Factory Day Opens: 9:00 am

Walker Championship Obstacle Course

9:00 am - 1:30 pm: Qualifying
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm: Semi-Finals
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm: Finals
2:45 pm: Awards Ceremony

Walker Mower Experience

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test drive a variety of Walker Mowers

Technical Skills Challenge

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Try your hand at a number of challenges

Factory Tours

9:00 am - 11:15 am
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tours begin in the west main entrance

Walker Ware Store

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Factory Day Closes: 3:00 pm

Coffee Truck

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free hot and cold drinks

Lunch

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Free picnic-style lunch buffet

Walrus Ice Cream

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free hand-dipped ice cream

Kettle Corn Popcorn

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free Kettle Corn, Caramel Corn, or Cheese Corn

HOURS

• 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
• The Walker Team is excited to see you and is working very hard to prepare for your visit. In order to have the best experience, please arrive no earlier than 9:00 am. As a reminder, all activities will close down at 3:00 pm.

WEATHER

• Factory Day is primarily an outdoor event.
• While the weather is generally pleasant in September, please bring sunscreen and a hat. The Colorado sun is no joke!
• Water, shade, and resting places will be available for all guests throughout the day.

AMMENITIES

• Free lunch will be provided for all who submit an RSVP registration.
• Lunch hours are from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
• Free coffee, drinks, kettle corn, and ice cream will be available throughout the day.

PARKING

• When you arrive, please use the main Walker Entrance off Harmony Road, east of I-25.
• Need driving directions? CLICK HERE
• Parking attendants will direct you.
• If you have a handicap placard or have questions, please let a parking attendant know.
• For those who need a little extra help walking from the parking area, courtesy carts will be available to help shuttle to the Welcome Tent.

END OF DAY EXIT

• Traffic will not be monitored at the end of the day.
• Please exit slowly and carefully.

Rules for Contestants

• Must have signed Participant Liability Waiver
• Must be wearing a Walker Rider wristband
• Must have a driver's license or permit in order to operate a machine

Rules for the Course

• Qualifying runs limited to 3 per participant
• The clock starts when the tractor crosses the start line
• The clock stops when the tractor crosses the finish line
• Operator must follow the indicated course path
• Operator must collect the flags in the correct sequence
• Time out is called only in case of a safety emergency
• Out of control operators will not be allowed to finish the course
• Operator times will be posted on the displays
• All decisions made by course judges are final

Schedule

• 9:00 am - 1:30 pm: Qualifying
• 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm: Semi-Finals
• 2:25 pm - 2:45 pm: Finals
• 2:45 pm: Awards Ceremony

Penalties

• Moving any block or structure - 2 Seconds
• Knocking over a tennis ball - 2 Seconds
• Failure to return a flag - 5 Seconds
• Missing a course objective - 5 Seconds
• Hitting a head banger - 5 Seconds
• Failure to follow indicated course path - Disqualified