1704 pound pumpkin sets state record (10 images)

Leonardo Urena of Napa, CA pumps his fist as his 1704 pound pumpkin moves into first place at the 38th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 10, 2011. The giantic gourd set a state record and won the competition. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Officials measure the pumpkin of Leonardo Urena of Napa, CA at the 38th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 10, 2011. The pumpkin which weighed 1704 pounds won the competition. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Tim Mathison of Napa, CA, throws up his hands as his 1554 pound pumpkin, the last to be weighed comes in 150 pounds lighter than the winner at the 38th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 10, 2011. Mathison and his squash had to settle for third place. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Leonardo Urena of Napa, CA hugs his daughter in front of his 1704 pound pumpkin which won the 38th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 10, 2011. The giantic gourd set a state record. UPI/Terry Schmitt