The Union County Farmers Market is hosting a Giant Pumpkin Contest, a Giant Watermelon Contest, and an Ugliest Vegetable Contest as part of the Heritage Festival on October 4, 2025. Pumpkins and watermelons will be weighed on the Market scale at 115 Durham Drive from 8:00 to 9:00 on the Festival Morning of October 4. The Ugliest Vegetable will be judged on appearance only.