OTHER EVENTS
Several festival-sanctioned events sponsored by local nonprofit organizations take place throughout the weekend. These events are highlighted below, along with links and contacts to find out more information. Festival-sanctioned events, designed specifically for kids, can be found here.
Hands on a Hyundai
April 30 | 12:00 pm
Corner of Parkway and Oak - Downtown Conway
Once of Conway's most frequently requested festival experiences is getting a new chapter in 2026. Hands on a Hyundai is a physical endurane competition in which contestants must keep one hand on a vehicle at all times. The final remaining contestant will win the vehicle. You must register and be selected to participate. For more information on how to register visit the Hands on a Hyundai Facebook page.
This event is a product of First Community Bank and Chris Crain Hyundai.
Toad Suck Daze 10K/5K Run
May 2 | 8:00 am
Conway High School
The Toad Suck 10K was started by the Conway Kiwanis Club in 1982. ​Today, the run includes both a 10K and a 5K Run/Walk, a Wheelchair event, a Tadpole Trot for children aged 4-10, and a Hero Hopper race for children with special needs.
To learn more about the Toad Suck 10K/5K run and Tadpole Trot or to register visit www.toadsuckrun.com. The Toad Suck 10K is produced by the Kawanis Club of Conway.
Toad Suck Classic - Swim Meet
May 2 | 9:00 am
Conway Community Center
The 1st Annual Toad suck Classic Swim Meet is hosted by Aquakids Swim Team. The event is a USA Swimming sanctioned met open to swimmers of all ages and skill levels - from kids to masters. Competition is organized by age group 10 & under all the way to 60+. Registration is $25 entry fee + $5 per individual event or $12 per relay team.
More information to come, contact aquakidsinc@gmail.com with questions.
Blood Drive
May 2 | 9 am - 4 pm
Conway Corp Parking Lot
Before heading to Toad Suck Daze, make an appointment to donate blood. Our Blood Institute will be at Conway Corp with the bloodmobiles. Every two seconds someone needs blood, a product that has no substitute and must be donated by volunteers just like you. Your donation will save the life of a neighbor in need! Last year, up to 237 lives were impacted in the community!
For more information visit www.ourbloodinstitute.org. The blood drive is produced by Our Blood Institute.
Car Show
May 2 | 7 am - 3 pm
1052 Front Street
The Toad Suck Car Club's Car Show features cars from the 1900's all the way to today's models. Registration is from 7:00 am to 11:00 am with judging at 10:30 am. Entry is $20 and there are cash prizes for awards.
The show will For more information contact Darwin Boy at 501-681-0001 or Bill Helton at 501-358-0436. The Car Show produced by the Toad Suck Car Club.
​Tour de Toad
May 2 | 11:00 am
Conway Municiple Airport
Make plans now to participate in the 10-mile Family Ride, 20-mile Intermediate Ride, or 40-mile Advanced Ride.
All proceeds from Tour de Toad benefit students at Literacy Action of Central Arkansas.
​For more information visit www.facebook.com/TourDeToad. The Tour de Toad is produced by the Arkansas Literary Council.
Fire Truck Pull
May 2 | 2:00 pm
Front Street
It is the ultimate game of Tug of War with a 55,000-lb fire truck. The team with the fastest timed pull will be named the Fire Truck Pull Challenge Champions!
​Interested teams must have a minimum fundraising donation of $300 per team ($30/person). Ten person teams can register in one of three divisions: Women, Men, and Co-ed.
The Fire Truck Pull is produced by the City of Conway Police Department, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas.
Pageant
April 25
Malys Entertainment
The Toad Suck Daze Pageant will be held at the UCA Ida Waldran Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Girl's divisions begin at 0-6 months with the Itty Bitty Baby Miss Daze up to Miss Daze aged 18-25 years and Mrs. Daze, over 21 and married. There is also a photogenic contest. All contestants must complete a registration form. Please direct questions to 501-329-5123. The pageant is produced by Emerge.