Giant Pumpkin Records in the World – Country, State, & Province – 2025

2025 world record pumpkin Patron Brothers UK

We have a New World Record pumpkin of 2819.3 pounds from the UK.

Twin brothers Ian and Stuart Paton from the Lymington in Hampshire have grown what’s is the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded, tipping the scales at 2,819.3 pounds (1,278.8 kilograms). The record-breaking pumpkin, likely grown at their family nursery, beats the previous best held by Travis Gienger from Minnesota, whose giant weighed 2,749 pounds. The Paton twins are already well known in pumpkin-growing circles since 2010 — they currently have three entries in the world’s top ten, with pumpkins weighing 2,641.1 and 2,639.4 pounds in 2024, and 2,656.1 pounds in 2022.

Each autumn, growers around the world gather for official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth weigh-offs, held at sponsored venues across dozens of countries. For the Paton brothers, who have spent years perfecting their growing methods in the damp Hampshire climate, this latest milestone crowns a lifetime of friendly rivalry and quiet dedication. Their achievement is another reminder that the humble British nursery can still produce something truly world-class — and absolutely massive.

2819.3 lbs World Record Pumpkin – Ian and Stuart Paton from UK – 2025

We are beginning to see new pumpkin records emerging in 2025. Spain has already set a new record, and additional updates from around the world are expected to arrive through November.

In 2024, eighteen new pumpkin records were shattered worldwide. Pumpkins were grown from Australia, South Africa, Russia, to North America. The average top-ten pumpkin is now 2662 pounds or 1207.4 kilograms.

On October 9, 2023, Travis Gienger from Anoka, Minnesota, set the world record from 2023-2025 for the heaviest pumpkin, weighing 2749 pounds.

Growing these giant pumpkins takes a lot of time and effort. The majority of pumpkin growers fail in the process. Some critical factors in developing a giant gourd are the seed, watering, burying the vine node, and removing additional pumpkins from the plant. When selecting a seed, it is important to understand the genetics passed on to the seed. Knowing the parents of a pumpkin seed can help you choose which seed to grow.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see each pumpkin record by country, state, or province in the region. Eighteen pumpkin records worldwide were identified in 2024 and if you didn’t have a 2560 lb pumpkin, you were not in the Top 10.

Country, State, Province Giant Pumpkin Records

If you have a giant pumpkin record and want your country listed, please send me an email.

Old Pumpkin record: . Picture of the 2003 World Record pumpkin and the history of world record pumpkins.

Records apply to the location where the gourd was grown. Hopefully, the growers live in the same place as they grow their pumpkins. If you live in one state and grow the pumpkin in another, your record will be listed with a footnote describing your record. Email me with your stats, mcalpin1 @ yahoo.com

If viewing on a mobile device, please scroll from the right to the left to see all the data.

In 2023, Giant Pumpkins.com stole all my pumpkin record data, and Google elected to list his data instead of the data I’ve shared and updated for over 20 years. They are a very unethical domain. I’ve lost massive revenue due to his scrape.

Giant Pumpkin Records from around the World

A complete list of the largest pumpkins grown in that location of the World. Please review the full table for all the countries from around the world.


