🧩 Spring Puzzle Palooza Speed Puzzling Competition!
Saturday, April 24, 2027 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
🧩 Puzzle Palooza is BACK!
Love puzzles, friendly competition, and a little race against the clock? Puzzle Palooza is back in Monticello!
Join us at the Monticello Community Center for a fun-filled day of jigsaw puzzle competition. Gather your favorite puzzle partners, put your teamwork to the test, and see how quickly you can piece it all together!
Whether you're a seasoned speed puzzler or just enjoy putting puzzles together with family and friends, there's a division for everyone.
🏆 Teams with the fastest completion times in each division will earn awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Registration
Registration fees are per team, and only one person from each team needs to register.
Space is limited, so grab your puzzle partners and get registered!
🧩 Puzzle. Compete. Connect!
Whether you're looking for a little friendly competition, a fun day with family, or a chance to connect with fellow puzzle enthusiasts, Puzzle Palooza is the place to be!
We'll also have a Learn to Speed Puzzle class for those interested in picking up a few tips and tricks before the competition begins.
Bring your team, test your skills, and enjoy a day filled with puzzles, teamwork, and plenty of fun at the Monticello Community Center!
Session 1 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Quads: 500-piece puzzle
Pairs: 350-piece puzzle
Session 2 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Quads (Standard): 500-piece puzzle
Pairs (Any Age): 350-piece puzzle
* Youth Pairs + Plus One - 275 Piece puzzle
📋 Rules & Regulations
Teams keep the puzzle they compete with
Puzzles are distributed at check-in and opened simultaneously
Hands only—no tools, cutting devices, or phones
Sorting containers are allowed (not provided)
Judges will monitor progress
Raise your hand when nearing completion for official timing
If a judge is unavailable, record your time on the provided timecard
Winners announced immediately following each session
🔔 Cancellations:
The final date to cancel is one week prior to the event. After that date, teams are responsible for payment, as puzzles are pre-ordered and space is reserved.
🔄 Puzzle Swap
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!
A fun way to refresh your collection and share the puzzling love.
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🧩 Competition Divisions
Quad Teams – $50 per team
Up to four puzzlers competing to complete a 500-piece puzzle.
Pairs – $40 per team
Up to two puzzlers competing to complete a 350-piece puzzle.
Youth Pairs Plus One - $40 per team
Two youth puzzlers (ages 15 and under) team up with one adult to complete a 275-piece puzzle. It's a fun way for younger puzzlers to experience the excitement of speed puzzling with the guidance and support of an adult teammate.
505 Walnut Street
Monticello, MN 55362 United States