Application

Outhouse Race Registration

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Deadline: Oct 22, 2027 12:00 am (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 22, 2027 10:00 am - Oct 23, 2027 5:00 am (CST)
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Mountain View, Arkansas
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Free

About the application

The Arkansas Championship Outhouse Races will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2027 in Mountain View, Arkansas!

The fun kicks off with the Parade of Outhouses around 1:00 PM, when the crowd gathers to cheer on their favorite “people-powered potty” teams. Each wheeled outhouse comes complete with a steering device for the fearless driver—who just so happens to be seated on a potty seat—while two mighty pushers supply the horsepower.

Teams go all out, dressing in costumes to match the theme of their privy, and all sense of seriousness disappears as racers line to compete in heats for the title of Fastest Privy in the Ozarks.

About the event

Join us in downtown Mountain View, Arkansas, for the 45th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races! This annual tradition brings thousands of visitors to the Ozarks for two days of live music, arts and crafts vendors, great food, and one of the most unusual races you'll ever see! Bean Fest & Free Pinto Beans Saturday is all about the beans! Watch as teams of bean cookers prepare hundreds of pounds of pinto beans in large cast-iron kettles right on the courthouse square. Each team adds its own special seasonings and competes for the title of best beans. Once the judging is complete, the beans are served FREE to festival visitors, while supplies last! Championship Outhouse Races You won't want to miss the famous Championship Outhouse Races on Saturday afternoon! Teams build and decorate their own outhouses, then race them down the street in a competition that's been entertaining crowds for generations. It's one of the most popular and memorable parts of Bean Fest! Live Music & Entertainment Mountain View is known as the Folk Music Capital of the World, and Bean Fest is a great time to experience our musical heritage. Enjoy live performances on the courthouse stage throughout the festival, along with traditional music and informal jam sessions around downtown and at Pickin' Park. Shopping & Food Vendors Spend some time browsing vendor booths throughout downtown Mountain View. You'll find handmade crafts, boutique clothing, jewelry, gifts, home décor, and plenty of other items. There will also be a variety of food trucks and food vendors serving festival favorites throughout the weekend. Make a Weekend of It! While you're here, explore the shops and restaurants around the historic courthouse square, enjoy the beautiful fall scenery in the Ozarks, and experience the small-town hospitality that makes Mountain View such a special place to visit. Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome! Mark your calendars for October 22–23, 2027, and join us for the 45th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races in Mountain View, Arkansas!
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce

Terms & Conditions

Check-in and inspection for the outhouse race will begin at 11am. Oct. 23rd, followed by a parade of outhouses at 1pm and the start of the first heat of races. 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 –

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

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