GIANT PUMPKIN Schedule - 2019 Competitions - Ekka
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GIANT PUMPKIN Schedule
2019 Competitions
Overview
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) Giant Pumpkin Geoff is the current Pump-King record holder, with his
Competition is an iconic Ekka event, with the 2019 whopping 261.5kg pumpkin in 2015 still the largest
competition set to pack on the pounds for both the recorded in the iconic competition.
pumpkins and the prize pool. In 2018 both Geoff and Tony were pipped at the post
It will be a grand for the grand champion, with Champion by newcomer Steven Fritz, with his 206kg pumpkin
Heaviest Pumpkin of Show prize to tip the scales at outgrowing the veggie patch kings.
$1,000. The Frohloff family did however have a win, with Tony’s
The prize money for the School and Youth Classes are sons Jordan, Dylan and Riley taking out first, second and
also set to increase, with a new bonus in place for the third in the Youth Class.
school class – $400 if their pumpkin packs on more than
50kg.
Entries are open to all green thumbs including farmers,
school kids and amateur gardeners across the three
classes: Open, Schools and Youth.
Horticulture dates back to the first show held in 1876
and pumpkins have always played an important role in
competitions and displays during the show.
The largest ever pumpkin entered in Ekka’s Giant
Pumpkin Competition weighed in at a whopping
261.5kg - more than a quarter of a tonne!
The gigantic gourd was grown by Minden’s resident
green thumb Geoff Frohloff in 2015, squashing the
previous record by a massive 57.5kg.
For the past five years, the Ekka’s iconic Giant Pumpkin
Competition has been held outside of August to
allow growers to take advantage of the premium
growing season, leading to larger than life giant orange
vegetables.
The gigantic winners will be on display in the Agricultural Pumpkins to Pip
Hall during the show from 9 -18 August 2019.
261.5kg – the record holder (Geoff Frohloff)
Frohloff Family 206kg – the 2018 Champion Heaviest Pumpkin of Show
They grow them big in Minden – pumpkins that is! (Steven Fritz)
The Frohloff family, led by Grandfather Geoff Frohloff, his 40kg – the 2018 Heaviest Pumpkin – School Class
son Tony and grandsons Jordan, Dylan and Riley have (Bullyard State School)
all been gifted with green thumbs, with several Giant 61.5kg – 2018 Heaviest Pumpkin – Youth Class (Jordan
Pumpkin titles under their belts. Frohloff)
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142nd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
Friday 9 – Sunday 18 August 2019
Giant Pumpkin Competition
Supported by Pillow Talk
Council Steward
Mr Gary Kieseker
SEED DISTRIBUTION During 2018 Summer season Contact 07 3253 3936 or
entries@royalqueenslandshow.com.au
HOW TO ENTER Online at www.ekka.com.au or by completing the entry form
APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Friday 26 April 2019 at 5.00pm
ENTRY FEES Open $5.00 per entry, per exhibit
Youth $5.00 per entry, per exhibit
Schools $10.00 per school, maximum of 10 entries per school
NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER CLASS Open and Youth No Restriction
Schools Maximum of 10 entries per school
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS Strictly between 8.30am – 9.30am on Saturday 4 May 2019
JUDGING Saturday 4 May 2019 from 9.30am
AWARDS PRESENTATION Saturday 4 May 2019 from 10.00am
JUDGING LOCATION The Plaza, Royal International Convention Centre,
600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
Late entries will not be accepted
Prizes and prizemoney subject to change no refunds will be made after close of entries
SUPPORTED BY
SUPPORTED BY
The RNA wishes to thank the following supporter who has contributed towards prize money, prizes or
The RNA wishes to thank the following supporter who has contributed towards prize money, prizes or conduct of the
conduct of the GIANT PUMPKIN Competition
GIANT PUMPKIN Competition
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general information
General Regulations all requirements are complied with and the forms
returned to the office by 5.00pm on the “Application to
1. Entry fee of $5.00 per entry per exhibit for classes Enter” closing date as shown in the Schedule, they will
1 and 3. not be considered.
