Wyoming Growers Set New State Pumpkin Record
Andy and Amy Corbin secured a state record with their massive 2,224-pound pumpkin.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Gardening
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Wyoming residents Andy and Amy Corbin shattered the state record for the fourth consecutive year with a giant pumpkin weighing 2,224 pounds. This accomplishment earned the duo entry into the exclusive Great Pumpkin Commonwealth 2200 Pound Club.
Why it matters
This feat marks a significant milestone for the Corbins, placing them among fewer than 50 growers worldwide who have ever produced a pumpkin weighing over 2,200 pounds. The achievement demonstrates the potential for high-yield gardening even when faced with time-constrained maintenance routines.
The record-breaking entry weighed 2,224 pounds, surpassing their previous best of 2,085 pounds set in 2025. The Corbins also produced two additional giant pumpkins weighing 2,060 pounds and 1,500 pounds.
The players
Andy and Amy Corbin
Wyoming-based competitive gardeners known for consecutive state record-breaking pumpkin yields.
Workman Fencing
A contractor that provided the heavy equipment necessary to transport the record-setting pumpkin.
The details
The massive pumpkin was cultivated in a high tunnel environment, which helps regulate the plant's growth conditions. Despite time constraints that led the growers to allow dandelions to populate the patch, the pumpkin successfully reached record-breaking size. For harvest and transport, a heavy-duty skid steer provided by Workman Fencing was required to safely move the fruit to the weigh-off site.
Timeline
2022: Corbins set their first Wyoming record with an 1,854-pound pumpkin.
2023: The pair pushed the record to 2,062 pounds.
2025: Growers achieved a state record of 2,085 pounds.
October 10, 2026: The Corbins set the current state record of 2,224 pounds.
2027: The growers intend to take a planned year off from the competition.
The Home Front
The Corbins' achievement marks their induction into the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth 2200 Pound Club, which sets the global standard for competitive giant vegetable growing. This highlights the growing trend of high-tunnel gardening as a primary method for competitive yields.
Home gardeners looking to replicate high-yield results should focus on soil prep and structure before the next planting season. The Corbins recommend utilizing weed fabric in high tunnels to manage competing vegetation like dandelions.
The takeaway
Giant pumpkin growing requires a combination of dedicated infrastructure and refined gardening techniques. Following the harvest, the Corbins plan to compost the record-setting fruit after carefully salvaging its seeds for future growing seasons.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultivation techniques in the Gardening section.
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