WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pumpkin growers throughout New England will be competing in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the 193nd annual Topsfield Fair
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WHAT:         Topsfield Fair is the official weigh-off site for the New England Pumpkin Growers Association. The weigh-off in Topsfield has received world-wide recognition and become so popular that a cut-off weight has to be instituted. All entries must now weigh at least 300 pounds.
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Due to the weather conditions, it has been an outstanding year for giant pumpkin growers and it is expected that this year’s giant pumpkin is very likely to be a world record-breaker. The current record was set in 2007 when a Rhode Island man grew a pumpkin weighing 1,689 pounds.
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WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TONIGHT – Friday, September 30, 2011
Weigh-Off Begins: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3:00pm
Announcement Expected: Â Â Â Â 9:00pmÂ
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WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston Street (Route 1), Topsfield, Massachusetts
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Note:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ? Country superstar Phil Vassar performs a free show at 7:00pm tonight
? Fair remains open until 11:00pm every night
? New photos will be available every day on the press page at www.topsfieldfair.org
? Satellite parking is available at North Shore Community College and MASCO High School with bus service to the front gate of the Fair for only $5
? Opening Day Parade is Saturday at 9:00am with ceremonies at 10:00am
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Contact:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â David Thomson
Thomson Communications
                       978-808-7700