Mighty Mud Mania
Scottsdale, Ariz. July 25, 2003
TIP: Take a dip in a massive mud bath. Then try the mudslide or the mud obstacle course at this festival that started as a promo for Shout stain remover in 1976 and now draws more than 7,000 kids to its slimy pits.
Twin Peaks Festival North Bend, Wash. Aug. 15-17, 2003
TIP: If you’re still wondering who killed Laura, spend an eerie weekend that includes a trivia contest, a cherry-pie lunch and a Tibetan rock-throwing contest. You may even get to meet Rebekah del Rio. Who?
Lumberjack Championship
Hayward, Wis. July 25-27, 2003
TIP: Let’s face it–there’s just no such thing as too much plaid. See some of the world’s best climbing, rolling and chopping at this festival. Know what female lumberjacks are called? Lumberjills. Really.
Frog Festival
Rayne, La. Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2003
TIP: This town used to export frogs until it became illegal. Now it celebrates its amphibian friends with the Frog Derby, the Diaper Derby (the tadpole version) and frog-eating contest.
Mower Racing Championships
Mendota, Ind. Sept. 13, 2003
TIP: Start your mowers! It began as an April Fools’ joke, but quickly caught on. Contestants reach speeds of 60mph, but blades are removed and helmets are worn.
