(July 6, 2017) The Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Canoe Joust provides a new, and slightly wetter, spin on a favored sport from the Middle Ages.
This Saturday in Sturgis Park teams consisting of a pair of paddlers, along with the prerequisite jouster, will compete with foam-tipped sticks to see who can force their opponent to take a dive in the Pocomoke River.
The cost for day-of registration is $75 for each trio and begins at 9 a.m. in Sturgis Park. Participants receive free beverages and one meal ticket.
The action commences about 11 a.m. and the games are double elimination. First through third place honors will be awarded.
Howard Stephens, fire company secretary treasurer, said last year the annual event, as usual, was a fun and successful fundraising effort for the volunteer company.
“From what I heard it was successful and people had a great time,” he said.
Stephens said he anticipates the ages 18 and older competition, as in years past, will attract at least 20 teams and roughly 200 spectators.
Last year the Aquaholics, consisting of Caitlyn Cody, Phillip Mccardell and Calvin Mccardell held on to win first place and took home a hand-carved paddle trophy.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including soda and water for $1 and cans of beer for $2.
Additionally, Harvest Moon Tavern will be on hand operating an Orange Crush stand that will offer 12-ounce adult beverages for $5.
There will also be a raffle, sponsored by Harvest Moon, for a Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler, along with multiple 50/50 and pull off raffles.
This Saturday in Sturgis Park teams consisting of a pair of paddlers, along with the prerequisite jouster, will compete with foam-tipped sticks to see who can force their opponent to take a dive in the Pocomoke River.
The cost for day-of registration is $75 for each trio and begins at 9 a.m. in Sturgis Park. Participants receive free beverages and one meal ticket.
The action commences about 11 a.m. and the games are double elimination. First through third place honors will be awarded.
Howard Stephens, fire company secretary treasurer, said last year the annual event, as usual, was a fun and successful fundraising effort for the volunteer company.
“From what I heard it was successful and people had a great time,” he said.
Stephens said he anticipates the ages 18 and older competition, as in years past, will attract at least 20 teams and roughly 200 spectators.
Last year the Aquaholics, consisting of Caitlyn Cody, Phillip Mccardell and Calvin Mccardell held on to win first place and took home a hand-carved paddle trophy.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including soda and water for $1 and cans of beer for $2.
Additionally, Harvest Moon Tavern will be on hand operating an Orange Crush stand that will offer 12-ounce adult beverages for $5.
There will also be a raffle, sponsored by Harvest Moon, for a Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler, along with multiple 50/50 and pull off raffles.