Have you ever seen a pumpkin that weighs as much as a small car? Have you ever heard of giant pumpkins being carved into canoes and raced across a lake? See all that and more at the 25th annual Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival in Elk Grove Park.

This GOURDgeous festival features cash prize competitions, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Hometown Pumpkin Pie-Eating Contest, Pumpkin Food Court, a pumpkin patch and so much more. After the Pumpkin Regatta, they'll even drop a one-ton pumpkin into the lake for a splash that is over 10 feet high! To top it all off, X Games athletes will be featured in a BMX stunt show! With shows every hour, meet ‘n greets, and a virtual reality experience, this is an attraction you won’t want to miss.

The best part may be the lifelong memories you make with your family at the Giant Pumpkin Festival.