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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 9:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday, October 18th 9:30AM-3:30PM
the Village of Goffstown
2026 Contest 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
Main Street will be closed Saturday and Sunday so plan ahead! Check out our detour route below.
Take advantage of our FREE ongoing shuttle, rotating from Goffstown High School to corner of Union & Main St every 20 minutes (3 min walk to Goffstown Village).
A big Thank You to our
Pumpkin Regatta Sponsors
Weekend Sponsor
Deb Chabot of State Farm Insurance
Weigh-off Sponsor
Franklin Savings Bank
Regatta Day Sponsor
Heritage Home Services
Finale Sponsor
Broken Wrench Repair
Pumpkin Drop Sponsorship
Northeastern Sheet Metal
Pumpkin Carving Sponsor
New England Water Remediation
Red Hot Pressure Wash
Concessions Sponsor
Continental Paving
Home Designers, Builders & Designers
Slingshot Sponsors
Main Street Eye Care
Tru Home Inspections
The Grotto Salt Caves
Tote Bag Sponsor
Gregg Flegal of Edward Jones
Granite State Credit Union
Twisted Fender
The Elliot
Northpoint Roofing
Pet Costume Contest
Tatum Trudel - Realtor
Law Office of Rodney Stark
The Happy Hoofer
Pie Eating Contest
French & Rising Funeral Home
Mini Pumpkin Race
The Grotto Salt Caves
Goffstown Santa Claus
Steele Timber Co.
Pumpkin Painting Sponsor
Restore Church
Balloon Maker Sponsor
Cross Insurance Agency
Bounce House Sponsor
Educare Daycare
Shuttle Sponsor
MAO Design
Pumpkin Boat Sponsors
Dog Vibes NH
Village Trestle
Landscape Plus
Foremost Builders
NH Job Corps
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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!
