A Giant Success: 2025 Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition

We’re proud to support events that bring communities together — and the 2025 Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition was no exception. Full of fun, friendly rivalry, and some truly extraordinary produce, this year’s event once again proved why it remains a highlight on the regional calendar.

Celebrating a Big Tradition

It’s been eight years since MGA Insurance Group introduced a special prize for the grower of the heaviest pumpkin — a tradition that continues to delight and inspire. The competition has grown to attract green thumbs from across the country, from seasoned growers to first-time participants, each with a passion for cultivating something spectacular.

We still remember Dale Oliver’s impressive 390kg pumpkin in 2011 — a record that, to this day, has yet to be beaten.

Congratulations to the 2025 Winners

This year’s competition saw another round of impressive entries and well-deserved recognition:

Pumpkin Results
🥇 1st – Janet Blacksell – 243kg
🥈 2nd – Janet Blacksell – 86.6kg
🥉 3rd – Matt Fry – 82.4kg

Sunflower Results
🥇 1st – Banjo Myers – 1402mm
🥈 2nd – Kevin Myers – 1385mm
🥉 3rd – Matt Fry – 1295mm

Well done to all participants and organisers for making this event such a great success.

Rooted in Community

Events like the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition remind us of the value of regional connection, shared effort, and a bit of healthy competition. Through the MGA Whittles Community Foundation, we remain committed to supporting local initiatives that bring people together and celebrate the unique character of the communities we serve.