Come spit your way to a National title held at the opening of the Kolacky Days Celebration! Open to all ages! We have three (3) Categories of Spitters:
Baker's Dozen & Under (13 & Younger)
14 - 55 Years of Age
55 & Over
Contest Rules & Regulations
The rules follow the Official Championship Rules for the US Watermelon Seed Spitting Championships in Wisconsin.
Prune spitting is an open competition for any age and sex. Height, weight, or size of mouth shall not prevent any individual from competing. Official prunes will be provided. No one will permitted to use their own prunes.
Professional tobacco spitters are not eligible. Chin dribblers shall be disqualified.
Immediate disqualification to any contestant using any form of pipe, tube, or other hollow object to propel prunes.
Any competitor receiving assistance, of any kind, at moment of prune launching shall be immediately disqualified.
Contestants who accidentally swallow prunes while sucking in air prior to prune launch, will be given one extra prune. Event organizers and sponsors shall not be held responsible for the after effects of prunes swallowed by any contestant.
People who wear dentures, whose teeth go further than the prune shall abide by judges decision: Distance prune travels is the only thing that counts. We will not provide poly‐grip.
No running, jumping, skipping, or laying down while spitting. All spitting shall be from an erect, stationary stance.
A contestant must perform as an individual in the singles events. This disqualifies contestants gaining additional distance from a swat on the rear at the time of spitting.
All spitting methods shall be acceptable. Simple blowing of prune from between teeth, from corners of lips, wide open mouth, the tongue roll, or any style preferred by contestant.
Previous Winners
Baker's Dozen & Under (13 & Younger)
2015 - Dustin Horejsi, Montgomery, MN
2016 - Derrick Horejsi, Montgomery, MN - 22 Feet 6 Inches
2017 - Austin Testerman - 13 Feet 5 Inches
2018 - Isaac Niesen - 19 Feet 5 Inches
2019 - Isaac Schroeder, Montgomery, MN - 15 Feet 2 Inches
2020 - No Contest
2021 - Kellen Jirik, Lonsdale, MN - 17 Feet 8 Inches
2022 - Kellen Jirik, Lonsdale, MN - 17 Feet 9 Inches
2023 - Landon Jirik, Lonsdale, MN - 14 Feet 10 Inches
14 -55 Years of Age
2015 - Greg Schleis, Montgomery, MN
2016 - Thomas Franek, Montgomery, MN - 21 Feet 4 Inches
2017 - Jesse Skluzacek, Lonsdale, MN - 22 Feet 9 Inches
2018 - Patrick Brockway, Montgomery, MN - 27 Feet 1 Inch
2019 - David Turley, New York, NY - 30 Feet 10 Inches
2020 - No Contest
2021 - Darren Iverson, Montgomery, MN - 36 Feet 4 Inches
2022 - Darren Iverson, Montgomery, MN - 29 Feet 6 Inches
2023 - Darran Iverson, Montgomery, MN - 33 Feet 2 Inches
Senior Division (55 & Over)
2017 - Greg Schleis, Montgomery, MN - 18 Feet 9 Inches
2018 - Greg Schleis, Montgomery, MN - 17 Feet 2 Inches
2019 - Greg Schleis, Montgomery, MN - 26 Feet 4 Inches
2020 - No Contest
2021 - Steve Pan, Montgomery, MN - 24 Feet 2 Inches
2022 - Tim Kuchinka, Green Cove Springs, FL - 26 Feet 10 Inches
2023 - Steve Pan, Montgomery, MN - 24 Feet 10 Inches
*In 2017, the 14 & Over Division was split into two (2) to create a Senior Division.
For More Information
For more information, please contact the Montgomery Area Community Club at (507) 953-0094 or email us at kolackydays@gmail.com.
Admission / Button Required: No
Umístění (Location)
Memorial Park - 500 5th St. SE