Flying Pumpkins at CSUF
Saturday Nov 5, 2011
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 Cal State Fullerton's athletics fields located on the north side of campus off State College Boulevard, south of Yorba Linda Boulevard. FREE
Sandy Norell, College of Engineering and Computer Science, 657-278-5987; Discovery Science Center, 714-542-2823 or http://www.discoverycube.org; or register to attend or compete online at www.discoverycube.org/pumpkinlaunch.
Engineering Pumpkin Launch: Using handmade catapults, giant trebuchets and other, large creative devices, Cal State Fullerton engineering students and others will compete in the annual fall Pumpkin Launch. The free, family-oriented event is sponsored by CSUF's College of Engineering and Computer Science, Discovery Science Center and Future Scientists & Engineers of America.
Date and Time
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
10 a.m.-noon: Activities and demonstrations
Noon-2 p.m.: Pumpkin launch competitionLocation
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831Fees/Admission
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Description
Highlights: In addition to the pumpkin launch competition, other activities include: free, engineering-related activities for children offered by CSUF student engineering clubs and Discovery Science Center volunteers; a pumpkin carving contest (bring your own carved creation); music and entertainment. Gourmet food trucks will be selling specialty fare. More than 5,000 spectators are expected to attend the event, to be held rain or shine.
Visitors can park free in the State College Parking Structure, located adjacent to State College Boulevard and Gymnasium Drive. Campus map: http://www.fullerton.edu/campusmap/CampusMap.html
