Brian and Sarah Williams’ father-daughter giant pumpkin-growing competition, held yearly on their farm, culminated this year with a “Vikings versus Pirates” pumpkin race on the Thames River west of Chatham, Oct. 24.
Friends and family were invited to donate “wagers” to T.J. Stables’ “Acceptional” Riders program. The “Viking” won, but cheating allegations prompted the “Pirate” to impose a pumpkin-pie-to-the-face interference penalty.
Sarah Williams, dressed head-to-toe in black pirate attire, attempts to balance on a giant pumpkin in the Thames River west of Chatham. Photo: Diana Martin
Brian Williams taunts his daughter Sarah when she begins to gain on him close to the finish line. Photo: Diana Martin
