Bed Races/Hair & Beard Contest

The Rhody Festival hosts Bed Races on Friday night! Fun to participate and fun to watch. 

If you are interested in participating, please arrive early!

Check-in & Assembly at Water & Monroe Streets
Registration at 5:30 pm & Judging 6:00 pm

Where: Water St. at the American Legion

Bed Races begin at 6:30 pm: on Water St. from Monroe to Madison

Bed Race Rules:

  • Contestants must provide their own beds.

  • Beds must have something that resembles a headboard & footboard.

  • Beds must have a foam pad or mattress.

  • Wheels cannot exceed 12 inches in overall diameter & 3 inches in width.

  • The bed must have 4 pushers and 1 human rider.

  • The rider must weigh at least 100 pounds and weight will be checked.

  • Bed must remain in assigned lane throughout the race.

  • There is an award for best decorated – so pick a theme.

  • Bribing the judges (Royalty) is highly encouraged.

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