In Ramsey, a suburb that usually flies under the radar, the Parks & Recreation Department recently hosted a first-of-its-kind spectacle that drew quite the crowd. The inaugural Pumpkin Chuck event turned post-Halloween pumpkins into flying projectiles, much to the delight of over 150 local residents. This past Saturday at Elmcrest, the community gathered to give their jack-o'-lanterns one last hurrah, catapulting them through the air using an array of medieval and modern contraptions.
What's not to love about watching pumpkins soaring through the sky? According to a social media post from the City of Ramsey, attendees had a blast launching the gourds with trebuchets and slingshots, and, for a touch of modern flair, off the Ramsey Fire Department’s aerial lift. "It was a smash hit!" the post boasted, giving an enthusiastic shoutout to the Fire Department and Parks Department, for orchestrating the event. It wasn't just about flinging fruit for fun, the event also served as an ecological endeavor, turning unwanted pumpkins into a surprise banquet for the local deer population.
For locals who missed out on the excitement, or those eager to stay informed about future quirky community gatherings, the City of Ramsey is directing people to their online newsletter. An assertive call-to-action was included in their post, encouraging residents to "sign up for our email newsletter to stay in the loop" with a link to their official website. With events like the Pumpkin Chuck, staying updated might just be worth the effort, especially for those keen on continuing to engage in unique local traditions that are anything but the daily grind.
