Giant Pumpkins Return To Annapolis

The Downtown Annapolis Partnership is bringing back the “Great Annapolis Pumpkins,” presented by Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County and Maryland Office of Tourism. The giant pumpkins have become a local tradition for the public to visit in downtown Annapolis throughout October, with people making multiple visits to take fall-themed pictures before the pumpkins are carved. People return later in the month to watch the pumpkins being carved and again to see the final works of art.

Ranging in size from 600 to 1,500 pounds, the pumpkins are purchased every year from farmers at a regional giant pumpkin weigh-off event. Many of the pumpkins purchased for Annapolis are grown by farmers in the mid-Atlantic region and are over 1,000 pounds each. These pumpkins require special care and attention for months to obtain these massive weights.

“Many visitors that see these giant pumpkins in Annapolis are surprised to find out they are real, as they have never seen a pumpkin in person this large before,” said Erik Evans, executive director of the Downtown Annapolis Partnership. “We love seeing everyone strolling through town to find them all and lining up for pictures. They are some of the most photographed things in Annapolis that you will find on social media.”

The giant pumpkins were slated to be carved into jack-o-lanterns on Friday, October 24, just in time for Halloween. Visit The Downtown Annapolis Partnership website for a list of pumpkin locations.