shopping area and 3 blocks of the main street up to Pumpkinfest Village.
To Pre-register or find out more go to www.thesignmaker.com (this website is updated weekly by the Car Show committee).

Auto Related vendors call 1-800-387-3456 and ask for Joanne or Jan.  Be sure to mention that you are interested in being a "Downtown Vendor".

THE MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SHINE

Port Elgin Pumpkinfests' Annual Motorcycle Show and Shine is located at the downtown municipal parking lot (across from Tim Hortons) from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.  To pre-register or for more information e-mail back to us or call Pumpkinfest Headquarters at 1-800-387-3456.

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