Tri-County 4-H Pumpkin Project

(Updated: March 31, 2026, 8:50 a.m.)
Pumpkin Project

Calling all young growers in Buncombe, Henderson & Transylvania Counties!

The Tri-County 4-H Pumpkin Project is here and we want YOU to grow with us!

Pick up your free supply kit (seeds, soil, fertilizer, trowel + more), follow your Pumpkin Project Card, and grow your pumpkin from seed to harvest. Enter it in the Mountain State Fair and you could win prizes!

Two tracks to choose from: Giant Pumpkin or Jack-o-Lantern.

Project Dates:

  • Registration deadline: April 24th
  • Supply pick-up: April 27 – May 1 at your County Extension Office
  • Final project due: September 30th

Open to 4-H'ers ages 5–18. Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned grower, this one's for you!

Click here for more information about the project.

Click here to register!