This Small Town Hosts The Most Unique World Championship Race In Arkansas
Arkansans are certainly familiar with interesting world championships, after all we’re the state that has the Rotary Tiller Race and Duck Calling Contest. Every year Heber Springs hosts the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races. This unique race is a delightful mix of engineering, creativity, and family fun. Let’s cheer on the contestants and see what to expect at this wild race.
The 32nd Annual World Championship Cardboard Boat Races will be on July 28th, 2018.
Greers Ferry Lake is a perfect stop on any summery day.
Sandy Beach at the lake is fantastic getaway if you're needing sand between your toes with no plane ticket required. It's located at W Front St., Heber Springs, AR 72543.
Besides being a lovely day trip, Heber Springs' Sandy Beach is also the arena for the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races.
Boats must be made entirely of cardboard ad duct tape can only be used along the seams. The judges will scrutinize any boat in question by using ice picks or metal detectors if need be.
In addition to winning the timed race, teams can be awarded for Most Engineering Details and Captain's Spirit Award.
Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
