DES MOINES, Iowa — Pete and Alba Caspers from Peosta set a new record at the 2025 Iowa State Fair's Biggest Pumpkin Contest on August 8.

Their pumpkin weighed in at 1,409 pounds, surpassing the previous record of 1,323 pounds.

Martin Schnicker from Mt. Pleasant secured second place with a 552-pound pumpkin. Rusty Caspers of Anamosa took third place with his 465-pound entry.

The Prettiest Pumpkin title went to Lucas, Matthew, and Mary Schnicker from Mt. Pleasant, who outshone six other competitors.

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