39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off (11 images)

Children gather around a pumpkin grown by Robert Globus (R) of Walnut Grove, California at the 39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 8, 2012. A 1775 pound behemoth won this year's competition. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Thad Starr (R) of Pleasant Hill, Oregon gives a thumbs up after winning the 39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 8, 2012. The pumpkin weighed in at 1775 pounds. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Workers move a giant pumpkin toward the scales at the 39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 8, 2012. Thad Starr (L) inspects work on his 1775 pound behemoth which won this year's competition. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Workers ready giant pumpkins to be weighed at the 39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 8, 2012. A 1775 pound behemoth won this year's competition. UPI/Terry Schmitt