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Pumpkin Plunkin’

10.23.2019 By: Megan Jamescomment

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When:
10.28.2022 @ 4:30 pm
2022-10-28T16:30:00-04:00
2022-10-28T16:45:00-04:00
Where:
Under the bridge near Mr. Ups
Middlebury
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Willy Amidon
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All Ages Event

This is a pumpkin race down Otter Creek, over the falls, and across the finish line at the Old Stone Mill.  The start will be under the Cross St. Bridge (near Mr. Ups).  It is a mass start involving a minor bushwhack down to the river and then tossing the pumpkins into the river.

You can enter as many pumpkins as you like, but pumpkins should be decorated ahead of time with some type of marking that won’t wash off in the whitewater.   PUMPKINS SHOULD NOT BE FULLY CARVED. Tried and true techniques include etching a design into the outer part of the pumpkin without carving through it, pumpkin-dress up,  tying ribbon, or permanent marker.

Pumpkins are recovered from the river by canoe… if they survive.  Trophies will be awarded for best decorated pumpkin, fastest pumpkin, and best human costume!  Human costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.   Finally, light post-race refreshments of cider and cider donuts will be offered immediately following the race

Schedule:

4:30: Gather under bridge near Mr. Ups

4:45:  Pumpkin judging begins

5:00:  Post time.  Race begins.

5:15: awards and wrap up

Megan James

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