Punkin Chunkin is going to be held in Millsboro, Delaware, on November 2-4. What it is, is a national competition of pumpkin catapults. It is really neat.
Here is some information from the Punkin Chunkin website…
GPS coordinates: Latitude: 38.7101657, Longitude: -75.531540
DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON DC
Take Route 50 East to 404 towards Bridgeville,DE. Turn Left on to Route 404 (W. Newton Rd) and go to Route 13. Turn Right and go South to Route 40 (Redden Rd). Turn Left and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS FROM GEORGETOWN
Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, turn North to Route 40 (Redden Rd) Turn Left on Redden Rd and go West to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Left. The Chunk is straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS FROM LEWES
Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, take Route 404 West to the Blinking light at Coverdale Crossroads. Turn right (North). The Chunk will be straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS FROM REHOBOTH BEACH
Take Highway 1 North to Route 9 West at Lewes. Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, turn North to Route 40 (Redden Rd) Turn Left on Redden Rd and go West to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Left. The Chunk is straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS FROM SALISBURY AND POINTS SOUTH
Take Route 13 North towards Bridgeville,DE. Pass the Route 404 intersection and turn Right on Route 40 (Redden Rd) and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS FROM DOVER AND POINTS NORTH
Take Route 13 South towards Bridgeville,DE. At the intersection of Route 40 (Redden Rd), turn Left and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.
Admission: $7 plus $2 to park daily. Concert tickets are additional – see website for information on those.
Events…
Friday November 2, 2007
7:30 am Gates Open to the Public
Mandatory Captains Meeting in the Food Tent
8:00 am Competition begins
10:00 am Opening Remarks on the Stage
National Anthem – Cathy Gorman
Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
Punkin Chunkin Anthem – Dawn Thompson
11:00 am Begin Cannon Competition
1:00 pm Competition Continues
3:30 All machines free for all
5:00 Gates open to the Concert Stage
6:00 Warner Brothers Artist – Joanna Cotten
7:00 Equity Music Group Artist – Carolina Rain
8:00 Curb Record Artists – Jo Dee Messina
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Saturday November 3, 2007
7:30 am Gates Open to the Public
Mandatory Captains Meeting in the Food Tent
8:00 am Opening Remarks & Welcome
Competition begins
9:00 am Cathy Gorman on the Stage
10:15 am Punkin Chunkin Anthem – Dawn Thompson and the Out of Order Band
10:30 am Opening Ceremonies on the Stage with Special Guest Capt Speed Lackhove
National Anthem – Cathy Gorman
Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
11:00 am Cooking Contest begins
Auction of Baked Goods for Charity
11:30 – 12:45 pm Backwoods Bluegrass on the Stage
1:00 – 2:15 5:01 The Band on the Stage
2:30 – 3:45 Cherry Bud Band on the Stage
3:30 All Machines Free for All (tentative)
4:00 – 6:30 The Funsters
6:45 – 8:00 Midlife Crisis Band on the Stage
8:15 Barron Creek Band
Fireworks during the first break of the Barren Creek Band around 8:30
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Sunday November 4, 2007
7:30 am Gates Open to the Public
Mandatory Captains Meeting in the Food Tent
8:00 Competition Begins
10:00 Opening Ceremonies on the Stage
National Anthem – Cathy Gorman
Punkin Chunkin Anthem – Dawn Thompson
Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence
10:30 – 11:30 Tapestry on the Stage
11:00 am Begin Cannon Competition
Chili Cook-off begins
12:15 – 1:30 5:01 The Band on the Stage
1:00 Competition Continues
1:45 – 3:00 Cherry Bud Band on the Stage
3:15 Barren Creek on the Stage
4:00 Awards Ceremony on the Stage
50/50 Drawing – Winner Announced
Crowning of New 2007 World Champion
