Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™ 2026

Celebrate 30 years of Goomeri Pumpkin Festival with the biggest Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™ ever! Compete for eternal glory among hordes of 'Pumpkin Rollers' as you send your pumpkins racing, splattering and hurtling down Policeman's Hill. With our biggest ever prize pool on offer, make sure to register and compete for the highly coveted position of Pumpkin Roll Champion and have your name listed on the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Honour Roll. This event is proudly supported by Gympie Regional Council.

PRIZES 

Open (All Ages)

• Champion: $5,000 cash, trophy, rosette, & perpetual plaque on GAPR Honour Roll

• Runner-Up: $500 cash & rosette

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Junior Prizes (Best performed 12 years & under)

• Champion: $500 cash, trophy, rosette, & perpetual plaque on GAPR Honour Roll

• Runner-Up: $100 cash & rosette

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Lucky Spot

$10,000 cash will be awarded to any whole pumpkin which lands and stays on the Lucky Spot until the conclusion of the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™. If more than one pumpkin is on the Lucky Spot at the end of the roll, prize money will be split between competitors.

PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must purchase the appropriate ticket according to the age they will be on the day of the event (31/05/2026).

E.g. If you are purchasing a ticket for somebody who is currently 12 years of age, but they have their 13th birthday before or on the day of the roll, you will need to purchase an open ticket. 

If there is any doubt over an attendee's age on the day of the roll, proof of age will be required.