Mission #1 of the Summer Games Series
Dunk it.
Post it.
Win it.
Think you've got the dunk to win? Show off your creativity, collect votes from friends and family, and compete for up to $3,500 in cash and prizes. Film your best dunk at Fun Park, post it on Instagram, and climb the leaderboard.
Countdown to Submissions Ending
Submissions open until July 16, 2026. Get your dunk ready — registration is now open.
Prizes
Win your share of up to $3,500 in cash & prizes
Local Competition
- 1st$1,000 Cash
- 2ndPlatinum Birthday Party PackageValue $410
- 3rdGold Birthday Party PackageValue $310
- 4thSilver Birthday Party PackageValue $210
- 5thAdvance to the National Fun Dunk Challenge
National Championship
The Top 5 winners from each participating location advance to the National Fun Dunk Championship.
$2,500
National Champion cash prize
The maximum prize value available to an individual participant is $3,500, consisting of a $1,000 local First Place prize and a $2,500 National Championship prize.
How it works
Six steps to the leaderboard
Register
Complete the registration form below before posting your first entry.
Visit Fun Park
Choose your participating location and head to the Dunk Zone.
Film Your Dunk
Get creative and record your best dunk. To qualify:
- You must be visible in the video
- The Fun Park basketball hoop and backboard must be visible
- The basketball must pass completely through the rim
Follow Your Location
Follow the official Instagram account for the location you are representing.
Post Your Video
Post your video publicly on Instagram. Be sure to:
- Tag your Fun Park location
- Add your Fun Park location as a collaborator
- Use the official contest hashtag: #FunDunkChallenge
- Keep your Instagram account public throughout the competition
Start Collecting Votes
Voting begins immediately once your video is posted.
Instagram Scoring
Only engagement from users who follow the official Instagram account of the participating location counts toward the final score.
Inspiration
Looking for your next dunk?
Need ideas? Here's a lineup of creative slam-dunk sequences to spark your entry. Pull one off at Fun Park, film it, and post it — then make it your own.
Register
Register for the Fun Dunk Challenge
Complete your registration before posting your entry.
Timeline
Key dates
Submission Period
July 3 – July 16, 2026
Visit Fun Park, film your dunk, and post your entry on Instagram.
Voting Period
July 3 – July 30, 2026
Voting begins as soon as a participant posts their entry and continues until the voting deadline.
Winner Announcement
August 1, 2026
Local winners will be announced on Fun Park's social media channels.
Questions
FAQs
Do I need to register before posting my video?
Yes. Registration is required before posting your contest entry.
Can I submit more than one dunk?
Yes. You may submit multiple entries throughout the competition. Only your highest-scoring eligible submission will be used for winner determination.
Can I compete in multiple Fun Park locations?
No. Participants may only compete in one location's competition. All entries must be submitted under the same selected location.
Does my Instagram account need to be public?
Yes. Your Instagram account must remain public from the date of submission until winners are announced. This allows us to verify entries and calculate scores.
When does voting start?
Voting begins immediately after your entry is posted on Instagram.
How are winners chosen?
Winners are determined entirely by Instagram engagement — Like = 1 point, Comment = 2 points, Share = 3 points. The participant with the highest verified score at each location wins.
Can I post my video on TikTok, Facebook, or other platforms?
Yes. However, only Instagram engagement counts toward scoring and winner selection.
What kind of dunks are allowed?
Creative dunk concepts are encouraged — costumes, storytelling, creative camera angles, bounce-assisted dunks, and fun group participation are welcome. The basketball must pass completely through the rim for the entry to qualify.
Can I use props or perform a creative stunt?
Yes, but staff approval is required before filming any prop-based, choreographed, or non-traditional dunk concept.
Can I stand on another person's shoulders?
No. The only exception is a child seated on the shoulders of their parent or legal guardian as part of an approved creative concept. Adult participants may not stand on another person’s shoulders under any circumstances.
What happens if I place in the Top 5?
The Top 5 winners from each participating location advance to the National Fun Dunk Championship for a chance to become the National Fun Dunk Champion and win a $2,500 cash prize.
Do voters need to follow Fun Park?
Yes. Only likes, comments, and shares from users who follow the official Instagram account of the participating location count toward scoring.
(Link the contest-rules PDF/doc here.)