The World Championship Punkin Chunkin competition is destined to stay in Sussex County in 2016, held on November 4th, 5th & 6th. Frank Payton, WCPCA board president, confirmed that an arrangement with the Wheatley’s has been worked out for the event to return to where it was last successfully held in 2013.
After an exhaustive five month long search for land, the association should be able to breathe a little easier. “There is a certain level of relief that we are returning to where we have been successfully able to hold the event but we still have a lot ahead of us”, said Frank Payton, referring to the cost to put on the event. An insurance policy required to protect the landowner will cost the association nearly three times what they previously paid. Costs to host the event have increased over the years and after not having the event for two years, the association will now start focusing on the budget.
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I cannot believe people actually go to this! What a waste of time and money! I think the whole thing is stupid - but hey, just my opinion!
ReplyDeleteYes it only brings science together with fun , family and community! Thousands of people from all over the world come to compete and to watch and even film it for tv, but YOU think it's stupid, so it must be
DeleteIt's a non profit that uses the money raised from the event for scholarships too. My friend was able to attend Boston Architectural College thanks to Punkin Chunkin and now works for a large architectural firm w/offices in over 25 US cities and over 15 foreign cities. She is living her dream thanks in part to Punkin Chunkin.
ReplyDeleteGads, I miss this act of invention for superfluous causes!The innovations of these folks is incredible and much appreciated by us the viewers! Fun is a serious endeavor! Chase it feverishly!
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