🏁🎃 FIRST ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN PUMPKIN DERBY 🎃🏁

Who Will Build the Fastest Pumpkin and Claim Victory?

Get ready for an exciting race of creativity, engineering, and community spirit at the First Annual Great American Pumpkin Derby! Design, build, and race your pumpkin-powered derby car for a chance to earn bragging rights, trophies, and prizes!

🎯 COMPETE FOR PRIZES IN THESE DIVISIONS

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Division

Parents, grandparents, and children working together as a team.

🧒 Kid Division (Under 16)

Individual participants under the age of 16 competing on their own.

👩 Adult Division

Individual participants age 16 and older.

🏫 School Division

School clubs, classrooms, teams, student organizations, and educational groups.

🤝 Community Organization Division

Nonprofits, civic groups, scouts, churches, youth organizations, and community clubs.

🏛️ Municipality Division

Municipal departments, local government agencies, and public entities.

💼 Business Division

Businesses, corporations, professional offices, and commercial organizations.

🎃 PUMPKIN REQUIREMENTS

All derby entries must use:

✅ Medium-Sized Pumpkins Only

• Weight: 8 – 15 pounds
• Diameter: 8 – 12 inches
• Typical jack-o'-lantern or porch-display pumpkins

🏆 ADDITIONAL AWARDS

Even if you're not the fastest on race day, you can still win!

All derby pumpkins will be displayed during the:

🍂 Wildwoods Fall Fest

October 17, 2026

Compete for:

⭐ Judge's Choice Award
⭐ People's Choice Award

Show off your creativity, craftsmanship, and pumpkin personality!

📅 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🎃 Build your pumpkin racer
🏁 Race for speed and glory
🏆 Win prizes in multiple divisions
🍂 Display your pumpkin at Wildwoods Fall Fest
⭐ Compete for Judge's Choice and People's Choice honors