The Annual World Championship Cowchip Throw was held in Beaver Oklahoma, on a Sunny Saturday afternoon. The annual throwing competition culminated a week full of festivities.
Saturday morning started a with Kiddie Parade,then a huge downtown parade. The attention then turned to the fairgrounds. There were bounce houses, commercial and craft fair, entertainment, a car show, and plenty of food throughout the entire Beaver County Fairgrounds.
The World Championship Throw started at 2:15pm.
In the Mens Division, John Elfers took 1st Place with a toss of 144ft. 6 inches, followed by Clayton Camp in 2nd with Caleb Utsey in 3rd.
In the Womens Division, . Dana Martin was the winner with a toss of 92ft 1 inch. In second was Chelsey Wright followed by Rylie Schleshman in third.
In the VIP Division Justin Hornbeck took first place with a toss of 92.7
In the Team Competition, the 4 Texans and an Okie team claimed top honors with a combined toss for the four members of 338’ 5” followed by the Blue Sage #1 team in second. In third was The Beaver Fire Department team.
A Concert featuring William Clark Green was held Saturday evening.
A Mud volleyball tournament and a hamburger and hotdog feed sponsored by TCEC was held on Sunday.