- North America State and Province Giant Pumpkin Records

State/Country / ProvincesNameCityWeight in PoundsYear
UNITED STATES    
     
AlabamaTrent BoydCullman109214
AlaskaDale MarshallAnchorage2,14722
ArizonaScott Culp 69318
ArkansasShawn King 68405
Crossett69013
CaliforniaRoot, Ron and Kennedy, NickFair Oaks2,49723
ColoradoBrad BledsoeAurora219024
ConnecticutNoel, AlexAbington Pomfret250725
DelawareGivens, EdGeorgetown143617
Dist of ColumbiaJoe MillsWash. DC470.098
FloridaTim CaniffCortez103923
GeorgiaGrizzle, TimBlairsville1,30617
HawaiiAaron Burkert 102309
IdahoChristensen, BrianRexburg202725
IllinoisMcMullen, GeneStreator2145.515
IndianaSteve StricklerBloomington205423
IowaPete CaspersPeosta242422
KansasJacob Marintzer,  Westmoreland2239.523
KentuckyJosh MoninCaneyville2,20925
LouisianaBrodie GonsoulinYoungsville82809
MaineCharlie LoprestiBuxton2365.524
MarylandEd FriendOkland110712
MassachusettsGraham, JamieTyngsboro248022
MichiganEarl ThompsonRockford267024
MinnesotaGienger, Travis Anoka2,74923
MississippiDanny WareGreenville1390.225
MissouriBottorf, RichardRepublic179819
MontanaJoe NigroBillings159125
NebraskaCernik, BrentWahoo1492.519
NevadaScott GoodpastureFallon71500
New HampshireGeddes, SteveBoscawen252818
New JerseyChris ShortwayMine Hill167322
New MexicoAllen ClarkAlbuquerque101025
New YorkHaist, Karl & BeverlyClarence Center2741.525
North CarolinaRobert CyrusLexington212423
North DakotaCarrier, KentWalhalla1921.518
OhioJared Persingerunknown2,50525
OklahomaAmber-Francis HarrisonElk City216625
OregonSteve DaletasPLEASANT HILL246918
PennsylvaniaStelts, Dave & CarolEnon Valley 2731.524
Rhode IslandSteven SperryJohnston2465.523
South CarolinaFrank & Tina FindersColumbia116409
South DakotaKevin MarshParker201624
TennesseeTerry, JasonOneida1846.623
TexasJohnny and Debbie ForbesComfort74518
UtahJuana/Ralph LaubNaples228924
VermontBoyce, Daniel & HollyBenson2017.518
VirginiaPrice, DustinGlen Allen1845.523
WashingtonJoel HollandSumner236317
West VirginiaCyrus, RobertFort Gay2194.421
WisconsinJim FordEldorado255124
WyomingAndy CorbinCheyenne208525
     
CANADA    
     
British ColumbiaDavid ChanLangly2252.524
AlbertaDonald CrewsLloydminster2537.022
SaskatchewanMeyer, BrianGoodsoil1199.518
ManitobaBanman, CornieWinkler1660.519
OntarioWarner, JeffEnglehart1966.524
QuebecJim/Kelsey BrysonOrmstown2117.523
New BrunswickNorthrup, Bill & DawnSUSSEX181313
Nova ScotiaGraham, CarlDonkin195621
New FoundlandBill Williton
Torbay50506
Prince Edward IslandEddy ShawCharlottetown162417
Yukon Territory    
Northwest TerritoriesAL HelmerHay River235 
     
MEXICOPancho Susy PetersCuauhtémoc Chihuahua
1393.720
Panama
     
Australian Giant Pumkins Records  kg =2.2 pounds 
 AustraliaBen Burma  1141 LBs 
New South WalesDale Oliver Kyogle867 KG21
VictoriaPhillip McCauley 385.1 KGS12
W. AustraliaRobert Giumelli 361 KGS18
QueenslandDowland College 368.5 kgs24
S. AustraliaKen & Rosemary Holden 440 KGS03
TasmaniaShane Newitt 731 KGS22
N. Territory    
A.C.T.John Paul 224.5 KGS 
     
New ZealandHarris, TimHamilton844.5kg (1862lbs)21
     
EUROPE Giant Pumpkin Records    
AustriaWolfgang Nittnaus2183.925
BelgiumWillemijns, MathiasDeurle2624.6 (1190.5 kg)16
BulgariaDobri BradistilovDraganovo1455 lbs - 660 kg17
Cyprus    
CroatiaIvica RibaricKozarac982.4 kg23
Czech Republic Jan Staněk Horní Bludovice386 - 175 kg21
DenmarkPeter Holst Olsen2460 lbs - 1115.8 kg24
EstoniaJuha OllilaSaremaa/Pihtla608.9 lbs - 276.2 kg12
FinlandHamalainen, OvaskaienKuopio1578.5 -716.1 kg12
FranceMedhi DahoLa Roche-sur-Yon2169.3 -938.5 kg21
GermanyStoeckl, LucaTapfheim2,319.30 - 1052 kg23
GreeceCosta PapagiannisIoannina463 - 210 kg11
HungaryTibor KókaiTapioszentarton1908.1 - 856 kg23
IrelandByrne, MichealCo Louth1166 lbs - 529 kg16
ItalyStefano CutrupiRadda in chianti2702.9 lbs - 1226 KG 21
LatviaLuīza NeimaneKuldīga County1265.45 lbs - 574 kg18
LithuaniaSaulius Skersis Lentvaris Festival726.4 lbs - 329.5 kg24
LuxembourgDelles, Tom 957.69 lbs - 434.5 kg10
Malta  Lejila Mgarrija324 kg07
NorwayPhilip Lyding 701 lbs14
NetherlandsHorde, IwanLeerdam1979.1 - 898 kg22
PolandMateusz DabrowskiDebowiec1953.2 -885.9 kg24
PortugalSantos, Jose RuAlbufeira857 kg 25
RomaniaKilyen Karoly Murgești 265 kg18
TurkeyFadıl UzakSakarya450 KG18
SerbiaJankov, DusanNovi Sad639.5 kg19
Slovakia    
SloveniaLovse, JankoTrebnje1856.3 - 841.9 kg23
SpainRuben MendiValtierra2616.9 -1187.6 kg25
SwedenJesper LidbergMotala1889 - 856.7 kg19
United KingdomPaton, Ian and StuartLymington2819.3 lbs - 1278.8 kg
2907.8 DMG
25
22
SwitzerlandBeni MeierPfungen2323.7 lbs -1054 kg14
     
