Celebrity Seed Spitting champ Deputy Mayor of Brockton Dan Gieruszak celebrating his win next to the closest trophy he could find at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest.

Hub Staff

Evidence from Port Elgin Pumpkinfest would suggest that politicians are especially good at expectorating. The event was the Celebrity Seed Spitting Competition at this year’s 31st annual event in Saugeen Shores.

Deputy Mayor of Brockton Dan Gieruszak showed his prowess over the other 11 competitors.

Gieruszak may have a little more launching air available since he has competed in five Iron Man competitions. He spit his seed to the 29-ft 5-in mark.

Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy was spitting right at the winner’s heels with a 28-ft effort. Remarkably 11 participants spit over 20 feet, except for Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith who drew gasps and laughter from the crowd when he dribbled his seed some 10-ft 2-in.

Two-time winner MPP for Bruce Grey Owen Sound Bill Walker, who spit two inches over 29 feet in 2015 and a foot further in 2016 did not attend this year’s event.

As for Gieruszak the Brockton politician said that competition was excellent. “I didn't prepare this year. That’s my secret. I had prepared in the past and it didn't seem to help so I was more relaxed,” said the winner.

The event was sponsored by 7Acres.

Other spitters and the marks they hit included:

Al Barfoot Mayor of Georgian Bluffs and Grey County Warden: 27-ft 11-in.
Gord Dougan MYFM: – 26-ft 10-in
Ian Boddy: Mayor of Owen Sound – 28-ft
Dave Myette Saugeen Shores Councillor: - 22-ft 10-in
David Inglis Mayor of Brockton: - 23-ft 3-in
Dan Gieruszak Deputy Mayor of Brockton: - 29-ft 5-in
Brian Longmire 98 the Beach: - 22-ft 2-in
Luke Charbonneau Deputy Mayor of Saugeen Shores: - 21-ft 2-in
Jordan MacKinnon CKNX: - 23-ft
John Peevers Bruce Power: - 20-ft 3-in
Mike Smith Mayor of Saugeen Shores: - 10-ft 2-in
Brad Scott Chair of Pumpkinfest: - 25-ft 4-in

Brockton Deputy Mayor Dan Gieruszak’s 29-ft 2-in spit.

John Peevers of Bruce Power with his 20-ft 3-in spit.

Saugeen Shores Councillor Dave Myette with his 22-ft 10-inch spit.

Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy during his 28-ft, second place spit.

Saugeen Shores Deputy Mayor Luke Charbonneau’s lean back sent his seed just past 21 feet.

Mayor Mike Smith with his poised pucker.

Mayor of Georgian Bluffs and Grey County Warden Al Barfoot, a former winner during his 27-ft 11-in third place spit.