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PUNKIN CHUNKIN 2012
EVENT INFORMATION

Because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, PUNKIN CHUNKIN will take place for a 27^th consecutive year on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. Here a few things to know in advance of your trip to The Chunk this year:

- Gates will open to the public at 7:30 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.
- Competition will begin at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday ONLY.
- Members of the media are required to check-in with organizers at the Science Channel media tent. IMPORTANT: Please call Science Channel Media Contacts upon arrival for required credentials. Credentials are mandatory for this year's event.

• Ø Reenie - 412.478.7947
• Ø Brittany - 443.955.4752
• Ø Andy - 571.314.2272

- Science Channel's media tent will include complimentary:

- Wi-Fi Connection
- Food and Beverages
- Promotional materials and press kits

Directions to The Chunk
For GPS directions use this address or these coordinates, which will get you in the vicinity of the event. The GPS coordinates are for general area use ONLY. Be prepared to follow Delaware DOT directional signs once you approach the area.

Royal Farms
18657 Sussex Highway
Bridgeville, DE 19933

Latitude: 38.724358
Longitude: -75.590229

Directions from Washington DC
Take Route 50 East to 404 towards Bridgeville, DE. Turn Left onto Route 404 (W. Newton Rd) and go to Route 13. Turn Right and go South to Route 40 (Redden Rd). Turn Left and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin's Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.

Directions from Lewes / Georgetown
Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, turn North to Route 40 (Redden Rd). Turn Left on Redden Rd and go West to  Chaplin's Chapel Rd. Turn Left. The Chunk is straight ahead.

Directions from Rehoboth Beach
Take Highway 1 North to Route 9 West at Lewes. Take Route 9 West to Georgetown. At the Circle, take the first Right (Bedford Street) 404 West. At Route 113, turn North to Route 40 (Redden Rd). Turn Left on Redden Rd and go West to Chaplin's Chapel Rd. Turn Left. The Chunk is straight ahead.

Directions from Salisbury and Points South
Take Route 13 North towards Bridgeville, DE. Pass the Route 404 intersection and turn Right on Route 40 (Redden Rd) and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin's Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.

Directions from Dover and Points North
Take Route 13 South towards Bridgeville,DE. At the intersection of Route 404, turn Left and follow signs to Deer Forrest Rd. Turn Right and go to Chaplin's Chapel Rd. Turn Right. The Chunk is straight ahead.

Press Materials

• Bios, Fact Sheets, Etc.