AFRICA Giant Pumpkin Records    
ZimbabweLance Kennedy 62.2 KGS97
South AfricaPiet Lotz1120 KGS (2469lb)25
ASIA Giant Pumpkin Records    
JapanTomoaki NishiiHokkaido1303 lbs11
Israel Ian Whyatt Upper Calilee736 LBs 
Vietnam Langbiang Farm - Mr. Tran Huy Duong 126.6 KG19
ChinaXu CanghaoMeizhou City, Guangdong1040 Kgs18
RussiaAlexander ChusovElektrogorsk2136 lbs - 969 kg25
SerbiaSvetozar, LekicBajsa735.2 lbs25
TaiwanLin, Chien-HsunTamsui, New Taipei968 lbs - 439.2 kg25
ThailandMaejo UniversityHot District837.8 lbs - 380 kg24
South America
ARGENTINAMARIANO SANRICCUETABUENOS AIRES330.693 13
Middle East
LebanonAbdul SalamKayfoun341 KG2020

Top 10 Largest Pumpkins in the World

11. 2616 pounds by Ruben Mendi (1187 kg)

Rubén Mendi, a local from Valtierra, holds the Spanish record for giant pumpkins with a massive specimen weighing 2616 pounds / 1,187 kilograms, unveiled during Pumpkin Day in Valtierra Spain.

This isn’t Mendi’s first success — the passionate Valtierrano grower has previously claimed victory in his hometown’s giant pumpkin contest multiple times, as well as earning national titles and winning at international competitions.

10. 2624.6 pounds by Mathias Willemijns (1190.5 kg)

2624.6 Mathias Willemijns World Largest Pumpkin Records

The ninth largest pumpkin position to date goes to Mathias Willemijns from Deurle, Belgium. This is the largest pumpkin from Belgium.  The gourd was weighed at the European Pumpkin Weigh-Off in 2016.

Parent of this pumpkin, Mother 2145 McMullen, Father 1872 Willemijns

9. 2639.4 pounds by Ian & Stuart Paton (1197.2 kg)

Pumpkin growing in 2024 by the Paton brothers has been outstanding. Two pumpkins within kilos or pounds of each other share the top ranks of the top 10 pumpkins ever grown.

8. 2641.1 pounds by Ian & Stuart Paton (1198.2 kg)

A 2024 giant pumpkin weighing more than a ton almost broke the British record, and it was so massive that a small crain had to be used to lift it onto the scales at a Malvern Autumn Show. Twin brothers Ian and Stuart Paton, both 63, dedicated three hours a day for three months to grow the enormous 188-stone (1,198.2 kg) pumpkin in Lymington, Hampshire. They then carefully transported it for four and a half hours, hoping it would be crowned the “world’s heaviest pumpkin.” While they didn’t quite beat the world record of 1,247 kg, they were thrilled with their pumpkin, weighing as much as a small car.

7. 2656.1 pounds by Ian & Stuart Paton (1204.8 kg)

Ian & Stuart Patron 2656 UK Record 2022

Ian & Stuart hail from Lymington, UK. This is the 2022 largest pumpkin to date grown in the United Kingdom.

