Events
HOW do i Participate ???
We here at redneck central know how excited you are at the prospect of participating in the events scheduled.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, we had to create some general rules to help guide the participants and the organizers.
Rule #1. Keep in mind everyone here is a volunteer trying to raise funds for some worthwhile community projects. So, please treat everyone with the same respect you would expect.
Rule #2. Redneck is the word of the day. Act, celebrate and enjoy everything redneck. However, public intoxication will not be tolerated. Please drink responsibly.
Rule #3. Most events require an entry fee and all event participants are required to sign a liability waiver.
Rule #4. In the spirit of Rule #1, Judges may be bribed with suitable contributions to the cause. Judges must publicly disclose bribes prior to their votes.
Rule #5. Enjoy the Redneck Festival and come back next year, YA HEAR!
*** Event Rules ***
** For all events, ALL entrants must be of legal age (18) or accompanied by parent or legal guardian and sign a release. The festival committee reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone, for any reason.
Zimmie’s Bean Eating Contest -- Saturday 1:00 pm
Entrants will challenge their ability to eat a generous portion of beans and drink iced tea while their hands are behind their backs. Contestants must be at least 18 years of age or 14 and have parental consent. Festival will provide the beans. Iced tea provided by Zimmerman’s Dairy. Entry Fee $5.
Ugliest Pick-up Truck Contest -- Saturday 2:00 pm
Entrants vehicles must have current license, registration and insurance. Drivers’ must have valid driver’s license. Vehicles will begin at designated starting point, drive very slowly from point A, stop at judging stand, then continue to point B. Entry Fee $10.
The Junkman’s Contest -- Saturday 4:00 pm
Entrants vehicles must have current license, registration and insurance. Drivers’ must have valid driver’s license. Two-man teams must enter vehicle, put on seatbelts, drive from point A to point B, load pile of scrap, re-enter vehicle, re-install seatbelts and sound horn. Entry fee $10.
Mr. Redneck Contest -- Saturday 7:00 pm
Entrants will show their Mr. Redneck attire and talents. Contestants must be at least 18 years of age.
Nudity will not be allowed. Entry Fee $5
Daisy Duke -- Saturday 7:00 pm
This fun filled event consists of girls or women sporting their Daisy Duke duds. Entrants will be introduced on stage and may exhibit talents if desired. Contestants must be at least 18 years of age. Depending on the number of entries, judges may elect to separate contestants into age categories. Nudity will not be allowed. Entry Fee $5
Redneck Wedding -- Sunday 12 Noon
Couples of opposite sex must produce a valid marriage license from their county of residence, which may be secured from the county courthouse. Officiated by Mayor Tina Hagenbach, this binding ceremony will be provided free of charge. A drawing will be held for a free honeymoon weekend at a Bed & Breakfast Resort Hotel.
Watermelon Eating Contest -- Sunday 1:00 pm
Participants in this traditional redneck event will have an opportunity to eat fresh, juicy watermelon. Given a fresh slice of watermelon, each contestant, with hands tied behind their back, will attempt to eat his/her watermelon faster than the competition. Age categories will be announced. Entry Fee $5.
Chariot Race -- Sunday 2:00 pm
Two-man teams will participate in this one-of-a-kind event. Heads-up competition, riding specially designed toilets-on-wheels (provided by the festival), entrants will compete against other teams to navigate their chariot through the course. Team members will take turns on the commode while the other pushes. Contestants must be at least 18 years of age. Entry Fee $20 per team.
Lawn Tractor Race -- Sunday 4:00 pm
In this two-class (stock or modified) event, contestants will race their lawn tractors through a designated course on the streets in town. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age or 14+ and parent must be present & sign release. Helmets are required. Entry Fee $20.
Tug-A-War -- Sunday 5:00 pm
Teams in this event will consist of six (6) members 18+ years of age. Two teams will compete against each other, pulling the redneck rope until the judge selects a winner. Teams will compete (through a process of elimination) until a first, second and third place is determined. Emergency service teams enter for FREE. All other teams are charged a $25 Entry Fee.
Best Rack Contest -- Sunday 7:00 pm
In a new event for this year, contestants will try to win the “BEST RACK” contest. Categories include the best DEER or DEAR rack. Age categories are possible, but DEAR nudity will not be allowed. Entry Fee $5.
(Disclaimer – The Redneck Festival Committee reserves the right to substitute prizes for all events.)