
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.

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
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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 / Provinces | Name | City | Weight in Pounds | Year |
UNITED STATES | ||||
Alabama | Trent Boyd | Cullman | 1092 | 14 |
Alaska | Dale Marshall | Anchorage | 2,147 | 22 |
Arizona | Scott Culp | 693 | 18 | |
Arkansas | Shawn King | 684 | 05 | |
Crossett | 690 | 13 | ||
California | Root, Ron and Kennedy, Nick | Fair Oaks | 2,497 | 23 |
Colorado | Brad Bledsoe | Aurora | 2190 | 24 |
Connecticut | Noel, Alex | Abington Pomfret | 2507 | 25 |
Delaware | Givens, Ed | Georgetown | 1436 | 17 |
Dist of Columbia | Joe Mills | Wash. DC | 470.0 | 98 |
Florida | Tim Caniff | Cortez | 1039 | 23 |
Georgia | Grizzle, Tim | Blairsville | 1,306 | 17 |
Hawaii | Aaron Burkert | 1023 | 09 | |
Idaho | Christensen, Brian | Rexburg | 2027 | 25 |
Illinois | McMullen, Gene | Streator | 2145.5 | 15 |
Indiana | Steve Strickler | Bloomington | 2054 | 23 |
Iowa | Pete Caspers | Peosta | 2424 | 22 |
Kansas | Jacob Marintzer, | Westmoreland | 2239.5 | 23 |
Kentucky | Josh Monin | Caneyville | 2,209 | 25 |
Louisiana | Brodie Gonsoulin | Youngsville | 828 | 09 |
Maine | Charlie Lopresti | Buxton | 2365.5 | 24 |
Maryland | Ed Friend | Okland | 1107 | 12 |
Massachusetts | Graham, Jamie | Tyngsboro | 2480 | 22 |
Michigan | Earl Thompson | Rockford | 2670 | 24 |
Minnesota | Gienger, Travis | Anoka | 2,749 | 23 |
Mississippi | Danny Ware | Greenville | 1390.2 | 25 |
Missouri | Bottorf, Richard | Republic | 1798 | 19 |
Montana | Joe Nigro | Billings | 1591 | 25 |
Nebraska | Cernik, Brent | Wahoo | 1492.5 | 19 |
Nevada | Scott Goodpasture | Fallon | 715 | 00 |
New Hampshire | Geddes, Steve | Boscawen | 2528 | 18 |
New Jersey | Chris Shortway | Mine Hill | 1673 | 22 |
New Mexico | Allen Clark | Albuquerque | 1010 | 25 |
New York | Haist, Karl & Beverly | Clarence Center | 2741.5 | 25 |
North Carolina | Robert Cyrus | Lexington | 2124 | 23 |
North Dakota | Carrier, Kent | Walhalla | 1921.5 | 18 |
Ohio | Jared Persinger | unknown | 2,505 | 25 |
Oklahoma | Amber-Francis Harrison | Elk City | 2166 | 25 |
Oregon | Steve Daletas | PLEASANT HILL | 2469 | 18 |
Pennsylvania | Stelts, Dave & Carol | Enon Valley | 2731.5 | 24 |
Rhode Island | Steven Sperry | Johnston | 2465.5 | 23 |
South Carolina | Frank & Tina Finders | Columbia | 1164 | 09 |
South Dakota | Kevin Marsh | Parker | 2016 | 24 |
Tennessee | Terry, Jason | Oneida | 1846.6 | 23 |
Texas | Johnny and Debbie Forbes | Comfort | 745 | 18 |
Utah | Juana/Ralph Laub | Naples | 2289 | 24 |
Vermont | Boyce, Daniel & Holly | Benson | 2017.5 | 18 |
Virginia | Price, Dustin | Glen Allen | 1845.5 | 23 |
Washington | Joel Holland | Sumner | 2363 | 17 |
West Virginia | Cyrus, Robert | Fort Gay | 2194.4 | 21 |
Wisconsin | Jim Ford | Eldorado | 2551 | 24 |
Wyoming | Andy Corbin | Cheyenne | 2085 | 25 |
CANADA | ||||
British Columbia | David Chan | Langly | 2252.5 | 24 |
Alberta | Donald Crews | Lloydminster | 2537.0 | 22 |
Saskatchewan | Meyer, Brian | Goodsoil | 1199.5 | 18 |
Manitoba | Banman, Cornie | Winkler | 1660.5 | 19 |
Ontario | Warner, Jeff | Englehart | 1966.5 | 24 |
Quebec | Jim/Kelsey Bryson | Ormstown | 2117.5 | 23 |
New Brunswick | Northrup, Bill & Dawn | SUSSEX | 1813 | 13 |
Nova Scotia | Graham, Carl | Donkin | 1956 | 21 |
New Foundland | Bill Williton | Torbay | 505 | 06 |
Prince Edward Island | Eddy Shaw | Charlottetown | 1624 | 17 |
Yukon Territory | ||||
Northwest Territories | AL Helmer | Hay River | 235 | |
MEXICO | Pancho Susy Peters | Cuauhtémoc Chihuahua | 1393.7 | 20 |
Panama | ||||
Australian Giant Pumkins Records | kg =2.2 pounds | |||
Australia | Ben Burma | 1141 LBs | ||
New South Wales | Dale Oliver | Kyogle | 867 KG | 21 |
Victoria | Phillip McCauley | 385.1 KGS | 12 | |
W. Australia | Robert Giumelli | 361 KGS | 18 | |
Queensland | Dowland College | 368.5 kgs | 24 | |
S. Australia | Ken & Rosemary Holden | 440 KGS | 03 | |
Tasmania | Shane Newitt | 731 KGS | 22 | |
N. Territory | ||||
A.C.T. | John Paul | 224.5 KGS | ||
New Zealand | Harris, Tim | Hamilton | 844.5kg (1862lbs) | 21 |
EUROPE Giant Pumpkin Records | ||||
Austria | Wolfgang Nittnaus | 2183.9 | 25 | |
Belgium | Willemijns, Mathias | Deurle | 2624.6 (1190.5 kg) | 16 |
