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The Great Outhouse Blowout and Star Gazing Party 2009

Saturday September 12, 2009

We also have a Car, Truck, and Motorcycle show in addition to the usual schedule of festivities.

For information about the performers at the 2009 Great Outhouses Blowout, click here.

Click here for a 2009 Schedule and more information. 

 

What is the Great Outhouse Blowout?

 

This event started out as a dedication of Penn's Store's new outhouse in 1992. Why would anyone celebrate getting an outhouse? Because the store had never had one. The store had no running water or restroom facilities of any kind, just plenty of trees. The store still does not have running water, but it does have an outhouse. Some of us thought that was worth celebrating, especially the ladies that stay in the store all day.

The dedication was held in 1992. Several of our musical friends lent their talents to the days festivities. The shows were headlined by Chet Atkins and Billy Edd Wheeler. Billy Edd wrote the song "Little Brown Shack Out Back"Billy Edd and his friends are coming back this year for a great reunion.  Don't miss the fun!!
 
A few years later we added outhouse racing. If you have never seen outhouses race, you are in for a treat. In fact, some of our competitors travel from far away places, even Canada. But our races are a little different than most. Our races are one-on-one drag races along a 100 yard road. The winners keep advancing until a final winner is crowned. 
 
The outhouses are not real outhouses. Although one year we did have a real outhouse compete. After the race, it was put to use by the Amish in the area. The racing outhouses are sleek, lightweight, and fast. Each year we see new designs. Everyone trying to get the best edge to win. Some of the racers have corporate sponsors that pay their entry fee, travel expenses, etc. But most teams are just groups that pool their money to build and race on their own.


 

2009 AWARD WINNERS

The GOLDEN THRONE Award for 2009 goes to BOB REYNOLDS OF Nancy, Kentucky.  Bob's work and artistry with a camera has captured Great Outhouse Blowout highlights since moving to Kentucky.    Bob and his wife Peg are former community members who now reside in Nancy, Kentucky.   With Bob's expertise, a "photo finish" is now available after each race ...... And visual highlights and memories from the yearly "GREAT OUTHOUSE BLOWOUT"  can be shared with the world. 

The 2009 MOON & STARS Award honors one in the entertainment field or the Media field whose work has brought the outhouse to the public’s attention.  The 2009 winner is WAYNE WESTERFIELD of Harrodsburg, Kentucky.  Wayne Westerfield was responsible for gathering top musicians and coordinating the 4 hour concert at the historic 1992 " GREAT OUTHOUSE BLOWOUT" and privy dedication.   World renowned guitarist CHET ATKINS and singer, songwriter BILLY EDD WHEELER headlined the 4 hour concert along with other Nashville notables, and Boyle County native Steve Smothers and the LITTLE SOUTH BAND kept the show moving with Westerfield's coordination.   Knowledge from Westerfield's many years as a musician and involvement in the entertainment field himself, proved invaluable in making the historic event a success.

 

The 2009 CRESCENT MOON AWARD winner is CAROLYN CRABTREE of Parksville, Kentucky.  Carolyn is the one person whose support, knowledge and help consistently over the years has helped make each and every "GREAT OUTHOUSE BLOWOUT" possible.  As an integral part of the Danville - Boyle County Convention & Visitors Bureau until her resignation in early 2009, Carolyn always went beyond official duties to extend a helping hand ... and she still is.

 

 

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SPONSORS

Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation – Outhouse 300 trophies.

Tarter Gate Company (Dunnville) - $300 Outhouse 300 grand prize.

Stuart Powell Ford (Danville) - $200 Outhouse 300 runner-up prize.

J&J Auto (Danville) - $100 Outhouse 300 third-place prize.

Bob Allen Chevrolet (Danville) – Best Chevy and Best Mopar awards.

Stuart Powell Ford – Best Ford and Best Truck awards

Stith Funeral Home (Danville) – Best Overall and Best Motorcycle awards.

 

For more information,  click on the outhouses below.






 

Check out our 1998 Blowout!


 

Want to find out about entering your own outhouse?


 

We also have booth space for vendors. Interested?


 

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