Mike’s Organic unveils a Guess the Pumpkin Weight contest for the chance to win an impressive $1,000 worth of groceries. This event centers around a colossal pumpkin grown in Ridgefield, CT, now proudly showcased at Mike’s Organic. The contest marks the beginning of a series of Pumpkin Fests scheduled to occur every weekend throughout October.
How to Participate: Snap, Guess, and Win!
Guests visiting Mike’s Organic can participate in the “Guess the Pumpkin Weight Contest” with a straightforward entry process.
Simply capture a photo of the massive pumpkin alongside a favorite product from Mike’s Organic, share it on Instagram while providing your weight estimate, and make sure to tag Mike’s (@mikesorganic) for your shot at victory.
The contest is set to conclude on October 31, 2023, at midnight, with the lucky winner to be announced on November 1, 2023.
The winner will receive a generous $1,000 grocery credit redeemable at the Greenwich store.
Alongside the gigantic pumpkin, Mike’s Organic is also featuring a mammoth squash and an impressive nine-foot-long gourd this fall season.
Mike‘s Organic as a Community Hub
Mike Geller, the visionary owner of Mike’s Organic, expressed, “It’s the great pumpkin, Greenwich! Hosting fun community initiatives like this one is exactly what we envisioned when we first started building this store.
We want to bring people together, support local growers, and have some fun along the way!”
Mike’s Organic: Month-Long Pumpkin Fest Extravaganza
Throughout the month of October, Mike’s Organic will be buzzing with Pumpkin Fest activities. The festivities include a pumpkin patch, engaging pumpkin-themed activities for kids, and a selection of pumpkin items available at Mike’s food truck.
Moreover, Winfield Street Coffee’s outpost at Mike’s will be serving Pumpkin Spice Lattes all month long. Additionally, there’s a calendar of special events to look forward to:
- October 7, 9 am: Greenwich’s Countdown Fitness will host a free outdoor workout, followed by Greenwich Calligraphy on-site from 10 am to 2 pm, offering personalized pumpkin decorations.
- October 8, 10 am-2 pm: Meet the chickens from CT-based Shaggy Coos Farm.
- October 14, 10 am-2 pm: Greenwich Calligraphy returns for another session of pumpkin personalization.
- October 15, 1 pm: Delve into the art of pickling with a workshop hosted by Greenwich Botanical Center.
- October 21, 3-5 pm: An experiential Cosmic Beauty Workshop awaits, hosted by Astrologist Demitra Vassiliadis and Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach Meredith Geller.
- October 22, 10 am – 1 pm: Bring the kids for Pony Rides with Major Motions Farm.
- October 29: Join in the fun with a Costume Parade and decorate your own trick-or-treat bags with Greenwich’s The Big Picture.
Mike’s Organic: Where Good Food Meets Community
Mike’s Organic is committed to bringing its customers the best in locally sourced, quality food. They directly support over 250 small, local farmers and artisans.
In addition to providing interactive experiences that connect the community with their food and its producers, the store offers a thoughtfully curated selection of local produce, pastured meats and eggs, grass-fed dairy, wild-caught fish, pantry staples, local baked goods, vegan, and gluten-free options, and much more.
Furthermore, Mike’s Organic regularly hosts events to foster community unity, from their Tuesday pop-up markets and Taco Tuesday at their food truck to a variety of engaging programs each weekend.
Mike’s Organic: Contest Rules and Information
For those eager to participate, please take note of the contest rules:
- Only one entry per person is allowed.
- To enter, post your entry on Instagram, including your weight estimate and tagging Mike’s Organic.
- The photo must feature at least one product from Mike’s Organic.
- In the event of multiple correct guesses, a tiebreaker will determine the winner.
- The contest concludes on October 31, 2023, at midnight, and the winner will be officially announced on November 1, 2023.
- The $1,000 grocery credit is redeemable at Mike’s Organic between November 1, 2023, and April 1, 2024, and can only be used in-store.
Mike’s Organic Greenwich is located at 600 E. Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT