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14th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss

at Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

January 3, 2009

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At last, the answer to that age-old question: "How do I get rid of this dang fruitcake?"

People in Manitou Springs have found the answer. Throw it as far as you can, by any means that you can, and hope it’s never found again. You can come watch this amazing event for free (however, contestants pay a small fee or donate a can of non-perishable food to enter the events).

Separate prizes are given to numerous special tossing divisions. That is, athletes choosing to toss their fruitcakes by hand are not competing directly with those who use a catapult, giant slingshot, or spud gun (or is that a fruitcake gun?). The audience needs to be ever-vigilant for those fruitcakes that end up being tossed straight up in the air by contestants whose timing on the catapult isn’t quite perfect. You know you’re having a bad day when you get hit in the head with a frozen fruitcake falling from hundreds of feet above you.

Several local Inns offer Fruitcake Toss specials, including a heavy-duty cake to use in the event, and advance coaching on the art of fruitcake tossing.

The day also includes a Fruitcake Glamour Competition, with prizes for most Beautiful, Ugliest, and most Creative fruitcakes. Or, you might enjoy the team Spatula Relay race.

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    Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

    502 Manitou Ave.
    Manitou Springs, CO 80829

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: Free, but contestants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to participate.

    Info Phone: 719-685-5089

  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    January 3, 2009

    Times:
    9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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    • Event Name: 14th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss
      "Don't miss this event!"
      Review posted by: Amy L from Colorado Springs, CO, Dec 31, 2008
      

      The Fruitcake Toss is a unique event that you don't want to miss. The feeling of community in Manitou is always strong, but on Fruitcake Toss day, it's even stronger! Arrive early to get a good... Expand

      The Fruitcake Toss is a unique event that you don't want to miss. The feeling of community in Manitou is always strong, but on Fruitcake Toss day, it's even stronger! Arrive early to get a good viewing spot that is not in the line of fire. Bring a can of food to donate - required for participants but what the heck, bring something to donate even if you're just going to be a spectator. There's a food cart that sells hot & cold drinks, hot dogs and more, so bring a little cash for that. The event wraps up with a "crowd pleaser" which means something gets blown up via fruitcake. Very fun event and then you can spend some time in the great little town of Manitou! Collapse

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    • Event Name: 14th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss
      "Don't miss this event!"
      Review posted by: Amy L from Colorado Springs, CO, Dec 31, 2008
      

      The Fruitcake Toss is a unique event that you don't want to miss. The feeling of community in Manitou is always strong, but on Fruitcake Toss day, it's even stronger! Arrive early to get a good... Expand

      The Fruitcake Toss is a unique event that you don't want to miss. The feeling of community in Manitou is always strong, but on Fruitcake Toss day, it's even stronger! Arrive early to get a good viewing spot that is not in the line of fire. Bring a can of food to donate - required for participants but what the heck, bring something to donate even if you're just going to be a spectator. There's a food cart that sells hot & cold drinks, hot dogs and more, so bring a little cash for that. The event wraps up with a "crowd pleaser" which means something gets blown up via fruitcake. Very fun event and then you can spend some time in the great little town of Manitou! Collapse

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• What's
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