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ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST BED RACE
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
(Rain Date: Saturday, October 6th)
Bed Review & Judging - 12:30 pm on Center St.
Bed Races - 2:00 pm on Main St./Town Green
2012 Bed Race Application: MS Word Format -or- PDF Format
**APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 21, 2012**
We're looking for some bed racing enthusiasts to put on a show...and win a little cash and bragging rights in the process! This event is open to civic groups, community organizations, volunteer groups, or even neighbors who just want to get in on the fun and excitement of old-fashioned bed racing. The beds are categorized and compete by weight against their peers.
BED REVIEW
Beds will be reviewed and judged in three categories with plaques being awarded in each category:
RACES
Teams will race in groups of 2 down Main Street in front of the First Congregational Church. Places will be determined by best overall times.
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Best two times will have a "race off."
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Cash awards to the first three places and a trophy to the first place team.
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Prizes will be in the form of Gift Cards: 1st Prize - $150, 2nd Prize - $75, 3rd Prize - $50
RULES
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Bed must sit with all four wheels touching the ground.
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Someone must be on the bed.
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The bed must have a mattress.
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The handle bars or steering mechanism of the bed must be within the width of the bed.
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A seatbelt must hold the passenger in place while on the bed.
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No bed rider under the age of 14.
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Bed must pass inspection by the Bed Race Committee before the race.
For more information, contact the Apple Harvest Office or Kiwanis Club: Bill Woods 860-628-4292 or Len Marcheselle 860-621-3792.
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