2017 Event Schedule
Friday, Oct. 6
The Swon Brothers LIVE in Concert!
Gates open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets on sale now!
Early-bird pricing! Use the coupon code "PASTURE PARTY" now through Aug. 31 and tickets are only $10. Bonus! Concert tickets also provide free admission to the Punkin Chunkin competition and festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Punkin Chunkin Competition and Festival
10
a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Punkin Chunkin Competition and Festival
10
a.m. - 3 p.m.
Chunker Workshop Sunday, Aug. 27
Adults and kids are invited to join other novice and veteran Punkin Chunkin enthusiasts at an informal workshop on Sunday, Aug. 27, 1 - 4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center. Participants will discuss planning and design strategies, construction challenges and where to resource materials.
This is the perfect opportunity to get insights and encouragement from fellow chunkers and to share lessons learned. Participation is free and registration is not required. Feel free to bring snacks to share. Email jthiare@auroragov.org with any questions.
Participate in the Car Show
Sign up now for this year's Car Show brought to you with help from our friends at the Central Colorado Corvette Club. Just click the registration button to the right and sign up today.
For more information, contact Tim Erickson at tiericks@auroragov.org.
Punkin Chunkin Hotel Deal
The Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast is offering $89/night Punkin Chunkin pricing Oct. 5 - 8. Visit the Radisson's website, enter your check-in and check-out dates (special pricing available Oct. 5, 6, 7 and 8 only), type the promo code PUNKIN in the "more search options" box, and hit the search button to access the special pricing.
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Punkin Chunkin Colorado is the signature fall event presented by the city of Aurora and Chambers Wine & Liquor. The event features a pumpkin chunking competition that is one of only five such events sanctioned by the World Championship Punkin Chunkin organization.
The fun-filled, three-day event also features family-friendly festival activities like live music, face painting, pony rides, crafts, a pumpkin patch and blow-up corn maze. A variety of food and beverage vendors satisfy any craving.
The 2016 event was the biggest yet with an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. Eighteen teams competed for bragging rights, including 14 adult teams and 4 youth teams. See the list of 2016 winners!