There is something new going on in Warren County this fall season. On October 30 and 31 in White Township pumpkins will be flying through the air at Hensler Farms, at the intersection of Rt. 519 and Rt. 623. Hensler Farms is hosting the 1st annual Last Fling Pumpkin Sling.
The sling is a family-oriented competition. Teams will build mechanical devices – catapults and trebuchets – designed to hurl a two-to-three pound pumpkin a maximum distance. Currently the organizers are looking for teams and vendors to participate. There are adult and junior divisions. All are welcomed to participate.
For the youth teams the competition is designed to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills in an adult-adolescent collaboration. Similar competitions throughout the country draw from school, scouting, church and 4-H clubs to compete in several categories.
For adults with a competitive streak, building a catapult or trebuchet as part of a team can be rewarding. Not to mention it will allow you to spend extra time in your garage.
Entrants are encouraged to sign up early as a page will be created on the website for each team, charting their progress. The fee will be waived for the first 5 registrants in each age group.
Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in several age and device-type categories. A grand-prize will also be awarded to the overall winner. Competition rules and regulations can be found at www.pumpkinsling.com.
This event has been made possible, in part, by grants from the NJ Division of Travel and Tourism and the Highlands Coalition. Proceeds from the event will go towards promoting agri-tourism, eco-tourism and cultural heritage in the Highlands Region of NJ.
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