# Giant Pumpkins Battle For Glory

> Travis Gienger competes for world record in giant pumpkin contest after breaking his streak.
- Title: Giant Pumpkins Battle For Glory · HuffPost | Shortify
- Summary: Travis Gienger competes for world record in giant pumpkin contest after breaking his streak. Travis Gienger, a four-time pumpkin champion, aims to break the…
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- Source: HuffPost — https://huffpost.com/entry/giant-pumpkins-battle-for-glory-and-world-records_n_6accf85de4b0ec20eb6b56c8
- Published: 2026-10-12T15:13:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: travis gienger, giant pumpkin, world championship pumpkin weigh-off, half moon bay, pumpkin record, news, politics
## Pumpkin Contest Begins
At least 30 growers signed up for the 53rd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.
## Travis Gienger Competes
Four-time champion Travis Gienger, a horticulture teacher from Minnesota, grew a pumpkin contender after his winning streak ended last year.
## World Record Challenge
Gienger's pumpkin weighs 2,857 pounds, heavier than two and a half concert grand pianos, to challenge the new world record.
## Prize and Celebration
The winner receives $9 per pound and a parade showcase, with an extra $30,000 prize for breaking the world record.
## Key takeaway

Travis Gienger, a four-time pumpkin champion, aims to break the world record with a pumpkin weighing 2,857 pounds after his previous streak ended due to a broken pumpkin.