This massive pumpkin would make one gigantic jack-o’-lantern. English twin brothers Ian and Stuart Paton grew the enormous pumpkin weighing 2656.1 pounds.

The parents of this pumpkin are Mother 1940 Urena, Father (pollinator) 2356.7 Mendi

6. 2670 pounds Earl Thompson (1211 kg)

Earl Thompson on a new Michigan state record!! 2670 pounds!

Have you ever tried to float a pumpkin and paddle it across a lake? It’s regatta time at the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.

5. 2702.8 pounds by Stefano Cutrupi (1226 kg)

World Record pumpkin largest biggest
World Record Pumpkin

The fourth largest pumpkin slot to date goes to Stefano Cutrupi from Italy, a native of Bordighera but who has lived for many years in Radda in Chianti.   The pumpkin was weighed at the Big Pumpkin Festival in Peccioli, Italy 2021.

This pumpkin was taken to the European Championship held in Stuttgart, Germany, for display and to participate in the local championship weigh-off.

This pumpkin measured over the top (OTT) 1300 cm or 511 inches, but if you look at the photo, it truly doesn’t represent how huge the pumpkin is. The Peccioli competition was appealing, with fantastic prizes for the top giant pumpkins. The prizes ranged from eighth place to first, with awards ranging from 50 euros to 3 thousand for first place with a world record. It was an excellent cash award for Stefano Cutrupi when he was paid 2 euros per kg for the new Italian record.

The parents of this pumpkin are Mother 1885.5 Werner, Father Self

World Largest Pumpkin Records
2021 World record pumpkin weight of 1226 KG

4. 2731.5 pounds by Dave& Carol Stelts (1239 kg)

The largest pumpkin ever grown in Pennsylvania weighed 2,404 pounds. Yes, more than a literal ton. But Enon Valley farmer Dave & Carol Stelts is pretty sure he can grow one bigger. They did with a 2731.5 pound pumpkin, breaking the existing Pennsylvania record.

3. 2741.5 pounds by Karl & Bev Haist (1243.5 kg)

In 2025, a New York record was broken with a 2741.5 pounds of pure orange gold. The pumpkin was weighed at Parks Garden Center in Ohio. Yes, it was a long way to drive to Ohio if your pumpkin was grown in New York, so you had to assume it had to do with the prize money or bragging rights.

2. 2749 pounds by Travis Gienger (1247 kg)

In 2023, Travis Gienger’s latest achievement was remarkable, as his gigantic pumpkin tipped the scales at an astonishing 2,749 pounds.

The weigh-off event in Half Moon Bay proudly holds the distinction of being an officially sanctioned site by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.

Travis Gienger, who transported his winning pumpkin from his farm in Anoka, Minnesota, to California, presented a gourd of epic proportions, measuring over 7.5 feet in width. Its sheer size made it a tight fit on the event’s scale.

The parents of this pumpkin are Mother 2365 Wolf, Father Sib

1. 2819.3 pounds by Ian and Stuart Paton (1278.8 kg)

Twin brothers Ian and Stuart Paton from the Lymington, Hampshire, have grown what’s is the world’s heaviest pumpkin, weighing 2,819.3 pounds (1,278.8 kilograms). The pair, who run a nursery in the area, have long dominated the giant pumpkin scene and already hold three spots in the world’s top ten, including fruits weighing 2,641.1 and 2,639.4 pounds in 2024 and 2,656.1 pounds in 2022.

Their latest giant surpasses the previous record set by American grower Travis Gienger at 2,749 pounds. Every October, pumpkin enthusiasts across hundreds of Great Pumpkin Commonwealth clubs compete at weigh-offs worldwide — and this year, the Paton twins have firmly put Britain back on top.

DQ – 2907.85 Pounds by Ian & Stuart Paton – Damaged Disqualified

2907 damaged pumpkin

It is a great pumpkin, but you can’t receive an official World record if it is damaged.  Usually, a damaged pumpkin has a crack at the stem where you may slide a small round object into the center core, or the bottom of the pumpkin may be cracked due to rot or extreme stress.  This isn’t the end for Ian and Stuart, and I’m sure they will get the World Record in due time.  This pumpkin was grown in 2022.

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22 Comments

    Mariann McWhinney

    Where in IL or IA would I go to weigh in at end of season? Also what day would it be?Thank you !

