DOVER, DELAWARE (10/8/2015) The 2015 World Championship Punkin Chunkin event is being canceled, the event organizers announced this morning.
“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of our board throughout an exhaustive, nationwide search, we have been unable to locate a willing insurer to adequately protect our host venue, our organization, our fans and our spectators. We cannot be more thankful for the efforts of our volunteers, the best efforts of our agents and the patience of our teams, our fans, our prospective hosts at Dover International Speedway, our vendors, and our sponsors through this difficult time,” the group said in a Facebook posting.
“From our humble beginnings in Sussex County in 1986, we are proud to have grown our organization into a national phenomenon. Through our fans’ and sponsors’ support, we’ve donated over a million dollars to a variety of local, regional and national charities as well as funded dozens of scholarships. We’re committed to the continuation of our sport and of our charitable work, and we are actively seeking alternatives as we move forward,” the statement said.
Customers who purchased tickets to attend the event will see a full refund on their credit cards within 7-14 business days. Any questions can be directed to 800-441-7223.
The event, hosted for years on farm fields in Sussex County, was to be moved to areas at Dover International Speedway where the Firefly Music Festival is held following a lawsuit by a volunteer following an ATV accident. The event in Dover also was canceled in 2014.