Major road closures leading into and around Daybreak didn't slow down the 400 spectators (plus a few four legged ones) that attended the Pumpkin Regatta on October 21st. If you happened to miss this annual event, here are some facts that will make your eye balls pop!
- 14 Ginormous Pumpkins registered for the regatta
- Pumpkins ranged in size from 200-992 pounds
- Furthest pumpkin came from Idaho, closest pumpkin was grown right here in Daybreak
- The Pumpkin Regatta attracted 3 local news stations. Channel 4 actually featured the event if you want to view it
- Some pumpkin growers spend 30 hours and more per week tending to their pumpkins. Hmm...what exactly does that involve?
- After the regatta, these pumpkins are used to smash old cars and feed the elephants at the Hogle Zoo!
About the Author:
Utah Dave - Daybreak Neighboorhood Expert and Local Resident
My friends nicknamed me Utah Dave in high school because they said it didn't matter where we went in Utah, I would know how to get there and who we needed to talk to. The name sticks today as UtahDave has formed into a professional real estate network of Neighborhood Experts all across the state. I live in Daybreak with my wife and 4 amazing children. I enjoy dancing (which is how I met my wife Dawn) as well as traveling, coaching, and learning.
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