{"id":3514905,"date":"2025-01-21T09:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tlu.co.za\/?p=3514905"},"modified":"2025-01-21T09:39:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:39:56","slug":"show-us-your-pumpkin-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tlu.co.za\/en\/show-us-your-pumpkin-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Show us your pumpkin (dishes)!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Cullinan Farmers\u2019 Union, in collaboration with TLU SA, invites you to the exciting 2025 Goliat van Gat Pumpkin Festival! The festival will take place between 09:00 and 15:00 on 15 March 2025 at the Pretoria Old Motor Club in Silverton and promises something for everyone \u2013 from giant pumpkins to mouth-watering pumpkin dishes.<\/p>\n<p>This year, consumers and participants take centre stage with the delicious pumpkin dish competition open to all! Whether you\u2019re part of a farmers\u2019 union or simply a passionate cook, this is your chance to get creative with pumpkins. From golden pumpkin fritters to creamy pumpkin soup, pumpkin pies, or even your grandmother\u2019s classic pumpkin tart \u2013 your unique creation could win big prizes!<\/p>\n<p>Henri Combrink, organiser of the Goliat van Gat Pumpkin Festival, encourages everyone to get involved: \u201cThis festival isn\u2019t just about giant pumpkins \u2013 it\u2019s about big enthusiasm in the kitchen! We invite all food lovers to share their recipes and be part of this festive experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The giant pumpkin competition remains a major attraction, with categories for the 10 largest pumpkins, as well as the prettiest and the ugliest. 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