Images courtesy of Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
What a hilarious sight to see up to 500 competitor’s line-up in Goomeri to roll a table pumpkin down the street in a competition that now draws people from all sorts of countries, and every walk of life. One would think it would all end up as soup, but the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll now draws a crowd of more than 14,000 for a day of fabulous family fun.
Where else could you find a Giant Pumpkin Pull where teams of two test their strength, speed and strategies as they load and pull a pallet of pumpkins up a ramp? There is a Pumpkin Pageant, Pumpkin Rolls and Pumpkin Bowls. There’s a Giant Pumpkin competition and a Decorated Pumpkin competition. Best of all there’s categories for both adults and children, so the whole family can get involved.
So come along and enjoy the friendly country hospitality, music, bands, markets, whip cracking, horsemanship, working dogs, and street parade, amid the pumpkins.
Getting there:
Goomeri is located on the Burnett Highway, 265km northwest of Brisbane.
By train:
Catch The Westlander to Dalby. Goomeri is located 2 hours drive from Dalby. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Festival organiser Ph 07 4168 1925. Next festival to be held on 31st May 2009
#1
I went to this festival in 2008 and me and the kids had a great time, I think they were more keen on cheering when a pumpkin broke, it was so funny to watch. I'll be going back this year not just as a visitor but as a stall holder as well. Well done to goomeri and all those workers who make it happen, keep up the good work, we all need some laughter and fun in our lives and this is it.
#2
This is a quirky & fun festival.
#3
When I mentioned this festival at work this week a group have decide to attend this year. Some people had heard of it but this site has given us the information needed to plan a trip. Thank you!
#4
Last day to vote for the best event in Queensland
#5
Where else can 10,000 people watch a pumpkin roll down a hill. This is a great family day out.
#6
Its great having such a big even so close to home. The parade and the pumpkin roll are the highlights.
#7
what fun for old and young. and so australien
#8
A Wonderful day. A Credit to all organizers
#9
Visited this festival 4 years ago and we are still talking about it. Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere, and such a lot of fun. Great place to take the kids.
#10
We have attended the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival six times since 2003 and have enjoyed every moment, from the dinner dance the night before to the pumpkin roll towards the end of the festival. We've tasted and bought pumpkin liqueur, scones, pies and cakes, rolled pumpkins, talked with interesting people, watched the parades and spent lots of money on wonderful wares available from the multitude of stalls. Great fun!