10/22/2025
🌾🎃 Alright Baker County… You Beautiful Pumpkin-Chunkin’ Legends! 🎃🌾
Wow. Just… wow wow wow. What a day, what a crowd, what a hometown full of heart. The air was crisp, the laughter was loud, and the pumpkins were flyin’ high from a helicopter like it was destiny.
To every single one of you who showed up, chunked a pumpkin, bid on an auction item, or just soaked in the sunshine — we see you, we love you, and we thank you.
A special shout-out to Frank Carlson, whose live music was absolutely amazing — toe-tappin’, soul-shakin’, and full of feel-good rhythm.
Big thanks to Barley Brown’s Brew Pub for their lively libations that kept the energy flowin’, D&J Taco Shop for bringin’ the flavor fiesta, and our awesome volunteers, who served up some fabulous vittles that made everybody smile.
And let’s tip our hats high to Blachford Farms — who once again donated those beautiful pumpkins that made this whole event possible.
Now for the hometown heroes who make it all happen:
Ash Grove • NAPA Auto Parts • D & J Taco Shop • Grumpy’s Repair • Lew Brothers, Les Schwab • Blachford Farms • Barley Brown’s Brew Pub • Black Distributing • Matco Tools V&C Tools • Monkeys On The Run • A-Z Cattle • Graybeal Group Inc. • Ed Staubs and Sons • St. Alphonsus • R.D. Mac,  Oregon Trail Livestock, Radford Trucking and 4 Play Performance - every one of you showed up big, and we’re mighty grateful.
And of course, Mountain Jim’s Candy, The Coffee Corral, and Sassy Spur Espresso kept us sweet, buzzed, and smilin’ all day long.
Now, let’s talk about the highlight of the day, 7-year-old Max Luna, who took home first prize and a cool $500! When he picked up his check and was asked what he planned to do with his winnings, Max grinned and said,
“I’m gonna pay back my mom for all the toys I’ve been orderin’ from Amazon!” 😂
Now that’s the kind of honesty, heart, and humor that makes Baker County one of a kind.
The silent auction? Outta this world. The support? Through the roof. And because of you, this will be one heck of a scholarship year for our local students through the SPC Mabry James Anders Memorial Foundation.
So here’s to Baker County, the folks who show up, lift up, and keep the good times rollin’. You’re the heartbeat of this place, and we couldn’t do it without ya.
Stay kind. Stay generous. Stay a little bit wild.
And remember… life’s a whole lot sweeter when you’re chunkin’ pumpkins for a cause.
Happy Halloween, y’all! 🎃👻