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Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Regatta
GMSP’s Flagship Event! A beloved fall tradition that takes place each October along Main Street. The two-day event begins with Saturday's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, followed by a festival weekend featuring vendors, contests, and lots of family activities. After the weigh-off, the massive pumpkins - often weighing 1,000 pounds or more - are hollowed out and turned into boats for Sunday's Pumpkin Regatta on the Piscataquog River, where costumed paddlers race in the decorated gourds. The event started in 2000 and now draws thousands of visitors each year, celebrating community spirit and New England autumn fun.
Saturday, October 17th
Sunday, October18th
the Village of Goffstown
Vendor registration is full as of September 13, 2026.
Keep an eye on this page for future updates...
2026 Contests & Car Show Registrations:
2026 Touch-a-Truck | October 17th from 9AM-2PM
Do you have a truck, vehicle or large piece of equipment? We'd love to feature it at this year's Touch-a-Truck at our Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off & Regatta weekend!
Register by emailing info@goffstownmainstreet.org
A big Thank You to our
Pumpkin Regatta Sponsors
Weekend Sponsor
Deb Chabot of State Farm Insurance
Weigh-off Sponsor
Franklin Savings Bank
Concessions Sponsor
Continental Paving
Slingshot Sponsors
Main Street Eye Care
Tru Home Inspections
The Grotto Salt Caves
Tote Bag Sponsor
Gregg Flegal of Edward Jones
Pet Costume Contest
Tatum Trudel - Realtor
Mini Pumpkin Race
The Grotto Salt Caves
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE OUR EVENT A SUCCESS IN 2025
Thank you to all who joined in on the fun in 2025! From our 90+ vendors and volunteers to the in-kind support and sponsors that support us every year, and of course the thousands of visitors, thank you all for being a part of our flagship weekend! We wouldn't have such a successful event if it weren't for you!
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