The article was originally published on https://sfist.com/2025/10/13/ginormous-gourds-arrive-in-half-moon-bay-for-annual-pumpkin-weigh-off/The 52nd annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off happened Monday morning in Half Moon Bay, and great big pumpkins vied for this year's title. The weigh-off unfolded over several hours down in Half Moon Bay, with pumpkin growers from around the Bay Area and beyond competing for this year's most gargantuan gourd. And the weighty results are in: David Schuman of Morgan Hill took home the audience prize for Most Beautiful Pumpkin, and Brandon Dawson of Santa Rosa took home the top prize with a pumpkin that weighs 2,346 pounds. Dawson had previously competed in the weigh-off twice, and his pumpkin came in second in 2024. If you want to watch the

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