Giant Pumpkinfest 2026 crowned with 2,123‑lb champion
Josh Hilton won the Giant Pumpkinfest with a 2,123.50‑lb pumpkin, while Ernie Gustinucci and Tadd King took second and third. The event marks the yearly celebration of the fall harvest in Saratoga Springs.
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Josh Hilton captured first place at the Giant Pumpkinfest held in Saratoga Springs in early September, weighing in at 2,123.50 pounds. The event also recognized Ernie Gustinucci with a 1,821.50‑pound pumpkin for second place and Tadd King with a 1,674.50‑pound pumpkin for third.
The festival continues its annual tradition of celebrating the fall harvest and the community's interest in growing giant pumpkins.
