OWOSSO, Mich. (WLNS) – The forty eighth annual Curwood Competition begins this weekend in Owosso. The occasion acquired its title from the famed American writer James Oliver Curwood, who constructed a fortress within the metropolis 102 years in the past; the constructing grew to become his writing retreat within the years main as much as his demise.
Curwood Fortress (WLNS)
Inside Curwood Fortress (WLNS)
The town’s pageant options 4 days of particular occasions, together with two parades, fireplace twirling, and a kids’s fishing contest. A river raft-kayak-canoe competitors that lasts for a number of hours concludes close to Curwood Fortress after contestants traverse a dam with a sudden drop. To win, they need to stay upright as they go below the suspension bridge end line.
Former Curwood Competition
Whereas that won’t sound difficult, some division classes permit contestants to make use of something from barrels to exploit jugs of their quest to complete the race. Craig Weaver, Occasion Treasurer and Chair of the River Race, says they will do “whatever it takes to float down the river.”
Spectators line the route and, with a DJ close to the end line-bridge, the environment is dynamic.
One other enjoyable problem is the Mr. Owosso contest during which locals compete for the title by elevating cash for native non-profits — with the choice to earn further factors in the direction of the win by competing in swimsuit and expertise parts of this system.
Justin Horvath, Competition Vice President and Chair for the Grand Marshal, was the 2019 Mr. Owosso winner. Horvath says, “It’s about supporting the community [and] supporting non-profits.”
Justin Horvath, Competition Vice President and Chair for the Grand Marshal (Horvath)
Justin Horvath, Competition Vice President and Chair for the Grand Marshal (Horvath)
The Curwood Competition’s opening ceremony begins at 6 pm on Thursday, the fifth, with a full schedule of occasions via Sunday night.
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