Oct 31, Nov 1st and 2nd, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is there a contest on Friday?
Q. What time does the 'Chunk' start?
Q. When should we arrive?
Q. How do I get there?
Q. What are the GPS Coordinates of the Chunk location?
Q. Is there an admission fee?
Q. Should we bring blankets or chairs?
Q. Will food vendors be available?
Q. How do we enter a machine?
Q. What are the rules of the Chunk?
Q. How are the machines classified?
Q. Can I bring my dog to the Chunk?

Q. Is there a contest on Friday?

A. Yes. The complete schedule for the Chunk is available here.

Q. What time does the 'Chunk' start?

A. The gates open at 7:30 AM each day, with the first chunk happening at 8:00. The complete schedule for the Chunk is available here.

Q. When should we arrive?

A. Come early, stay late. Plenty of vendors with food and drink, but feel to bring your own. Chunks officially end at dusk.

Q. How do I get there?

A. The Chunk is held East of Bridgeville, Delaware.

If you would like door to door directions go to Expedia or Mapquest. Otherwise, here are the directions in text form:

DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON DC

Take Route 50 East to 404 towards Bridgeville,DE. Turn Left on to Route 404 (W. Newton Rd) and go to Route 13. Turn Right and go South to Route 40 (Redden Rd). Turn Left and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.

DIRECTIONS FROM LEWES / GEORGETOWN

Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, turn North to Route 40 (Redden Rd) Turn Left on Redden Rd and go West to  Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Left. The Chunk is straight ahead.

DIRECTIONS FROM REHOBOTH BEACH

Take Highway 1 North to Route 9 West at Lewes. Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, turn North to Route 40 (Redden Rd) Turn Left on Redden Rd and go West to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Left. The Chunk is straight ahead.

DIRECTIONS FROM SALISBURY AND POINTS SOUTH

Take Route 13 North towards Bridgeville,DE. Pass the Route 404 intersection and turn Right on Route 40 (Redden Rd) and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.

DIRECTIONS FROM DOVER AND POINTS NORTH

Take Route 13 South towards Bridgeville,DE. At the intersection of Route 40 (Redden Rd), turn Left and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin’s Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.

Q. What are the GPS Coordinates for the Chunk Location?

A. Latitude=38.7101657968, Longitude=-75.5315404535. Click here for a map display.

Q. Is there an admission fee?

A. $7.00 per adult and $2.00 parking per vehicle. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge.

If you are towing a trailer or have an oversize vehicle there will be an additional charge.

We are sorry, but there are no multi-day tickets.

Note that if you purchase tickets to the concert for Friday evening, your admission to the chunk for Friday only is included.

Q. Should we bring blankets or chairs?

A. Good idea. The event is held in a large field. Most spectators stand by the fence, but later in the day a place to rest is always welcomed I am sure. The viewing area stretches for a long distance and there is plenty of room to get a good view. You will see people with platforms on buses, vans, and other inventive viewing venues.

Q. Will food vendors be available?

A. There will be a wide assortment of food and beverage vendors, However, no alcoholic beverages will be sold on the grounds.

Q. How do we enter a machine?

A. Print the application form and mail it along with the fee to the address on the form.

You can also contact us by sending a request letter to:

World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association
PO Box 217
Nassau, DE 19969

The application form will be mailed to you.

Last year's participants must register prior to June 1st to guarantee the spot on the 'firing line' that they had in the previous year's event.

Q. What are the rules of the Chunk?

A. Click here for the Official Rules.

Q. How are the machines classified?

A. We have "Adult Air", "Adult Centrifugal", "Adult Catapult", "Adult Trebuchet", "Adult Human Power", "Adult Human Power Centrifugal", "Adult Torsion Catapult", "Youth 11-17 Air", "Youth 11-17 Catapult", "Youth 11-17 Trebuchet", "Youth 11-17 Human Power", "Youth 10 & Under Catapult", "Youth 10 & Under Trebuchet", "Youth 10 & Under Human Power" and "Theatrical".

Q. Can I bring my dog to the Chunk?

A. We request that for the pets safety and comfort that they be left at home. There are thousands of people wandering around and it is easy for a pet to get hurt. Then there is the lack of shelter from the weather and the pets need for food and water. We have no running water on the grounds. When the pet has to relieve themselves there is an issue with sanitation. The bottom line is the pet would be safer and more comfortable at home. Should there be a problem caused by either the pet or owner, we will ask both to leave immediately.

Rt. 113 Millsboro, DE. Official Power Equipment for the Chunk Holland Jewelers, Inc. Hampton Inn Lewes Clean Delaware Inc Wade Hudson Truck Repair