Jon Sestak, dressed as Elvis, is helped out of the loading area ahead of his race during the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta on Sunday in Tualatin, Ore. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota ...

Giant, Floating Pumpkin Races Draw Large Crowds to Annual Event in Oregon TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Hoisting his kayak paddle in the air triumphantly, Gary Kristensen celebrated as he crossed the finish ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gary Kristensen, dressed up as the character Buddy from the holiday movie "Elf," celebrates after winning a race during the West ...

TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Hoisting his kayak paddle in the air triumphantly, Gary Kristensen celebrated as he crossed the finish line, victorious in his giant, floating pumpkin. Dressed up as the ...

Gary Kristensen, dressed up as the character Buddy from the holiday movie "Elf," celebrates after winning a race during the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Tualatin, Ore.