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Egg Drop 2008 - Saturday, May 31
Contest Rules
The Challenge:
Design
the lightest possible container for a raw egg that will prevent the egg
from breaking or cracking when dropped from a 3rd story window
onto a 5 foot diameter target. Your container must open to insert a large
egg provided by The Works, wrapped in a baggy. You may then seal your
container shut.
A team or individual can enter the contest. Materials will also be available at The Works for people who would like to create an entry on the spot. All entries will be dropped from a third story window.
Time:
Drops are at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Admission $5 per person
Registration not required, but if you let us know you’re coming online prior to May 28th, you’ll be eligible to win a free membership to The Works! Must check-in day of event. The drawing will be held at the end of the day, but the winner need not be present to win.
To register for your drop time, click here.
Award categories:
- Lightest successful design that lands on the target
- Most creative design
- Best entry from an under 8 year old
Restrictions:
- Entries must be less than 20 inches cubed and must weigh less than 1 pound.
- No bubble wrap or Styrofoam.
- No liquids, Jello, or anything messy that might splatter.
- No glass or other materials that might shatter.
- No fire, sharp edges or anything that might endanger pavement or spectators.
- No helium or other lighter than air gases.
- No propulsion powered entries.
- Maximum of 3 balloons