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Pumpkin Chunkin' Physics & Fun | Rapid City News
This Saturday, September 19th, South Dakota Mines’ annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ competition returns—eighteen years of engineering showdowns, epic pumpkin launches, and cash prizes from sponsor RESPEC. Teams battle it out in Memorial Park at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM, aiming for 100, 200, and 250-foot marks, with winners crowned live. Part of the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival, the day also features food trucks, vendors, and fall fun across Main Street Square. It’s a perfect blend of academic grit, community spirit, and pure autumn excitement—don’t miss it if you’re in Rapid City. Listen in…
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