Josh Hilton captured the top prize at the 2026 Giant Pumpkinfest with a pumpkin weighing 2,123.5 lb, as announced on Oct. 5.
Ernie Gustinucci and Tadd King earned second and third places, their pumpkins measuring 1,821.5 lb and 1,674.5 lb respectively.
The competition, part of the Saratoga community festival held from Oct. 1‑4, recognized the growers with the heaviest pumpkins in the annual event.