LiveDAYBREAK knows how to have fun. Their 13th annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 12. The contestants will meet at the North Shore of Oquirrh Lake (10491 Lake Ave., South Jordan). This event will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“This fun-for-all-ages event is the perfect way to celebrate fall with family and friends while enjoying the stunning Daybreak community,” David Steed said, communications manager for LiveDAYBREAK. “Whether you’re competing or spectating, the Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta promises exciting races, delicious food and unforgettable memories.”

This race will feature ‘ginormous’ pumpkins weighing in at 500 pounds or more. They are carved out, designed and transformed into boats. That fact alone will insure sights and sounds spectators aren’t likely to forget. While in their pumpkin boats the competitors will row with an oar to propel themselves to a hopeful win.

Those residents not ready to race in giant gourds have the option to participate in the Cardboard Boat Race. They can use their creativity to prepare cardboard floating vessels. This challenge to compete in decorated boats will be focused on winning the race.

Also, there will be a Relay Regatta Race and Paddleboard Race. Teens will not be left out and can participate in the Teen Regatta race. Then, the creativity continues in the Porta-Paddle race where large porta-potties are raced like kayaks. 

The event doesn’t stop there. There will be live entertainment, a petting zoo and a costume contest. Then the climax will be the Giant Pumpkin Drop. This grand finale will be a fun way to end the exciting event.

“This thrilling fall festival is one of Daybreak’s most anticipated events, and it’s back bigger and better than ever!” Steed said. 

The Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta is definitely an event worthy of a spot on your calendars. The following is the event’s agenda:

8:30 a.m. - Pumpkins in the Lake

9:00 a.m. - Pumpkin Carving Begins

10:00 a.m. - Race Check-In, Food Trucks and Activities Open

10:30 a.m. - Paddleboard Race

11:00 a.m. - Teen Regatta Race (ages 12-18, single racer)

11:15 a.m. - Relay Regatta Race (ages 18+, two racers)

11:30 a.m. - Cardboard Boat Regatta (ages 14 & under, first to furthest buoys)

11:45 a.m. - Porta-Paddle Race (Large Porta-Potties are raced like kayaks)

12:15 p.m. - Champions Race

12:25 p.m. - Costume Contest (all ages, with a fun dance-off on the beach)

12:30 to 1:00 p.m. - Giant Pumpkin Photo-Op (get in the giant pumpkins on the water!)

1:00 to 1:30 p.m. - Giant Pumpkin Drop (see massive pumpkins dropped from 30 feet high!)

1:30 p.m. - Event Ends λ