To play, simply select your Pumpkin colour, place a bet to win, and start the race! Good Luck! See below for the real Great Australian Pumpkin Roll Rules and Regulations
The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll Rules and
Regulations
(table pumpkins only)
Prizes:
Adult Roll: Pumpkin which rolls the furtherest 1st $200 2nd $50
Juvenile Roll: Pumpkin which rolls the furtherest 1st $75 2nd $25
A prize of $1000 (in total) will be awarded to any pumpkin which is on the lucky spot at
the end of the roll. If there is more than one pumpkin on the lucky spot
at the end of the roll, the prize money will be split.
Rules of the competition:
1. The nomination shall be $5.00 per adult competitor and $3.00 per juvenile
competitor. Pumpkins must accompany competitors when lodging nominations at
the booth near Goomeri News.
2. Pumpkins can be either purchased on the day or you can bring your own with
you. Pumpkins must be at least 12 cm in diameter.
3. Each pumpkin will bear the identification of the Pumpkin Festival organizing
committee.
4. A competitor will be disqualified if:
· The pumpkin leaves the marked track.
· The competitor crosses the start line or any part thereof.
· After the start, the pumpkin is touched by anyone.
5. Pumpkins can be pushed, rolled or bowled using an underarm action.
No throwing or overarm bowling of pumpkins is allowed.
6. Competitors/spectators cannot enter the designated pumpkin track at any time
during or following the roll until results are recorded.
7. Competitors must assemble at the start line at 1.30pm for marshalling (top
of Hodge Street/Policeman’s Hill).
8. Any competitor not present when his/her name/number is called for marshalling
will be disqualified.
9. The competition will be run in two divisions:
· Adult (over 14 years)
· Juvenile (14 years and under)
If there is any doubt, proof of age will be required for juveniles.
10. The judges decisions are final.
Nominations open at 9.45am and close at 1.00pm.
All winners will be announced immediately after the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™
Butternut pumpkins are not recommended for rolling.
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