Among the fun to be had at the upcoming Maker Faire is the King of Fling Contest which you, dear reader, can enter today! What, praytell, is a King of Fling contest? Why, it's a little competition wherein participants vie to be dubbed "the Earl of Hurl, the Count of Catapults, or the Baroness of Ballistas" for creating the hurling machine that most accurately smashes a Bozo Bop Bag with a water balloon. Or a dead horse. Contestant's choice. (Though in either case, the projectiles must weigh 4 ounces plus or minus 2 ounces. So good luck finding a 4 ounce dead horse.)

You may make your catapult as elaborate or as simple as you like. You're simply required to follow the the rules listed in the King of Fling Manual, and all machines entered in the event must pass inspection prior to hurling. Other than materials required to construct, it's free. You've got 'til Saturday, October 20, so get to building!

King of Fling Contest at Maker Faire
Saturday 10/20
Travis Country Expo Center [map]
[tickets]