The Great Bloomington Pumpkin Launch
Saturday, November 5th – Hilltop Garden and Nature Center - Noon
$15 launcher entry fee
$2.00 spectator fee
All launchers must register by Wednesday, November 2nd at
Bloomington Parks and Recreation
City Hall (Showers Building)
401 N. Morton, Suite 250
812-349-3700
Launching Device Requirements:
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Device must be made by participant(s) by combining at least 2 separate
components, both of which must be central to the function of the device.
Device must be mechanical only. No fuel, compressed air, electricity,
explosives, and/or other chemical components or any other fluids
including but not limited to oil, water and hydraulic fluid allowed.
A safety strap or other mechanism will be required to remain in place at
all times on the throwing arm after the machine is cocked until released
for firing. This is to insure that no premature launches occur.
Any device that is constructed similar to a catapult must launch
overhand and not sidearm.
There can be no more than 6 launcher operators on a team.
Pumpkin Requirements:
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Each participant will need to bring 4 pumpkins.
All pumpkins must weigh at least 5 pounds and will be weighed at
launcher check-in.
Competitions:
Teams will compete in both accuracy and distance contests.
**These requirements are in place to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Any
device that may follow above rules but is still deemed unsafe to either participants or
spectators will not be allowed to launch at the event. Those participants will be given a
full refund.
*****It is recommended that all participants wear helmets.*****
For more information contact Bill Ream at 349-3748