A Giant Pumpkin Competition was held in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, on Oct. 1, 2017, drawing dozens of competitors. /Xinhua Photo

The winner is Doug Fisher from Ontario, whose pumpkin weighs 1,337 pounds. /Xinhua Photo

Pumpkins are usually planted in April or early May and pollinated by the end of June. By early October, they are ready to be weighed. /Xinhua Photo

Such pumpkin festivals are held in the fall season in different provinces and cities across Canada to celebrate the harvest season. /Xinhua Photo