This September - The Red Bull Flugtag Returns to the Mississippi

Via a March 19 News Release:

Red Bull Flugtag Soars Back To St. Paul for the Second Time in Event

Teams can apply until June 26 to launch their human-powered, flying crafts as far as possible into the Mississippi River on September 7 at Harriet Island Regional Park

Red Bull Flugtag, the world's one-of-a-kind, human-powered flying craft competition, will triumphantly return to St. Paul, Minn. for the second time in event history on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Harriet Island Regional Park.

At this year’s Red Bull Flugtag, which means “flying day” in German, 50 teams will launch their homemade aircrafts as far as possible into the Mississippi River from a 30-foot-high platform, vying to earn their wings in this unique and exhilarating event. Each team of five will be scored by a panel of celebrity judges on how far their flying craft glides, their creativity and their showmanship. The sky’s the limit on flying craft design submissions, and past applicants have drawn inspiration from their favorite superheroes, music, movies, food and more.

Interested teams of adventurous aviators and creative makers can apply by visiting the event website for their chance to coast into the Mighty Mississippi. There is no cost to request an application, and the deadline to submit a completed application is June 26. All team members must be at least 18 years of age to compete in Red Bull Flugtag St. Paul.

The first time St. Paul hosted Red Bull Flugtag was in 2010, when the then world-record was set at 207 feet by ‘Major Trouble and the Dirty Dixies’ in front of tens of thousands of people. This year’s event marks the second time in history that the competition will be held at Minnesota’s capital.

“Red Bull and Saint Paul have teamed up for nearly a decade to create unique, family-friendly events in our city,” said Mayor Melvin Carter. “I am thrilled to continue this partnership by hosting Flugtag in Saint Paul this summer.”

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter skydived into Harriet Island Regional Park on March 19 to make the announcement. Photo credit: Ryan Taylor / Red Bull

Since 1991, Red Bull Flugtag has made 162 stops around the world, entertaining millions of spectators per year. The current Red Bull Flugtag World Record of 258 feet (78.64 meters) was set in 2013 in Long Beach, Calif. by ‘The Chicken Whisperers’.

For more information, including applications, rules, photos and video footage, visit the Red Bull Flugtag website at https://win.gs/flugtagSTP. Red Bull Flugtag St. Paul is supported by Visit St. Paul, BFGoodrich, Discount Tire, RED HYDROGEN and proud local partners Holiday Stationstores and Cub.