a great day of madcap madness!

The Obtainium Cup Contraptor’s Rally is a wonderful and wacky day of creativity, featuring handmade contraptions tasked with challenges, including Robots, Zombies, and the Mad Hatter Tea Party. This FREE family event includes food trucks, beer & wine, music, entertainment and unique arts & crafts vendors. Attendees are encouraged to dress up!

Event Schedule:

11:00 am: Event opens, Rally Team Check-in Booth opens.
2:00 pm: Rally begins
5:00 pm: Awards Ceremony and music
For more information, check out our Facebook page for up to date information before and during the rally!

Get involved:

Spectators are welcome, but if you want to compete, volunteer or vend, scroll down for details.

Photo Credit: Steampunk Explorer and Clara Blackheart

Welcome Brave Rally Participants and Teams!

To officially enter a vehicle or bicycle in the rally and receive a medal:

  1. Fill out the Participant Form.

  2. Pay the entry fee to no later than July 15, 2024, one of the following ways:
    Donations Page
    PayPal: neverwashaul@gmail.com
    Send check to Obtainium Works, 510 Pennsylvania Street, Vallejo, CA  94590

  3. Print and fill out the Waiver, which must be signed by all team members and submitted at the Check-in booth at the event. If team member is under 18, they must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

    Last-minute Rally Team Registrations will be accepted at the Check-in Booth, with an increased fee.

Rally Team Check-In

  1. Rally Teams must check in between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Check-in & Info Booth.

  2. Your team’s registration will be confirmed, waivers for each participant must be submitted.

  3. Trailer parking is at Nimitz Avenue and Pintado Street. You can off-load your vehicle and drive it to Mare Island Art Studio.

  4. All participants receive food and drink tickets, water is provided.  

The Rally & Challenges:

At 2:00 pm, Teams line up in front of the Neverwas Haul. Your team’s strategy, style and creativity will be scored by our esteemed panel of Judges.  

  1. Zombie Hazard: Suggestions include; convince them you are a Zombie or have no brains, offer a bribe such as jello brains or vodka for Russian Sailor Zombies, or come up with an original solution.
    Disclaimer: Beating Zombies with croquet bats or other weaponry is forbidden as this is a protected Zombie Preserve.

  2. Mad Hatter Tea Party: The Queen of Hearts leads the madcap party in a variety of riddles and games.

  3. Robot Realm: Prepare your robot fighting skills to take on our trash can robots.

Rally Finish & After Party

The rally ends when the last vehicle finishes the challenges and is parked along the waterfront. The Awards Ceremony happens around 5:00 pm.

Volunteers

We rely on our amazing team of volunteers to host this community event. There are multiple volunteer opportunities. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Thank you for getting involved! Just fill out the Volunteer form.

Vendors

We are seeking makers and vendors of handmade goods; art, cosplay, clothing, jewelry and fun gifts. 10x10 Booths start at $100. To apply, fill out the Vendor Form and we’ll get back to you.