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BHC Pumpkin Auction to benefit Kewanee United Way


By The Kewanee Voice    October 18, 2024
The BHC Pumpkin in 2023 broke records, bringing in around $8,400 for the Kewanee Area United Way. [Submitted photo]

Get a gorgeous gourd at the 2024 Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Black Hawk College East Campus.

Starting at noon, pumpkins and pumpkin-themed items will be up for bid in the cafeteria in Building A.

BHC Livestock Judging Team members will evaluate and critique the pumpkins, and long-time event auctioneer and BHC alum Bill LeSage will auction off the gorgeous gourds.

The public is invited to attend and watch the action or join in the bidding.

Only in-person bids will be accepted. No mail-in bids will be allowed.

The event is sponsored by the BHC East Campus United Way team. All proceeds benefit the Kewanee Area United Way.