Toad Hall and National Bank of Middlebury Giant Sunflower Growing Competition

Grand Prize:

$100.00 Toad Hall Gift Certificate and $50.00 Middlebury Money

courtesy of National Bank of Middlebury

with more prizes to be won!

Grow the tallest sunflower and win big!

Someone in the area is going to grow a 15-foot+ sunflower this summer!

Submit your Intent to compete by July 1, 2026

Online Entry form Click Here

→ Or in-store at Toad Hall (228 Maple Street, Marbleworks in Middlebury)

What Happens Next

Spend the summer growing your sunflower as tall as you can. Remember, sunflowers LOVE fertile ground, LOTS of SUN, and REGULAR WATERING (Stop by Toad Hall for more tips on growing your giant sunflower)

In September, we’ll invite all participants to submit their final measurements and celebrate the season together.

📏Final Measuring & Fall Celebration

Join us at Toad Hall for a fall gathering where we’ll announce the winners and celebrate this season’s giants.

🗓Saturday, September 26, 2026

📍Toad Hall, Marble Works, Middlebury

Final measurement submissions will be collected the week leading up to the event.

🏆Prizes

Winners will be awarded at the celebration.

Prizes are perfectly timed for the holiday season- whether you’re gifting or treating yourself.

Grand Prize: $100 Toad Hall Gift Certificate and $50 Middlebury Money (courtesy of National Bank of Middlebury)

Second Prize: $75 Toad Hall Gift Certificate and $25 Middlebury Money

Additional prizes to be announced

🌻 A Note

All official entry details- including how to submit your final measurement- will be provided after your register.

🌻Good Luck! 🌻