Giant Pumpkin Grown in Rhode Island Breaks New World Record
A giant pumpkin weighing 3,156 pounds, grown by Ron Wallace, surpassed the previous world record by nearly 300 pounds.
Displayed at an annual agricultural event in Rhode Island, a giant pumpkin set a new world record following an official weigh-in, surpassing the previous record by a wide margin.
Giant Pumpkin Competition
The traditional Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off, hosted by Frerichs Farm, attracted great interest again this year.
Official Weigh-In Result
Measurements taken by official weigh-in coordinator John Russo certified that the winning giant pumpkin of the competition weighed a full 3,156 pounds.
New World Record
Grown by Greene resident Ron Wallace, this massive pumpkin surpassed the previous record in the world's heaviest pumpkin category by a margin of nearly 300 pounds.
Event Details
The event, which began in the morning hours on the grounds of Frerichs Farm and lasted throughout the day, featured weigh-in procedures as well as food trucks and live music activities.