# Damariscotta Pumpkinfest events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/damariscotta-pumpkinfest-events
> Updated: 2026-10-05T15:58:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest in Maine features various traditions, including the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Regatta, where participants race hollowed-out giant pumpkins down the Damariscotta River using paddle or motor power.

During the 2026 festivities, Elroy Morgan achieved a back-to-back victory by growing a record-breaking pumpkin. His winning entry weighed 1,847 pounds and measured 155.25 inches, setting a new Maine state record for length. This pumpkin was approximately 200 pounds heavier than his winning entry from 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Elroy Morgan wins Damariscotta Pumpkinfest with record-breaking pumpkin

Elroy Morgan won the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest with an 1,847-pound pumpkin, setting a new Maine state record for length at 155.25 inches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elroy-morgan-wins-damariscotta-pumpkinfest-with-record-breaking-pumpkin

### 2026-09-29: Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Regatta features giant pumpkin races

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Regatta in Maine features participants racing hollowed-out giant pumpkins down the Damariscotta River using both paddle and motor power.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/damariscotta-pumpkinfest-regatta-features-giant-pumpkin-races

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