Punkin' Chunkin' Is The Biggest Gourd-Launching Competition In The U.S.

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- The largest gourd-launching competition is happening in Aurora on Saturday and Sunday. Punkin Chunkin Colorado will host 20 teams from across Colorado and the country to set up for the competition.

It's an annual ritual where teams launch pumpkins nearly a mile with homemade launchers. Visitors can cheer for their favorite team and enjoy some ale from local breweries.

The teams are preparing their gourd-launching machines for the 18th annual Punkin Chunkin games on Oct. 10 and 11 at Arapahoe Park horsetrack at 26000 Quincy Ave. Parking is free and entry for those 12 and under is also free. Adults and teens pay $5 at the gate.

The recent cancellation of the World Championship Punkin Chunkin in Delaware makes Colorado's even the biggest in the nation.