Exciting news for the Jones County Growers at the 2023 Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off! The Parham Family has generously sponsored the Jones County Growers prize money for many years. We want to get the word to get out to the growers that the Parham Family wishes to increase the Jones County prizes from a total of $500 to $750. It's not too late to get Giant Pumpkins, Field Pumpkins or Watermelons started for this year's event. The Weigh-Off is on Saturday, October 7th.
For more information: Please visit https://anamosapumpkinfest.com/ or contact site coordinator, Greg Norlin (319) 533-3196.
Blair Lawton
Executive Director
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce
319-462-4879
For more information: Please visit https://anamosapumpkinfest.com/ or contact site coordinator, Greg Norlin (319) 533-3196.
Blair Lawton
Executive Director
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce
319-462-4879
ANAMOSA, IOWA – Pumpkin Capital of Iowa – On Saturday, October 7th, 2023 we will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Anamosa being declared “Iowa’s Official Pumpkin Capital” by the Iowa Legislature.
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That the General Assembly designate the City of Anamosa, Iowa, as the official Pumpkin Capital of Iowa.” – Senate of Iowa General Assembly Resolution No. 8 (February 1993)
We invite you to enjoy the fun of a true Main Street Festival that includes pumpkin carving displays, a 5k run, kids’ games, food, arts and craft vendors, car show, a parade and most amazing of all, GIANT pumpkins, watermelons, and other gourds.
Please note the time change for the start of the Parade - 2:00pm on Saturday October, 7th, 2023.
The GIANT gourds begin arriving early Saturday morning and will be on display at the Lawrence Community Center (600 E Main Street) until 4pm, with awards held at noon. Last year’s event featured a State Record!
For more information about Pumpkinfest or how to become a vendor please visit our Facebook page or our website www.anamosapumpkinfest.com.
For more information about the Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-off, contact site coordinator, Greg Norlin (319) 533-3196.
Sponsorships can be mailed to Anamosa Festivals, a 501(c)(3), PO Box 13 Anamosa, IA 52205.
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That the General Assembly designate the City of Anamosa, Iowa, as the official Pumpkin Capital of Iowa.” – Senate of Iowa General Assembly Resolution No. 8 (February 1993)
We invite you to enjoy the fun of a true Main Street Festival that includes pumpkin carving displays, a 5k run, kids’ games, food, arts and craft vendors, car show, a parade and most amazing of all, GIANT pumpkins, watermelons, and other gourds.
Please note the time change for the start of the Parade - 2:00pm on Saturday October, 7th, 2023.
The GIANT gourds begin arriving early Saturday morning and will be on display at the Lawrence Community Center (600 E Main Street) until 4pm, with awards held at noon. Last year’s event featured a State Record!
For more information about Pumpkinfest or how to become a vendor please visit our Facebook page or our website www.anamosapumpkinfest.com.
For more information about the Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-off, contact site coordinator, Greg Norlin (319) 533-3196.
Sponsorships can be mailed to Anamosa Festivals, a 501(c)(3), PO Box 13 Anamosa, IA 52205.
Oxford Junction Community FOOD PANTRY
When - The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Time- 9:30 - 10:30 am
Where: St. Marks Lutheran Church 102 W Church Oxford Junction.
( go in front door to basement )
Anyone welcomed.
The food pantry is in need of donations. Please call Joyce Haferbier 563 - 748-7755 to arrange a pick-up of the donations.
When - The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Time- 9:30 - 10:30 am
Where: St. Marks Lutheran Church 102 W Church Oxford Junction.
( go in front door to basement )
Anyone welcomed.
The food pantry is in need of donations. Please call Joyce Haferbier 563 - 748-7755 to arrange a pick-up of the donations.