Frequently asked questions.
What is Splash the Stigma?
Splash the Stigma: Water Balloon Battle for a Cause is an event presented by The Beacon to raise awareness about the elevated risk of substance use in rural areas of Nevada and support youth to resist and prevent substance use. Splash the Stigma is a fundraising event to help The Beacon accomplish their mission to support youth and their families in healthy and substance free development.
When is the event?
Splash the Stigma 2025: Water Balloon Battle for a Cause
Date: August 10, 2025
Location: Fernley Rodeo Arena
Time: 8am-10pm
BRING YOUR OWN BALLOONS, LIMITED QUANTITIES FOR SALE.
Who can register?
Kids, teens, and adults of all ages can register! Perhaps you and your neighbor finally want to settle that feud, or the office staff want to take on management, all are welcome! Tickets for the event ask for the age range of the team. We ask that teams stick to the recommended age ranges so that everyone can have safe water balloon fun within their ability level.
What are the rules?
As of early June, 2025, we are working on a rule book that will help keep the tournament safe and well organized. Check back soon for more details.
What other activities will there be?
We will post a list of participating vendors soon, but plan on having access to plenty of food trucks, retail vendors, and more!
We will also have music, dancing, and an awards presentation when the tournament is over.
In between the fierce competition matches we’ve got a few fun ideas in mind for everyone else such as:
1. Water Balloon Dodgeball
Just like regular dodgeball, but with water balloons! Players must dodge incoming balloons—if you get hit, you’re out! Last person standing wins!
2. Water Balloon Spoon Race
A classic egg-and-spoon race, but with water balloons! Players must balance a water balloon on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping or popping it!
3. Water Balloon Hot Potato
Players stand in a circle and pass a water balloon while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the balloon must pop it over their head!
4. Water Balloon Capture the Flag
Divide into teams and play Capture the Flag, but instead of tagging opponents, you throw water balloons to eliminate them!
5. Water Balloon Toss Challenge
Pairs stand close together and toss a water balloon back and forth. After each successful toss, they step farther apart. The last pair with an unbroken balloon wins!
6. Water Balloon Relay Race
Teams race to carry water balloons from one bucket to another using only their hands, heads, or knees! First team to fill their bucket wins!
7. Water Balloon Tag
One person is "It" and must tag others by throwing water balloons! If you get hit, you become the new “It!”
8. Water Balloon Piñata
Hang water balloons from a tree or clothesline and let players swing at them blindfolded!
9. Water Balloon Battle Royale
Every player gets 5 water balloons. The goal is to stay dry while eliminating others! Last person not soaked wins!
10. Water Balloon Obstacle Course
Set up an obstacle course where players must crawl, jump, and dodge while carrying a water balloon!
How can I sign up?
Teams can register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/splash-the-stigma--2025
How can I help?
We are in need of volunteers, sponsors, and donations!
Please contact us if you would like to help out during the event.
Please contact us to become an event sponsor.
Donations can be made here.