It took seven full-grown men to slide the 774-pound pumpkin by grower Mark Sawtelle (second from right) from his truck onto a forklift pallet during the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off in Old Colorado City Oct. 7. Sawtelle’s entry ended up the winner. The event climaxed Scarecrow Days, sponsored by Old Colorado City merchants. STORY, more PHOTOS.

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