Matt G – Roseville, CA
I scratch-built this 1:24 scale model of a section of the Giant Dipper’s track, showing how it is constructed. This model is partly based on Frederick Church’s 1929 patent for
Crystal Baker – Sacramento
Giant Dipper roller coaster at Santa Cruz Boardwalk as if it were colorful stained glass with the sun peaking through in a day room.
Monica Lugo – San Jose
I came up with a Giant Dipper/Boardwalk theme nail design, complete with Dream Wheel and carousel, to proudly display on my nails for Coaster Con.
Meaghan Carpentier – Ottawa (Canada)
Happy 100th! I was introduced to the Giant Dipper by its number one fan, so for his milestone birthday along with the Dipper’s milestone birthday, I recreated the iconic light-up
Lydia Soderberg – Newport Beach
Lydia made this model as a project for her fifth grade class after visiting grandma in Santa Cruz.
Elissa Abdalla – Santa Cruz
My brain after a Boardwalk ride.
Sofia – Wood
My name is Sofia. I’m in 4th grade and this is my California landmark project. I love going to Santa Cruz.
Ingrid Beesley – Concord
Giant Dipper Haiku Rode the dipper 100x As a kid it was a thrill Now it’s my kids turn
Rosalia – Sacramento
My name is Rosalia, and I am 9 years old. I live in Sacramento, and Santa Cruz is a place my family and I love to visit at least once
Murphy – Felton
Giant Dipper Cake, Dream Wheel inspired cupcakes, and cake pop beach balls.
Jen McGarvey – Boulder Creek
I made a candle inspired by the boardwalk that smells like funnel cake, sea salt and candy. It’s called Giant dipper as a nod to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. I’d
