Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta Returns to Daybreak 

Every October, Utah traditions bloom with hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, but nothing compares to the sight of neighbors paddling across Oquirrh Lake inside massive pumpkins. On Saturday, October 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta returns to Daybreak’s North Shore for its 14th year. The event has become a fall staple, drawing thousands to watch the spectacle of giant gourds turned into boats, along with races that blend creativity, comedy, and a healthy dose of chaos.

HOW THE REGATTA CAME TO DAYBREAK

According to longtime organizer and participant Dan, the first regattas were held at Sugarhouse Park. “It just wasn’t the right fi t there,” he recalled.…

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