39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off (11 images)

Thad Starr (L) of Pleasant Hill, Oregon celebrates with his daughter 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 inspect the underside of a giant pumpkin about to be weighed 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 move a giant pumpkin 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

Growers thump a pumpkin waiting to be weighed at the 39th annual Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California on October 8, 2012. This 1775 pound behemoth won this year's competition. UPI/Terry Schmitt