A row of decorative pumpkins placed among straws of hay with prize ribbons, showcased at the Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge.

The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge

The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is a popular horticultural competition, inviting gardeners of all ages to showcase their best pumpkins in the Flower & Garden Pavilion. With classes for giant, small, and decorated pumpkins – including imaginative Fancy Dress and Celebrity Look-Alike categories – the event encourages creativity and celebrates the diversity of backyard growers. Open to everyone, the competition brings together individuals, families and school groups to share knowledge, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and display their achievements in a lively and supportive environment. All entries are judged for size, design and creativity, making The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge a vibrant highlight of the Show’s longstanding tradition in community participation and horticultural excellence.

Results Schedule

Competition Schedule

A Competition Schedule is the rule book that governs each Competition. The Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Schedule tells you everything you need to know about The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge. Available online as a PDF document, the Schedule lists entry fees, closing dates, where to deliver your entry, conditions of entry, prizes and much more. It is important that you read the Schedule carefully before entering the Competition.

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Contact Us

Flower & Garden Competitions & Events Manager

1 Showground Rd, Sydney Oympic Park, NSW 2127

Phone: 02 9704 1367
Email: flowergarden@rasnsw.com.au

Benefits of a win

Benefits of a win

Sydney Royal Competitions are synonymous with agricultural excellence and underpin Australia’s growing agricultural performance and innovation. Competitions showcase producers from regional and rural communities, they create new markets, and establish industry benchmarks of excellence.

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