West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
The 8th Annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Saturday, October 22, 2011
10am until 4pm
At the Tualatin Lake of the Commons - 8325 SW Nyberg St
5k Regatta Run - Terminator Weigh-Off - Pumpkin Decorating - Live Music - Costume Contests - Clown Shows - Pie Eating Contest - Souvenirs - Hot Food and Drinks - New Surprises - and of course Giant Pumpkin Races!
Pumpkin Rider Participation Waiver
If you’ve never been to the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta odds are you’ve never seen anyone sit inside a giant pumpkin let alone race one across a lake dressed as a superhero or the tooth fairy. The marquee event of this festival is the Regatta, a series of wacky races around the Lake at Tualatin Commons by costumed participants in 1000 lb. pumpkin "boats". The Regatta is unlike any other event in the western United States and attending has truly become a fall tradition for area families.
The Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers will hold the 12th Annual Terminator Weigh-Off in conjunction with the Regatta and the largest of the large pumpkins will be awarded cash prizes.
Come early to watch the parade of giant pumpkins arriving at the commons.
You will be amazed!
Register for the 5k Regatta Run today!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
9am start time
Regatta named Best Festival/Event in Oregon!
The City of Tualatin's 6th Annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta was held Oct. 31, 2009, and was later named the 2009 Best Festival/Event in Oregon from the Oregon Festival and Events Association.
Presentation of the 2009 Best Festival/Event Award was made during the OFEA's annual conference on March 9, 2010 in Seaside, Oregon.
Said Tualatin Mayor Lou Odgen:
"The Regatta is a very fun and unique event that really brings the community out. I guess the allure of watching 1,000 pound pumpkin boats race is universal. We're honored that the OFEA recognized our wonderful event with this award."
National and Regional Media
The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta has been showcased on CNN and in the pages of the Wall Street Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, Food Network Magazine (see picture below), Sunset Magazine, and other media outlets.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
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