Wyoming Growers Set New State Pumpkin Record

Andy and Amy Corbin secured a state record with a 2,224-pound pumpkin grown in a high tunnel.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Gardening

Wyoming Growers Set New State Pumpkin Record

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Wyoming residents Andy and Amy Corbin broke the state record for the largest pumpkin after presenting a 2,224-pound entry. This victory marks the fourth consecutive year the Corbins have set the Wyoming state record for pumpkin size.

Why it matters

The achievement earned the couple membership into the exclusive Great Pumpkin Commonwealth 2200 Pound Club, a distinction held by fewer than 50 growers globally. Their success highlights the specialized, labor-intensive efforts required to compete at the highest levels of giant pumpkin cultivation.

The record-breaking pumpkin weighed 2,224 pounds, improving on the pair's 2025 state record by 139 pounds. They also successfully weighed two other massive entries of 2,060 pounds and 1,500 pounds.

The players

Andy and Amy Corbin

They are Wyoming-based growers who have dominated the state record for giant pumpkin cultivation for four consecutive years.

Great Pumpkin Commonwealth

This organization governs the rules and standards for giant pumpkin competitions and maintains the elite 2200 Pound Club.

Workman Fencing

This local company provided the skid steer equipment necessary to move the record-breaking entry.

The details

The Corbins successfully grew the pumpkin in a high tunnel environment, allowing it to reach record-breaking weight despite the presence of dense dandelions in the patch. A skid steer provided by Workman Fencing was required to safely transport the massive gourd to the weigh-off site.

The Corbins set previous state records in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
The current 2,224-pound record was set on October 10, 2026.
The couple plans to take a year off from competitive growing in 2027.

Culture Shift

The Corbins' achievement aligns with a global trend of extreme horticultural specialization where growers utilize high-tunnel technology to push biological limits. This pursuit mirrors a broader shift toward data-driven, precision agriculture in amateur competitive gardening circles.

Residents can view the record-breaking pumpkin firsthand at the upcoming Cheyenne Church of Christ's Trunk or Treat event. For aspiring growers, the Corbins' experience serves as a practical example of high-tunnel cultivation and the importance of professional-grade transport equipment.

The takeaway

Giant pumpkin growing requires both precision climate control and substantial logistical support for moving heavy harvests. Enthusiasts looking to emulate this success should focus on soil management and secure access to equipment like skid steers.

What happens next

The Corbins plan to exhibit the pumpkin at the Cheyenne Church of Christ's Trunk or Treat event before salvaging the seeds and composting the remains.