SILLY SHENANIGANS: Tryon’s April Fools’ Day Celebration makes a spirited comeback
Published 2:32 pm Monday, April 1, 2024
The Outhouse Race was part of Saturday's April Fools' Day festivities in downtown Tryon
"Men Without Jobs" took part in Saturday's parade. The organization is a non-profit because, well, none of them have jobs
A magician entertained children at the Depot Plaza.
A scene from Saturday's event.
A scene from Saturday's event.
A scene from Saturday's event.
A scene from Saturday's event.
A scene from Saturday's event.
A scene from Saturday's event.
A scene from Saturday's event.
And they're off! The Outhouse Race was just one part of the silliness at Tryon's April Fools' Day event on Saturday.
Emily Brock demonstrated painting and shared original artwork at Saturday's event.
Eventgoers eagerly await the Outhouse Race by the toilet paper finish line.
Folks of all ages walked the runway at the Trashion Show, wearing attire made from recycled materials.
Folks of all ages walked the runway at the Trashion Show, wearing attire made from recycled materials.
Foothills Humane Society took part in Saturday's parade.
Pete Veihman and company were Number One in Saturday's Outhouse Race.
Mayor Peoples took part in Saturday's parade.
Mayor Peoples took part in Saturday's parade.
One of the participating teams in Saturday's Outhouse Race.
Parade Grand Marshal Alex Schweizer
Parade Grand Marshal Alex Schweizer
Pete Veihman and company went on to win Saturday's Outhouse Race.
Pete Veihman and company went on to win Saturday's Outhouse Race.
Team Shrek came in Number Two in Saturday's Outhouse Race.
Team Shrek won Best in Show
The Outhouse Race was just one part of the silliness at Tryon's April Fools' Day event on Saturday.
The Outhouse Race was just one part of the silliness at Tryon's April Fools' Day event on Saturday.
The Outhouse Race was just one part of the silliness at Tryon's April Fools' Day event on Saturday.
The winners of the Outhouse Race
Tryon Dog Mayor Toby took part in Saturday's parade.
Tryon Swim Club took part in Saturday's parade.
Tryon's Rich Nelson Band provided live music at Saturday's event.
Tryon's Rich Nelson Band provided live music at Saturday's event.
Volunteers from Saturday's event.
Winners of the Golden Toilet Seat
TRYON—Downtown Tryon was packed on Saturday for the return of the April Fools’ Day festivities, which included live music, a parade, the ‘Trashion Show,’ and of course, the Outhouse Race. Last held in 2018, the event was sponsored by the Tryon Downtown Development Association
Led by Parade Grand Marshal Alex Schweizer, the parade featured various organizations decked out in their wackiest attire, as well as Toby, the Dog Mayor of Tryon, local gymnasts, Mayor Peoples and race participants.
The Outhouse Race was won by Pete Veihman and company, with Team Shrek and the third team close behind. All three teams seem to have perfected the art of crafting mobile outhouses for the occasion, and eventgoers were delighted by the oddball event.
“I’ve never seen anything like it!” said Blake Allison, who is a bit too young to remember previous outhouse races along Trade Street. “This was awesome!”
Large crowds also gathered at the Depot Plaza for the ‘Trashion Show,’ where participants donned recycled materials to create absurd apparel. The celebration also featured an Adopt-A-Dog event from the Foothills Humane Society.
A scavenger hunt led participants into various downtown businesses to try and spot hidden Morris the Horse figurines, giving them a chance to claim one of three different April Fools’ Day ornaments as a prize. The Rich Nelson Band also performed live music at the event, providing good vibes for the celebration of silliness.
“We were lucky to have perfect weather for today’s event,” said TDDA Executive Director Lourdes Gutierrez. “We’re so happy to see all these smiling faces here in downtown Tryon!”
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