16th Tombstone Derby set for Oct. 30 in Elmore’s Depot Park

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Staff Writer

It’s back!
The Elmore Historical Society will present the 16th annual Tombstone Derby Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Depot Park.
“We have put together a tentative schedule but are working on adding even more fun events for the entire family,” said Rick Claar, Elmore Historical Society president. “We would really like to start building our ‘Motorized Casket’ entries back up and we need the community’s help. Any individual, organization or business is encouraged to participate in our event. Just decorate up a riding lawnmower, four-wheeler, go cart or something similar for yourselves or your business or organization.
“Use your imagination to create your Halloween themed-vehicle,” Claar said. “Not only will you be participating in our games but will also be part of our parade through town.”
The tentative event schedule includes:
• 11 a.m.3- p.m.: Halloween Fun food served at the Historical Society Barn.
• 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Halloween Pet Costume Contest (awards follow).
• 12:10-12:30 p.m.: Kids’ Halloween Costume Contest (awards follow).
• 12:40-1:10 p.m.: Parade of Fools (includes motorized caskets, pets, kids, bicycles, hearses and anybody else that wants to participate). Bring noise makers. (All kids participating in the parade will receive a Halloween Bag of Treats and Fun Things).
• 1:15-1:35 p.m.: Body Parts Toss.
• 1:40-2 p.m.: Cadaver Toss.
• 2:10-2:40 p.m.: Pumpkin Chunking Contest (kids 12 and under).
• 2:45-3:15 p.m.: Motorized Casket Games.
• 3:25 Tombstone Derby.
• 3:45 Motorized Casket Awards Ceremony.
Follow the Elmore Historical Society at facebook.com/ElmoreHistoricalSociety.

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