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British Columbia’s Heaviest Pumpkin Hails From Campbell River This Year

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:37 AM

By Jay Herrington

From her backyard in Campbell River, Kerri Perras is the winner B.C.'s heaviest giant pumpkin, which she named Walter. (PHOTO Giant Pumpkins BC Facebook)

British Columbia’s heaviest pumpkin this year - hails from Campbell River.

Kerri van Kooten-Perras took home the top prize over the Thanksgiving weekend at the BC Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off in Langley.

Organizers call it  the ONLY world recognized giant pumpkin weigh-off event in Western Canada, with the next closest event being hosted in Manitoba.

Her Giant Atlantic Pumpkin, which she named Walter, came in at 1,152 pounds - beating the second place winner by about 130 pounds.

Yesterday, a Minnesota man set a world record in California for the heaviest pumpkin recorded - at 2,749 lbs.

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