The Great Boones Mill Coffin Race

Human-powered 'coffins' will race down Main Street, Boones Mill for fun and money. Limit of 15 teams. Entry deadline Aug. 15. Must be 18 years old. Five-person teams, each to include one rider and four pushers. Teams must have a plan for steering, stopping. No pedals, steering wheel, canned air, ropes. For list of specifications, contact Franklin County Historical Society at fchistorical@yahoo.com. $500 to race winner, $300 second place. Money prizes also for Best Theme, Best Costumed Race Crew. Food, other vendors. Raffles for baskets of spooky stuff. A portion of proceeds will be given to a local funeral home for assistance with pauper burials. A fun take on Halloween.