http://stuttgartarkansas.org/index.php?fus...007.&mod=40

This is alot of fun. It is like Mardi Gras, a concert with a huge mosh pit, and a cook off, all under one tent. I went when I was working with Fox 16 and covered the event.

From the site:
"WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DUCK GUMBO COOK-OFF
Typhoid Mary is one of the most sought after bands in Little Rock. Mixing these talented musicians has proven to be the perfect combination to ROCK THE HOUSE!
Typhoid Mary is a PARTY band that will ignite any celebration with lead singer and chick rocker Ashley Richardson.
The band plays PARTY DANCE MUSIC, Rock & Roll, Funk, Alternative, Blues, and even a few originals.
If you want to hear live music and have an epic time -- then Typhoid Mary is THE BAND FOR GUMBO!
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Gumbo A Thanksgiving Tradition
It has become one of the most popular events at the Wings Over The Prairie Festival
and it is one of the best-known parties in the state of Arkansas. The annual Bud Light Duck Gumbo has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many people. Every year, literally hundreds of people make plans to attend the Duck Gumbo. There is plenty to see and do.
The Duck Gumbo attracts a wide range of people, from celebrities to just-friendly folks. In the past, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have performed and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a frequent visitor.
Or you may want to have your photograph taken with the Bud Girls from Budweiser.But the Duck Gumbo isn't all fun and games. There is also some very serious competition. More than 50 teams compete for bragging rights to the “World's Best Duck Gumbo.”
Each team is required to cook 3 quarts of gumbo and 50% of the meat used in the recipe must be duck. Teams start cooking at 10 in the morning and final judging takes place at 3 in the afternoon.
Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place. But even if a team's gumbo doesn't win the taste test, each team has a shot at winning the award for Best Booth. When you visit the Bud Light Duck Gumbo Cook-off, one of the first things you'll notice are the elaborate booths the teams assemble. Most have a theme and teams have been known to work all year designing an eye-catching booth.
The Bud Light Duck Gumbo is also a chance to see old friends. Some people are
known to see each other once a year -- and that's at the Duck Gumbo. Be sure to visit
the Bud Light World Championship Duck Gumbo, which takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Stuttgart, Arkansas."

Oh and some images:





Schedule of Events for that weekend:
Schedule of Events
The 73rd annual World's Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over The Prairie Festival will be held Thanksgiving Week.

This year's festival will begin Saturday, November 22 with the Queen Mallard Pageant and end Saturday, November 29 with the World's Championship Duck Calling Contest.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2008 (Saturday)
7:00 p.m. - Crowning of Queen Mallard & Jr. Queen Mallard
Stuttgart Jr. High Gym
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November 23, 2008 (SUNDAY)
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.-"WINGS OVER THE PRAIRIE FESTIVAL" - Open House
Visit the novelty shops in Stuttgart's unique Downtown Shopping District.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2008 (WEDNESDAY)
3:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.- Carnival & Midway
Armband Day
Sponsored by Scott Manufacturing on Main Street

6:00 p.m. - Youth Duck Calling Contest
Sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
Featuring Butch Richenback
Stuttgart Stage on Main Street

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NOVEMBER 27, 2008 (THURSDAY)
1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.- Carnival & Midway
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NOVEMBER 28, 2008 (FRIDAY)
8:00 a.m. - Registration Opens for all contests
10:00 a.m. - Carnival & Midway
10:00 a.m. - Children's Duck Calling Class
Sponsored by Riceland Foods- Children 4-8 - Meet
at Chamber office- Bring your own duck call.
10:00 a.m.- Arts & Crafts Fair
Sponsored by CenturyTel
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - Commercial Exhibits
Sponsored by Riceland Foods
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - Sporting Collectibles Show
Sponsored by Wal-Mart
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - Off Road Village
Sponsored by Dodge
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
Open to any high school senior in the United States
1:00 p.m. - Junior Women's World's Championship Duck Calling
Contest - Main Street Stage
2:00 p.m. - Intermediate World's Championship Duck Calling
Contest- Main Street Stage
3:30 p.m. - Last Chance Regional Duck Calling Contest
Main Street Stage
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NOVEMBER 29, 2008 (SATURDAY)
8:00 a.m. - Great 10K Race
Sponsored by SRMC
Race begins at 7th and Main
8:00 a.m. - Registration
World's Contest, Women's World, and Junior World's
9:00 a.m. - Carnival and Midway
Closes at 10:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - Arts & Crafts Fair
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - Commerical Exhibits
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - Sporting Collectibles Show
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - Off-Road Village
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - Junior World's Championship Duck Calling
Main Street Stage
11:00 a.m.- Senior World Championship Duck Calling Contest
Sponsored by Delta Waterfowl
Main Street Stage
11:00 a.m. - 28th Annual World Championship Duck Gumbo Cookoff
Sponsored by Bud Light and Ludwig Distributing Company
Producers Rice Mill parking lot on Park Avenue
MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD
1:00 p.m. - Women's World's Chamionship Duck Calling Contest
Main Street Stage
2:00 p.m. - 73rd annual World's Championship Duck Calling Contest
Main Street Stage

Hey everyone this is a really last minute thing and im trying to get more people to come. but this morning me and 06mustange24v decided that we were go to go take some pic of are cars so hit me up or just show up. we are meeting at walmart at 3:30 then probably goin down to the river to take some pic.

DIXIE CAR CLUB'S
5th Annual
Toys for Tots Caravan

Saturday, December 6, 2008

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Open to any and all antique, vintage, classic, hot rod, street rod, low rider, street machine cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. All Clubs and individuals invited.

The caravan will assemble on the old Saline County Airport runway behind Benton's Holland Chapel Baptist Church at 15523 Interstate 30. Take Exit 116. East Bound it's on the service road just past the fairgrounds.
West Bound, cross over and go back West on the South Service Road 1/2 mile.

Departing at EXACTLY 10:00 a.m., with Arkansas State Police & Saline County Sheriff escorts, the caravan will travel to Toy Hill.

Join the fun, food, excitement and entertainment of the event. Listen to Bob Robbins in the mornings on KSSN radio FM 96 for the latest announcements and updates.

The cost? One unwrapped, new toy that costs $10 or more.

After donating the toys, the vehicles may be on display in the parking lot for any length of time. It is suggested that participating clubs have a banner or door decals for recognition by spectators.


I plan on going.

I am getting my new stock main bolts in today an i figured i would go ahead and throw those in and get the engine buttend back up tonight. I am supposed to be getting my correct clutch disk by friday so hopfully the engine will be going in sometime this weekend, i thought if enough people wanted to come we would do hamburgers or somthing too.

Well guys I have had several people interested in a cruise next weekend. I would like to invite all of you to a cruise next weekend to Highway 341. North of Mountain View. We will leave somewhere around 9:00 next Saturday. I figure we will have some cornering fun and cruise. I figure we can stop and eat lunch some where along the way. Hopefully will be able to get good pics and maybe some video.

all right guys here is what we are doing. Everyone from central AR we are meeting at Bebee Mcdonalds at 9:00. Will be coming into Searcy at about 9:30 and will pickup some at Walmart in Searcy. I would like to be on time so be there if you are coming with us or catch up along the way