Free pumpkin plants are still available for the Whonnock Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest.
More than 400 pumpkin plants were available for pickup mid-May for the third annual competition.
So far 221 people have entered the contest and have picked up their free giant pumpkin.
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Trevor Halliday took top spot last year Halliday with his 434. 6 pound pumpkin. He won the year before as well.
If you have not picked up your free pumpkin starter or know someone who would enjoy participating email whonnockgiantpumpkincontest@gmail.com, or watch for details on the local Facebook page.
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An “Outsiders” category has been added this year for anyone interested in entering the contest but lives outside the Whonnock area.
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