      Chris Brown

      Anamosa in Iowa is where you would go…. If you go to “Garden of Giants” on Facebook they will have the exact dates later in the summer.

    Kathryn Wright

    Woodstown, NJ; Giant pumpkin growers and pumpkin enthusiast have been planting seeds, watering, and fertilizing and burying vines from spring to fall, as they prepare for their moment in the spot light. Pumpkin growers and backyard gardeners are being invited to bring their heaviest pumpkin out to the South Jersey Pumpkin Show Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off on Sunday, October 14th, at the Salem County Fairgrounds, Woodstown, New Jersey. Festival goer will have an opportunity to meet the growers and walk around the pumpkins and take many pictures. The growers will be on hand to talk about the hard work that goes into growing giant pumpkins and how they save seeds for 2019.

    If you’re a pumpkin grower this is a great late season opportunity to show off your prize pumpkin and potentially win a portion of the cash prize money up for grabs. Pumpkins can be grown in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. These giant pumpkins will start arriving at the Festival fairgrounds on Sunday from 9am to 11:30am. Weigh Off will start at noon and giant pumpkins will be on exhibit until 5pm. Pumpkins must weigh at least 100 pounds to participate. All entries will be weighed on a certified scale supplied by Fairbanks Scales. Contest is free to enter, and growers can find full details at sjpumpkinshow.com or call 856-765-0118.

    Jerry

    2600lbs! Unreal! How is that even possible? And imagine how many pumpkin pies you could make with a pumpkin like that… I hope they at least cut it open afterwards and made it into a giant jack-o-lantern!

      Chris Brown

      They made the largest Jack o Lantern in History as it will now be a world record.

    Anto

    It’s a great pumpkin.

    James C Hendrickson

    So, I was looking at most of those record Pumpkins and it looks like a lot of them are kinda lopsided. I guess at some point the size of the pumpkin outweighs the ability of the Pumpkin to maintain a perfectly round shape.

      Chris Brown

      Yes gravity ruins that perfect Cinderella pumpkin

    Bobby harris

    You can make pie with pumkin

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    Getting a certification can boost your profession.

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      Confused about your comment.

    Dennis MaDan

    Phoenix, AZ 08/01/23
    I only live in a complex three stories high and far away from Main Street, So even if I chose to grow one, It would be too high. After a while, too heavy and a bit too stinky to the nearby neighbors. Even how would I remove the pumpkin without damaging it? If you could give me all this information, I might try it; otherwise, there is no reason to start. How am I supposed to Know if the balcony will even hold

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    What an incredible roundup of giant pumpkins! It’s fascinating to see how growers push the limits each year. The amount of dedication and skill showcased is truly impressive. Can’t wait to see what records will be shattered in the coming years!

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    What an amazing roundup of giant pumpkins! I love how you included the records from different countries and states—it really shows the global passion for pumpkin growing. Can’t wait to see what the 2026 records will bring! Happy gardening! 🎃

    Dave Castle

    What an incredible overview of giant pumpkin records around the globe! It’s fascinating to see the different states and provinces showcasing their colossal pumpkins. I never realized the level of dedication and skill it takes to grow such enormous fruits. The gardening tips provided are so helpful; I can’t wait to try some of these techniques in my garden this season. Looking forward to seeing who breaks the records in 2025!

    Tim Leach

    What an informative post! The incredible sizes of these giant pumpkins are truly mind-blowing. I love how you included records from different countries and regions. It’s amazing to see the dedication and skill of professional growers. Looking forward to using these gardening tips to try my hand at growing my own giant pumpkin next season!

    Vigor Long

    What an exciting exploration of giant pumpkins! I never realized how competitive the world of pumpkin growing could be. The tips are super helpful, especially for someone like me who is thinking of trying my hand at gardening. Can’t wait to see if I can grow my own giant pumpkin next season! Thanks for the insights!

    Tim Mead

    This was such an interesting read! It’s amazing to see how much effort and dedication goes into growing these giant pumpkins. I can’t believe the records that are being set! I’ll definitely be using some of the gardening tips mentioned here for my own pumpkin patch this year. Looking forward to trying out the fertilization techniques!

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    This was such an insightful read! I had no idea there were so many places competing for the title of giant pumpkin records. The tips for growing these behemoths were super helpful, especially the advice on soil preparation. Can’t wait to try these techniques in my own garden!

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