The History of Pumpkinhead
It started in 1996 in downtown Chico as an endurance contest. In the years since it was held in front of the Underground (RIP), Carl’s Jr., Downtown City Plaza, Manzanita Place’s back lawn, and in 2019 it returned to Carl’s Jr on East & Esplanade through present day! Browse through videos and photos from yesteryear as we continually ask ourselves the question: Why?
Pumpkinhead 2022
Our first back-to-back champion in more than 5 years!
Pumpkinhead 2021
Relive the 25th Anniversary of Butte County’s dumbest annual stunt!
Pumpkinhead 2020
The final challenge reveals the winner of Pumpkinhead 2020!
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All the Pics!
Pumpkinhead 2019
The final challenge reveals the winner of Pumpkinhead 2019!
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Contest Photos
Concert Photos
Pumpkinhead 2018
The final challenge reveals the winner of Pumpkinhead 2018!
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Contest Photos
Event Photos
Concert Photos
Pumpkinhead 2017
Tim Buc Moore & V talk with 2017 Champion Kory Holtzer
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Pumpkinhead 2016
V & Tim Buc Moore talk with Pumpkinhead 2016 champion Justin Estes
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Pumpkinhead 2015
The final challenge resulting in 2015’s champion being crowned
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Pumpkinhead 2014
The Pumpkinheads attempt the Ukranian Dead Lift in 2014
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Pumpkinhead 2013
Pumpkinhead 2009
Pumpkinhead 2003
Pumpkinhead 2001
Check back often for more historical Pumpkinhead content we dig out of the archives as we make our way toward the big day in 2023!