2nd Annual AACORN Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
March 10, 2024 @ 11:30AM — 3:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
AACORN's Dr. Liz Farner Activity Building: 6409 South 34th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Get Directions
Come "Puzzle" with us!
Gather your team and battle in a race against other teams to put together either a 300 or 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. Come enjoy a nice winter day with friends and/or family. Join us for the competition or just for the fun! Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place. Each team will get to keep their puzzle. UPDATE: Registration has been extended because we still have room for more teams! It will remain open until March 8th or until all spots are filled!
Gather your team and battle in a race against other teams to put together the jigsaw puzzle! Come enjoy a nice winter day with friends and/or family. Join us for the competition or just for the fun!
We have two contests, so you can sign up for one or even both:
300-piece puzzle (teams of up to 2) at 11:30am,
followed by a
500-piece puzzle (teams of up to 4) at 1:30pm
UPDATE: Registration has been extended because we still have room for more teams! It will remain open until March 8th or until all spots are filled!
Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each contest. Teams will get to keep their puzzle.
Registration for 300-piece (teams of up to 2) is $40 per team, limited to 12 teams.
- 300 Piece Puzzle Contest starts at 11:30am, so please arrive early. Check in begins at 11am.
Registration for 500-piece (teams of up to 4) is $60 per team, limited to 10 teams.
- 500 Piece Puzzle Contest starts at 1:30pm, with check in beginning at 1pm.
All proceeds go directly to AACORN and supports us in Expanding Choices and Building Community for adults with developmental or intellectual differences in our agricultural environment. Adult Agricultural Community Options for Residential Needs.
Learn more at: aacorncommunity.org
Hot chocolate will be available, and feel free to bring your own snacks.
How does it work? What are the rules?
- The puzzles will be kept a secret until the race begins!
- Puzzles will be ready on your team’s table when you arrive. To keep the puzzle a secret, it will be secured in a paper bag.
- No early starts and no peeking!
- Hands only! The use of any puzzle tools, trays, cutting devices, flashlights, phones, etc. is not allowed.
- When the race starts, rip open your bag and get to puzzling
- Judges will be monitoring the puzzle arena and watching as teams get close to finishing. Be sure to yell “AACORN” when you are finished so we can record your time
- Most importantly, have fun!!
AACORN is located at
6409 S. 34th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Questions? email staff@aacorncommunity.org