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We are doing our best to highlight the Rock of Ages Challenge events, as well as the contests throughout the US that are not affiliated with the Rock of Ages Challenge. Scroll down to view a complete list of all events.
Rock of Ages Challenge Events for 2025
Lake City, MI -July 5, 2025 - Registration starts at 12:00.
Open tournament starts
2:00 - 2:30 (Approx.) - Kerplunking for the toddlers and little ones,
2:30 - 3:00 (Approx.) - 12 and under Division
3:00-3:30 (Approx.)- 13 and up Amateur division
Awards Ceremony for Open Tournament immediately following after amateur division wraps up.
4:00 Pro division skipping
There is no cost to participate in this event. Any donations are appreciated and will be sent to the Friends Ministry in Lake City. The Friends Ministry provides emergency and long-term relief for members of the surrounding communities.
Skipping stones are difficult to find in the location we are skipping in. Participants are advised to bring their own stones. We will attempt to bring some stones that can be purchased. Any funds will be donated to the Friends Ministry.
Rogers City, MI -August 2, 2025 - Registration starts at 12:00.
Rogers City Nautical Festival Stone Skipping Contest – Presented by Rock of Ages Challenge; August 2, 2025
How well can you skip a stone? Let’s find out! There is no cost to participate in this event. Any donations are appreciated and will be sent to the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Friends Together Group from Rogers City and Alpena, who help support those with cancer. Donations of skipping stones and Bibles appreciated as well!
Skipping stones are difficult to find in the location we are skipping in. Participants are advised to bring their own stones! We will attempt to bring some stones as well. Event organizers will be available to answer questions on starting your own Rock of Ages Stone Skipping Tournament. Organizers will also be there for your prayer requests and will assist with baptisms!
Visit www.rockofageschallenge.com to see additional events and stone skipping rankings. It is our hope to create a database of the best skippers in the state and in the nation. Get your name on the official list of skipping records!
Event timeline: (Times shown are our best guess and are subject to change)
12:00-1:00 Registration
Open tournament starts at 1:00 for all divisions except Pro division
There is the Kerplunking division for the toddlers and little ones, the 12 and under division and the 13 and up Amateur division.
2:30 (Approx.)- Awards Ceremony for Open Tournament immediately following after amateur division wraps up.
3:00 Pro division skipping
Stone skipping rules:
· Contestants will each have 6 attempts to throw a stone.
Judges in each division will determine to the best of their ability, the highest number of skips for each throw. Judges will tally the amount of pitty-pats and skips and record this on the contestant’s registration form.
Stones must be natural stones and not modified in any way.
· Winner of the Kerplunking division gets a first place certificate.
· Winner of the 12 and under division gets a first place certificate.
· Winner of the amateur division win a certificate and a chance to skip with the pros. The first-place skipper automatically has the option to skip with the pros.
· Pro division contestants must show proof of participating with the pros at either Mackinaw Island or Pennsylvania tournament, or win the amateur division. In the event that no pros from Mackinaw Island or Pennsylvania show up, the top five amateur contestants will advance to the pro division.
Event organizers may participate in the contest, but must defer winning any prizes
· Winner of the pro division receives a trophy
· Second place winner of the pro division receives a trophy
· Event will take place rain or shine (except in the instance of lighting). Time may be delayed in the event of heavy downpours.
Mancelona, MI - September 6, 2025 - Registration starts at 8:00 AM (or pre-register at Stone Skipping Registration | Antrim Church Of Chr
This is for all ages for watching or participating. Registration can be completed on the day of the event, but if you can complete the registration form on the bottom of this page (even if you decide later that you cannot make it), that would be best. This helps us determine how many contestants there will be. The first 10 contestants who pre-register will get a free T-shirt! There is no cost to attend or participate. Donations are appreciated and will be provided to the Mancelona Food Pantry. At the registration booth, there will be a line for those registering on that day and a line for those who have pre-registered.
From U.S. 131, head east down Wetzel Lake Road. The road dead-ends at the lake. Depending on the amount of contestants, you may need to park down the road a short distance from the lake. Be considerate and do not block any driveways or seasonal roads.
Event timeline: (Times shown are our best guess and are subject to change)
10:00 Open tournament begins
First event - Kerplunking for the toddlers and little ones,
Second event - 12 and under Division
Third event - 13 and up Amateur division
11:45 Awards Ceremony for Open Tournament
12:00 Pro division skipping
Stone skipping rules:
Contestants will each have 6 attempts to throw a stone
Judges in each division will determine to the best of their ability, the highest number of skips for each throw. Judges will tally the amount of pitty-pats and skips and record this on the contestant’s form
Stones must be natural stones and not modified in any way.
Winner of the amateur division wins $50 prize, or an option to skip with the pros
Pro division contestants must show proof of participating with the pros at either Mackinaw Island or Pennsylvania tournament, or win the amateur division. In the event that no pros from Mackinaw Island or Pennsylvania show up, the top five amateur contestants will advance to the pro division.
Event organizers may participate in the contest, but must defer winning any prizes
Winner of the pro division receives $300
Second place winner of the pro division receives $100
Event will take place rain or shine (except in the instance of lighting). Time may be delayed in the event of heavy downpours.
List of Events for 2025:
Petoskey Stone Festival, Petoskey, MI - May 17th, 2025, at Barnes Park
Kentucky Stone Skipping Invitational, Shelbyville, KY - June 7th, at Lake Shelby
Beryl Days, Empire, MI - June 21st, 2025, at South Bar Lake
Mackinaw Island, MI - July 4th, 2025, at Windemere Point
Greatest 4th in the North, Lake City, MI - July 5th, 2025, Lake Missaukee (Rock of Ages Challenge exclusive event!). Donations to support the Friends Ministry in Lake City. Event is free.
Rogers City Nautical City Festival, Rogers City, MI - August 2nd, 2025, Lake Huron near the park (Rock of Ages Challenge exclusive event!). Donations to support Friends Together support group for those with cancer. Event is free.
Rock of Ages Challenge and Picnic, Mancelona, MI - September 6th, 2025, at Wetzel Lake (Rock of Ages Challenge exclusive event!). Donations to support the Mancelona Food Pantry. Free event, cash prizes! You can register on the day of competition or pre-register here: Stone Skipping Registration | Antrim Church Of Chr
Rock in River Festival, Franklin, PA - August 16th, 2025, at Riverfront Park
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