The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge
Imagine seeing your home-grown pumpkin on display in the famous Flower & Garden pavilion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, receiving all the ooh’s and aah’s of Showgoers appreciating your talent and hard work!
Not only would it be an unforgettable experience for you, but also it would be a fantastic way to showcase your green thumb, while also contributing to what Showgoers consider an iconic part of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, visited by tens of thousands of people every year.
Pumpkins big and small are welcome, so dress them for success in a fun, scary or famous-faced fancy dress costume!
When you enter The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge, you’ll get to meet other passionate pumpkin growers, share stories and make new friends. It’s also a fun celebration, and who knows, your gorgeous gourd may steal the spotlight and become the next big sensation!
The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge is open to everyone, and is a place where community thrives.
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Looking for ‘pumpkin’ to do?
Secure your spot in the pumpkin patch with a pumpkin fit for a Royal audience.
One of the most popular competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge is open to young and old, beginners and experienced pumpkin decorators, individuals, school groups and even whole families – with 12 different classes including biggest pumpkin, smallest pumpkin and best-decorated pumpkin.
If you think you can see a celebrity lookalike or a magical transformation in a pumpkin, this is the competition for you.
There's two classes for schools to enter, or students can try their luck with an individual entry in the Celebrity Look-Alike or Best Decorated Pumpkin class, you’ll find your perfect patch in the Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge.
Download the schedule to find out everything you need to know about the Competition including key dates and criteria.
Entries open early January 2024 and close mid Februray 2024.