"This event is a wonderful way to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists by applying classroom knowledge to a fun, real-world scenario. We are excited to celebrate 25 years of fostering creativity and critical thinking through this competition."
2025 Capital City Pumpkin Drop
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Where: Go Mart Ball Park, Charleston, WV
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. School Check-In/Registration
8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
9:00 a.m. Pumpkin Drop Competition Begins
1:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony (approximate)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
About the Capital City Pumpkin Drop:
The Education Alliance began the Capital City Pumpkin Drop in 1998 to create an innovative spin on how students learn critical math and science skills. Students design enclosures to protect their pumpkins from damage as they drop them from a structure built on an upper deck of the ballpark.