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Strawberry days? That's better! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 30, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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No, strawberry days.
posted by
UtahJay
on April 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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Absolutely, Sam. Like I said, I guess some people will do almost anything to entertain themselves! I would still like to know what the "prize" is for winning those races! Or maybe we don't want to know! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2012 at 9:57 AM
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Well, Utah, I guess out-of-town onions are still worthy of celebration too! Are the "onion days" followed by the "bad breath days?" 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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Which ones in particular, FSI? I surely hope it's not the leisure suit convention or the hollerin' contests! Or do you have some prized rats to show off?
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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Thanks, Bright. Like I wrote, I have no idea how many of these things are still active, but I would also like to know who came up with some of these events!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2012 at 9:51 AM
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Re: One usually dashes too the Port-a-potty...not run a way with it!!!
Hey, Kabu, as long as one "makes it!" I wouldn't want to chase after a port-a-john either!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2012 at 9:50 AM
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Re: JimmyA
You're asking the wrong person, Wiley. I just wrote it as I read it! I was somewhat confused by that too!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2012 at 9:49 AM
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The outhouse race was hilarious! Some strange celebrations and competitions! sam 
posted by
sam444
on April 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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We have something called onion days at a town just south of us. Funny thing is that no one grows onions there anymore, but they still celebrate.
posted by
UtahJay
on April 27, 2012 at 11:59 PM
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Hmm, I'll have to put these on my bucket list.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 27, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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The outhous run and St Patricks Day parade were my favorites but everyone holds importance to someone. A really fun read!
posted by
BrightIrish
on April 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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One usually dashes too the Port-a-potty...not run a way with it!!!
posted by
Kabu
on April 27, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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JimmyA
Great Klondike Outhouse Race ( September ) - Outhouses on wheels race along a 1.5 mile course through the streets of Dawson City, Yukon. Contestants who are unable to bring their outhouses may rent them. [ Well, that’s very sporting of them. I guess it gives a whole new meaning to port(able)-a-John! ]
When did Dawson City, Yukon become a State.?
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 27, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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