Emmanuel Ceja – Fresno
This is an abstract clay model rollercoaster celebrating the Giant Dipper. Made with copper wiring, air dry clay, spray paint, wood, and rhinestones.
Gabriela Valdez – Seaside
This entry was done with a combination of knitting and embroidery. I first rode the Giant Dipper over twenty years ago and have been a fan since. Happy birthday Giant
The Hills Clan – Los Gatos
The whole family contributed to this q-tip replica of the Giant Dipper. Complete with some of our own ride photos from this summer to make the riders.
Sarah Akhtar – Santa Cruz
This breathtaking piece, “Diamond in the Sand” by Sarah Akhtar, captures the magic and allure of the Giant Dipper centered in the heart of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The
Michael Devine – Seaside
The Giant Dipper has been a beloved part of my childhood memories growing up in the Monterey Bay Area. From the attraction’s iconic chaser lights and the two high-flying flags
Lisa Huey-Cole – Sacramento
Haiku entry! Oh the screams of joy! In the last one hundred years: Ahhh! Eee! Whoaaa! Ha! Wheeeee!
Jaclyn Onishi – SALIDA
My poem is about the Giant Dipper! The enjoyment families have had, memories made and traditions that have been created because of this wonderful and historical roller coaster!
Dana Bordona – San Jose
I painted this rock to celebrate the 100 year Anniversary! Feel so blessed to live close to this historic amusement park and one of the best roller coasters of all
Sydnee Welle – Sacramento
This is an original Haiku Hair blows, ocean mist One hundred years of screaming Love, Giant Dipper
Debby Pratt – Sunnyvale
My glass fusion depiction of the Giant Dipper. Layered glass pieces, fired to complete a finished piece.
Steven Reece – Gilroy
I have fond memories of going here throughout my childhood. Wood burning cut from a branch of a fallen tree. 6 inches wide 4.5 inches tall.
Jonathan C Blank – Scotts Valley
Giant Dipper Rollercoaster drawn on a painted six foot foam surfboard.
Maggie – Antelope
Maggie created the Beach Boardwalk model for her 4th grade project, using foam boards, paints, sand, toothpicks, and miniature shells and people. The model includes the silhouettes of the Giant
KRISTY HARTMANN – RANCHO CORDOVA
My poem, The Same Climb, describes a child’s experience riding the Giant Dipper. The child talks about the different emotions she feels throughout the thrill ride. Her emotions mirror a
Levi – Folsom
This was my school research project that I recently completed for fourth grade California landmarks project. My project was on the Boardwalk! I learned a lot about it and I
Janet K Miller – TUCSON
I painted this electric guitar top in the early 2000s in collaboration with Chris Larsen (of Girlbrand Guitars) who built the electric guitar. It’s painted in reverse on plexiglass using
