The National Avocado Launching Championship is exactly what it sounds like: a national avocado launching championship. Teams of three will compete to score the most points by launching avocados at targets using slingshots, water balloon launchers, resistance bands, bulging muscles — basically, any launcher that is human-powered. No air guns, potato guns, flames, laser beams, or booster rockets. Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Wild West Arena | 2801 Charlie Evans Dr., North Platte, Nebraska FREE Admission for Spectators More Details >> www.avocadolaunching.com

NEW DATE: SEPTEMBER 9-10th The national avocado launching championship has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances that were beyond our control. The North Platte visitor bureau board will be making a decision on the date may 25th at that time you can receive a refund or attend our new date. If you need help canceling your hotel reservations please let us know. The National Avocado Launching Championship is exactly what it sounds like: a national avocado launching championship. Teams of three will compete to score the most points by launching avocados at targets using slingshots, water balloon launchers, resistance bands, bulging [...]