2. Entry fee of $10.00 per school (class 2) with a
maximum of ten (10) entries per school. Privacy Statement
3. Entries must be received and payment in full online You can be assured that the privacy of your personal
at www.ekka.com.au no later than 5.00pm on 26 information is of the utmost importance to us. The
April 2019. information provided by you in any application for
4. Exhibits will be delivered and collected from the membership or application to enter is used by the
judging premises at the exhibitors own expense. Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association
5. Winning entries, pending on quality may be of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or
displayed at the Royal Queensland Show 9 - to organise and conduct competitions at the Royal
18 August 2019. Winning exhibitors may be Queensland Show. By applying for membership or
contacted closer to show by the Coordinator. entering such competitions you consent to provide
such details as your name, address and exhibit details.
6. Entries are to be delivered (along with a copy of the
Competition information may be made available to
lodged entry form) to The Plaza, Royal International
the media and included in RNA publications. Your
Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen
information will not be disclosed without your consent
Hills, on Saturday 4th May 2019 by 9.30am.
for any other purpose unless required by the law. You
7. No late entries will be accepted. may request access to your information and request
8. Winners’ names will be listed on the Royal that our records of that information be corrected by
Queensland Show (Ekka) website www.ekka.com. contacting our Privacy Officer (07) 3253 3900 or by
au. writing to the RNA, Locked Bag 1010, ALBION QLD
9. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor 4010.
as stipulated in the classes described overleaf.
10. Entry into this competition does not permit an
Goods and Services Tax
exhibitor free entry into the Showgrounds during The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726
the Royal Queensland Show.
11. The Association reserves the right to declare no
Entry Forms
competition in any class in which there are less n Exhibitors must complete “STATEMENT BY
than three entries. EXHIBITOR” section on the front page of the Entry
12. Placing will be on a 3, 2, 1 basis for first, second Form advising their taxation status.
and third placing.
Prize Money
Acceptance of Entries n Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST.
The attention of intending Exhibitors is drawn to the n GST will be added to the Prize Money for
fact that entries are accepted subject to the Royal Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes.
National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Prize money will be paid into your nominated bank
Queensland Act 1971, and to the Constitution, Rules account by the end of October 2019.
and By-Laws of the Association. Copies of the n The Association will provide a “Recipient Created
Constitution, Rules and By-Laws may be obtained Tax Invoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for
upon application to the Competitions Department. GST purposes.
Notice to Intending Exhibitors n All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within
six months from the closing date of the Royal
Entries will only be received on the “Application Queensland Show. Prizes not claimed by that date
to Enter” form enclosed with this Schedule or will be considered to have lapsed, and the amount
available for download online at www.ekka.com. will become a donation to the Association.
au. Entries submitted other than on the correct
form will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless
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supported by Pillow Talk
Class 1 Heaviest Pumpkin - Open Class 3 Heaviest Pumpkin - Youth
Open to exhibitors 19 years and over as at the close Open to individual students 19 years and under as at
of entry date. Minimum weight of entries in this class the close of entry date where pumpkin has not been
must be over 70kg. Any entry under 70kg is not eligible harvested in a school garden
to compete. environment. Minimum weight of entries in this class
First Certificate, $200, Association Sash; Second must be over 25kg. Any entry under 25kg is ineligible
Certificate, $185, Association Sash; Third Certificate, to compete.
$170, Association Sash First Certificate, $200, Association Sash; Second
Certificate, $150, Association Sash; Third Certificate,
Class 2 Heaviest Pumpkin - Schools $85, Association Sash
Open to students 18 years and under as at the close
of entry date where the pumpkin is harvested in the Champion Heaviest Pumpkin of Show
school garden. Prize monies will be awarded to the Entries weighing 80kg or more are only eligible to
school. The entry is to be submitted under the school compete. Certificate, $800, Association Sash
name. Minimum weight of entries in this class must be
over
25kg. Any entry under 25kg is ineligible to compete.
If the heaviest pumpkin in Class 2 is over 50kg, the
prize money will be increased to $400.
First Certificate, $200, Association Sash; Second
Certificate, $150, Association Sash; Third Certificate,
$85, Association Sash
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