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SUMMARY:2026 MITEE Gobble Squabble
DESCRIPTION:Robots, makers, and community—all in one place.\nJoin us Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Bear Creek Elementary School in Monument for Monumental Impact’s 6th Annual MITEE Gobble Squabble. Watch robotics competitions, meet the people who build and mentor, and explore the Makers & Community Expo. Guests are welcome, and there is no charge to watch the competitions or visit the expo.\nPlan your visit\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanned time\nWhat’s happening\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m.–approximately 4:00 p.m.\nRobot Chaos combat robotics ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/2026-robot-chaos/ )\n\n\n10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.\nMakers & Community Expo\n\n\n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.\nFTC BIOBUZZ Scrimmage matches ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/2026-ftc-scrimmage/ ), with a lunch break\n\n\nApproximately 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.\nOpen Robotics Competition (ORC) matches ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/open-robotics-competition-20261121/ )\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition schedules are subject to change. Follow the individual event pages for team check-in, inspections, registration, and the latest match details. Food trucks are planned for the day.\nExplore the competitions\nFTC BIOBUZZ Scrimmage ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/2026-ftc-scrimmage/ )\nFIRST Tech Challenge teams test their robots and strategies in practice matches. Watch students put their engineering and teamwork to work, or visit the scrimmage page to learn how teams register and how to volunteer through FIRST.\nRobot Chaos ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/2026-robot-chaos/ )\nFairyweight and plastic antweight combat robots enter the arena. Watch the matches, meet the builders, or visit the Robot Chaos page for competition classes, rules, and registration through Robot Combat Events.\nOpen Robotics Competition (ORC) ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/open-robotics-competition-20261121/ )\nORC builders test and improve their robots through friendly match competition. Newcomers and guests are welcome. Visit the ORC page to learn how to compete, watch, or help.\nMakers & Community Expo\nFrom 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., meet local makers, robotics teams, and community organizations. See what they are creating, ask questions, and discover ways to learn, build, mentor, or participate in the Pikes Peak region.\nInterested in sharing your work or organization at a table? Email enable@monumentalimpact.org ( mailto:enable@monumentalimpact.org ) with a brief description of what you would like to share. We do not plan to charge a table fee.\nVolunteer\nGobble Squabble takes many hands—from welcoming guests and supporting the expo to setup, event operations, and cleanup. Food will be provided for event volunteers.\nFor general Gobble Squabble, Robot Chaos, ORC, or expo opportunities, visit our Gobble Squabble Squad Sign-up Genius.\nFTC scrimmage volunteers apply through FIRST’s system and complete the requirements and training for their assigned roles; see the FTC Scrimmage page ( https://monumentalimpact.org/events/2026-ftc-scrimmage/ ) for instructions.\nSponsor or Volunteer as a Group\nBusinesses, schools, clubs, and community organizations can help bring Gobble Squabble to life. Ready to sponsor the event?  Explore sponsorship opportunities and recognition levels in our Gobble Squabble campaign ( https://givebutter.com/MITEE-Gobble-Squabble-2026 ).\nGroups are also welcome to volunteer together. Opportunities include welcoming guests, supporting the Makers & Community Expo, and helping with setup and cleanup. FTC scrimmage volunteer roles require a separate application and training through FIRST.\nWe’d be glad to recognize sponsors and group volunteers in our event communications and at Gobble Squabble. To coordinate group volunteering or discuss recognition, email enable@monumentalimpact.org ( mailto:enable@monumentalimpact.org ) with your organization’s name and how you’d like to participate.\nSupport the Gobble Squabble and Our Robotics Community\nGobble Squabble brings builders, teams, makers, mentors, and neighbors together around what they love to create. Your gift helps us keep the cost low for competitors, provide food for volunteers, and welcome makers and community organizations to share their work at the expo without a table fee.\nThat support reaches beyond one day. It helps more people find their place in a community where they can learn from one another, build new skills, and encourage the next generation of innovators.\nSupport the 2026 MITEE Gobble Squabble and our robotics community ( https://givebutter.com/MITEE-Gobble-Squabble-2026 ).\nGet event updates\nGet Connected ( https://monumentalimpact.org/get-connected/ ) and subscribe to the Monumental Impact newsletter for schedule updates, guest information, and news about the Gobble Squabble. Competition and volunteer registration are handled through the relevant event pages above.\n
URL:https://monumentalimpact.org/events/mitee-gobble-squabble-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN=Monumental Impact:MAILTO:enable@monumentalimpact.org
CATEGORIES:2026 4th Quarter (October-December),2026 Calendar Year (January-December),Combat Robotics,Community Events (Guests Welcome),Competitive Robotics (Members),FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC),Makers Showcases (Guests Welcome),Open Robotics Competition (ORC)
LOCATION:1330 Creekside Dr, Monument, CO 80132
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