Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off a HUGE Success

On October 1, 2017, 13 giant pumpkin growers competed for prizes and bragging rights at the 15th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury. Growers came from across Long Island, including East Northport, Northport, Commack, Huntington, Dix Hills,...

Fall Family Festival Returns to Hicks Nurseries

The Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries has been a cherished family tradition for generations of New Yorkers. This year, the 2025 event runs from September 13 through October 26 and offers a full lineup of seasonal fun. From roasted corn and fudge to a hay maze and...

1,059 Pound Pumpkin Wins the Hicks Nurseries Weigh-Off

This past Sunday, Hicks Nurseries hosted its annual Giant Pumpkin Contest—and it didn’t disappoint. Held each October, the event invites Long Islanders to showcase homegrown pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. The grand prize? A $500 reward and bragging rights as the...