US: Bridgeville, DE – Pumpkin Launchings Test Pumpkin Physics
By stan. Filed in Delaware, Drive I-95, Entertainment, Family Fun, Festival, Food, Nature, Special Event, Sports, United States, USA |
Pumpkins have many uses…as jack-o’-lanterns , for baking muffins or pies and believe it or not as a projectile at the signature pumpkin-launching event held each year since 1986. The World Championship Punkin Chunkin is where “backyard engineers” test the limits of pumpkin physics, fueling innovative engineering and science-based ideas all through a three-day festival in Bridgeville, drawing thousands of visitors to the area and is aired on the Discovery Channel every Thanksiving. 
Teams compete in divisions such as air cannon, centrifugal, catapult, human power, trebuchet, theatrical and torsion. The competition is divided into three classes: Adult (18 and older), Youth (11 to 17) and Youth (under age 10).
Each category shoots 1 of their 3 competition shots each day. The firing of machines starts at 8am each day and continues until dusk. There will be a Cookin’ contest, a Punkin Chunkin Pageant, an Outlaw Punkin Chunkin Chili Cookin Competition and awards ceremony, also local bands will provide live music on stage throughout the 3 days of the festivities.
Location: The Woodlands, 18598 Rd 591, Bridgeville, DE 19933
Date: Nov 4- 6, 2016
Time: Gates open at 7am until dusk
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