Posts Tagged ‘Punkin Chunkin’
Punkin’ Chunkin’ Wants to Come Back to Delmarva
Punkin’ Chunkin’ wants to come back home. The 2019 chunk was held in Illinois – the past two years have been inactive thanks to coronavirus. Organizers are again searching for somewhere on Delmarva – in Maryland or Virginia where the 2022 chunk could be held and are looking for your help to make Punkin Chunkin…
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Canceled for 2020; Return to Del. Still In Question
Plans to return the annual World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’ to Delaware have fallen apart like a jack o’ lantern in mid-November. Organizers say due to the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding it, they could not commit to holding a traditional championship this year. Punkin’ Chunkin’ announced earlier this year it was looking for a suitable…
Read MoreCouncilman I.G. Burton wants Punkin Chunkin back in Sussex County
Sussex County Councilman I.G. Burton said he would like to see Punkin Chunkin return to where it started over 30 years ago after organizers with the event announced they were actively searching for a spot on Delmarva. “I think it should be here, it started here, and I would welcome them back,” Councilman Burton said…
Read MorePunkin Chunkin wants to return to Sussex County
The World Championship Punkin Chunkin wants to return home to Sussex County, Delaware. After 30 years of chunkin pumpkins in Sussex County, the event was forced to leave Delmarva after a cannon malfunctioned in 2016 and seriously injured a producer from the Discovery Channel who was filming a documentary on the spectacle which took place…
Read MoreNew Home for Punkin’ Chunkin’ – Rantoul, Illinois
Punkin’ Chunkin’ will be leaving its Delaware home and will be moving to Rantoul, Illinois. A vote by team captains on Monday was an overwhelming 70% to 30% approval for the change of venue – the 4th since 1986 – the first time out of Delaware. However Punkin’ Chunkin’ officials say that with so many…
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Still Homeless And Time is Running Out
Just over a month – that’s the deadline for a large enough property to be found to hold the World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’ this year in Sussex County. According to a post on the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Facebook page May 1st is the deadline voted by membership to keep the unique event here on Delmarva where…
Read MoreThe Return of Punkin’ Chunkin’ – Needs Your Help!
It’s been 2 years since pumpkins officially flew in Sussex County but according to the Punkin’ Chunkin’ website the board remains committed and the membership is still intact.  As far as the litigation after the 2016 incident – the case has been resolved with no admission or finding of liability on the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Association’s…
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