Bulgaria | Dobri Bradistilov | Draganovo | 1455 lbs - 660 kg | 17 |
Cyprus | ||||
Croatia | Ivica Ribaric | Kozarac | 982.4 kg | 23 |
Czech Republic | Jan Staněk | Horní Bludovice | 386 - 175 kg | 21 |
Denmark | Peter Holst Olsen | 2460 lbs - 1115.8 kg | 24 | |
Estonia | Juha Ollila | Saremaa/Pihtla | 608.9 lbs - 276.2 kg | 12 |
Finland | Hamalainen, Ovaskaien | Kuopio | 1578.5 -716.1 kg | 12 |
France | Medhi Daho | La Roche-sur-Yon | 2169.3 -938.5 kg | 21 |
Germany | Stoeckl, Luca | Tapfheim | 2,319.30 - 1052 kg | 23 |
Greece | Costa Papagiannis | Ioannina | 463 - 210 kg | 11 |
Hungary | Tibor Kókai | Tapioszentarton | 1908.1 - 856 kg | 23 |
Ireland | Byrne, Micheal | Co Louth | 1166 lbs - 529 kg | 16 |
Italy | Stefano Cutrupi | Radda in chianti | 2702.9 lbs - 1226 KG | 21 |
Latvia | Luīza Neimane | Kuldīga County | 1265.45 lbs - 574 kg | 18 |
Lithuania | Saulius Skersis | Lentvaris Festival | 726.4 lbs - 329.5 kg | 24 |
Luxembourg | Delles, Tom | 957.69 lbs - 434.5 kg | 10 | |
Malta | Lejila Mgarrija | 324 kg | 07 | |
Norway | Philip Lyding | 701 lbs | 14 | |
Netherlands | Horde, Iwan | Leerdam | 1979.1 - 898 kg | 22 |
Poland | Mateusz Dabrowski | Debowiec | 1953.2 -885.9 kg | 24 |
Portugal | Santos, Jose Ru | Albufeira | 857 kg | 25 |
Romania | Kilyen Karoly | Murgești | 265 kg | 18 |
Turkey | Fadıl Uzak | Sakarya | 450 KG | 18 |
Serbia | Jankov, Dusan | Novi Sad | 639.5 kg | 19 |
Slovakia | ||||
Slovenia | Lovse, Janko | Trebnje | 1856.3 - 841.9 kg | 23 |
Spain | Ruben Mendi | Valtierra | 2616.9 -1187.6 kg | 25 |
Sweden | Jesper Lidberg | Motala | 1889 - 856.7 kg | 19 |
United Kingdom | Paton, Ian and Stuart | Lymington | 2819.3 lbs - 1278.8 kg 2907.8 DMG | 25 22 |
Switzerland | Beni Meier | Pfungen | 2323.7 lbs -1054 kg | 14 |
AFRICA Giant Pumpkin Records | ||||
Zimbabwe | Lance Kennedy | 62.2 KGS | 97 | |
South Africa | Piet Lotz | 1120 KGS (2469lb) | 25 | |
ASIA Giant Pumpkin Records | ||||
Japan | Tomoaki Nishii | Hokkaido | 1303 lbs | 11 |
Israel | Ian Whyatt | Upper Calilee | 736 LBs | |
Vietnam | Langbiang Farm - Mr. Tran Huy Duong | 126.6 KG | 19 | |
China | Xu Canghao | Meizhou City, Guangdong | 1040 Kgs | 18 |
Russia | Alexander Chusov | Elektrogorsk | 2136 lbs - 969 kg | 25 |
Serbia | Svetozar, Lekic | Bajsa | 735.2 lbs | 25 |
Taiwan | Lin, Chien-Hsun | Tamsui, New Taipei | 968 lbs - 439.2 kg | 25 |
Thailand | Maejo University | Hot District | 837.8 lbs - 380 kg | 24 |
South America | ||||
ARGENTINA | MARIANO SANRICCUETA | BUENOS AIRES | 330.693 | 13 |
Middle East | ||||
Lebanon | Abdul Salam | Kayfoun | 341 KG | 2020 |
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)

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 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)

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

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

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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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
Lance Brincat
Getting a certification can boost your profession.
Frederick Leeth
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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Wow, what an amazing collection of giant pumpkins! It’s incredible to see how much effort goes into growing these colossal gourds. I especially loved reading about the record holders from different states and provinces—it’s inspiring to see the passion for gardening shine through. Can’t wait to try some of your tips in my own pumpkin patch next year!
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This post was fascinating! It’s incredible to see the massive sizes these pumpkins can reach and the dedication of the growers. I never knew there were so many records across different regions! Can’t wait to try some of these gardening tips to see if I can grow my own giant pumpkin next season!
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What an amazing post! I had no idea there were such giant pumpkins out there. The record-breaking sizes and the dedication of the growers are truly inspiring. I can’t wait to try some of the gardening tips mentioned here to grow my own next season!
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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!