Outhouse Race Registration Form

BEANS AND CORNBREAD Thousands will flock to the festival to enjoy the 2,000 lbs. of pinto beans stewing in giant cast iron cauldrons. The fest also features the Bean Fest Artisans Market on the Square that's filled with handmade crafts from around the state. GREAT ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP OUTHOUSE RACES The ridiculous race showcases cleverly themed privies steered by drivers sitting on toilet seats. The "people powered potty" teams are racing for high stakes - the gold toilet seat award (and cash prize). MUSIC Music will be on the Courthouse Stage all weekend long. Don't forget to stop in the Pickin' Park to see both locals and pickers from out of town having mini jam sessions under the gazebos.

A hint of autumn in the air means outhouse racers are being constructed and bean and cornbread recipes perfected for the Arkansas Bean Fest and Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race, to be held Friday and Saturday, October 27th - 28th, 2023 in Mountain View.

 

This great events has a Parade of Outhouses around 1 p.m. The crowd gathers to cheer for their favorite "people powered potty" team of driver and pushers. The wheeled outhouses are outfitted with a steering device for the driver (while sitting on a potty seat), with power provided by two pushers. Teams get into the spirit by dressing in costumes to fit the theme of their privy. All sense of decorum is abandoned as the racers line up and run in heats on Howard Ave. to determine the fastest privy in the Ozarks. Teams compete for the revered Gold, Silver and Bronze toilet seat awards and cash prizes.

Check-in and inspection for the outhouse race will begin at 11am. Oct. 28, followed by a rules meeting at noon, parade of outhouses at 1pm, opening ceremonies at 1:15 and the start of the first heat of races at 1:30. Championship races will start as soon as possible after the last elimination heat.   Guidelines for construction of an outhouse in each class are as follows: Stock Class – • ¼ inch plywood minimum thickness  • Steering system with steering wheel (no ropes) • Any size wheels. • Pusher bar must extend no more than 14 inches beyond outhouse sides (no exceptions), and pushers must be able to see around the outhouse. • No plastic or Styrofoam • You may decorate outside in any non-offensive manner.   Rules –

1. All participants and their outhouses must check in by 11am at the registration area on Howard St. for registration and inspection.
2. Any racer may be disqualified for deliberately colliding with or intentionally hindering another racer.
3. All racers must stay in the designated lane assigned at start of race. Veering out of lane is a disqualifying event.
4. For safety reasons, any outhouse not meeting specifications will not race.
5. All decisions concerning specifications, conduct of the race and results will be made by the Outhouse Committee and the Chamber and their decision is final.
6. Waivers will be signed by all participants the day of the event. If under 18, a parents signature is required.