METZ – Giant pumpkins were the star attractions at Pumpkin Fest on Sept. 28 in the hamlet of Metz, which is on the border of Wellington North and Centre Wellington. Hosted by St. Paul’s United Church, the annual event has grown since its conception in 2008, attracting larger crowds and including not just pumpkin growers, but zucchini growers as well. Plenty of family friendly activities were enjoyed by attendees, including music, rides, a bouncy castle, pumpkin carving and refreshments. The largest pumpkin weighed 610 pounds and was grown by Kathy Oosterhof of Teviotdale.
The largest pumpkin at the Metz Pumpkin Fest this year was a 610 pound monster grown by Kathy Oosterhof of Teviotdale. The family friendly event is in its 15th year, and included some of the largest pumpkins to date. From left, Oosterhof and her daughter proudly pose with Arthur Fair Ambassador Haylie Smith along with the prize winning pumpkin. This was Oosterhof’s first attempt at growing a prize winning pumpkin.
Plenty of family friendly activities were enjoyed by attendees including music, rides, a bouncy castle, pumpkin carving and refreshments.
Ada Henderson enjoys carving a pumpkin at the Metz Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, while her mom Sam and dog Norm provide assistance. Sponsored by St Pauls United Church, the annual event was well attended this year, and included some of the largest pumpkins to date. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp
