Punkin Chunkin News

Woman Files Federal Lawsuit Over Delaware Pumpkin-Flinging Accident

A woman who was critically injured when an air cannon exploded during a Delaware pumpkin-launching competition has filed a federal lawsuit against event organizers and participants, state officials and Discovery Communications. Suzanne Dakessian claims in Wednesday’s lawsuit that she was …

With Insurance in Place, Punkin Chunkin Returns to Delaware

Organizers have announced that Punkin Chunkin, a popular festival in which teams compete to fling pumpkins, will return to Sussex County in Delaware after a two-year absence. News outlets report that the event will be held Nov. 4-6 at the …