Maine’s Elroy Morgan wins state pumpkin title with 1,624.5-pound gourd, second longest globally in 2025.

Elroy Morgan of Maine grew the state's largest pumpkin in 2025, weighing 1,624.5 pounds and measuring 151.5 inches in length, setting a new state record for size. Though it didn't break the all-time weight record—held by Charlie Lopresti’s 2,365.5-pound pumpkin from 2024—it ranked second worldwide for length that year. The gourd was crowned champion at the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, highlighting Maine’s ongoing tradition of competitive pumpkin growing.