TSD/SPECIAL EVENTS
TOAD SUCK DAZE 10K/5K RUN AND TADPOLE TROT
TOAD SUCK DAZE 10K/5K RUN & TADPOLE TROT
SATURDAY, MAY 4 / 8:OO am / Conway High School
Tadpole Trot will take place Friday, May 3 at 6:00 pm at Hendrix College
The Toad Suck 10K was started by the Conway Kiwanis Club in 1982 and run in conjunction with the Toad Suck Daze Festival. In 1984, First National Bank (now Regions) began a race in memory of a fellow employee, Randy Baker, who died of cancer. The Randy Baker 8K was conducted for two years, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. In 1986, the Conway Kiwanis Club approached Regions Bank, and the two races were combined. The annual Toad Suck Daze Run is held in memory of Randy Baker, with proceeds benefiting non-profit agencies supporting children in the Faulkner County community. The 2022 recipients include: Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Community Connections, Community Service Inc, Compass Academy, Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute, HAVEN, Main Stage Education Series at Reynolds Performance Hall, and Milestone Services Inc.
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. Since its inception, the Toad Suck Daze Run has generated over $450,000 to local non-profits, and the run strives to increase its contributions to the Faulkner County community each year.
To learn more about the Toad Suck 10K/5K run and Tadpole Trot or to register visit www.toadsuckrun.com.
TOUR DE TOAD & IRON TOAD
SATURDAY, MAY 4 / 11:00 am / Conway Municipal Airport
The 2024 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy is coming up Saturday, May 6 in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze. Make plans now to participate in the 10-mile Family Ride, 20-mile Intermediate Ride, or 40-mile Advanced Ride – all begin at 11 am at the Conway Regional Airport. Whichever route you choose, we’ll all be riding in support of Literacy Action of Central Arkansas.
This is the 8th year for the IRON TOAD Award. Participants that complete any length of the Kiwanis Toad Suck 10K/5K Run and Tour de Toad will receive a custom medal!
All proceeds from Tour de Toad benefit students at Literacy Action of Central Arkansas who are improving their literacy to get better jobs, improve their health or financial literacy, and teach the value of education to their children.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/TourDeToad.
CRAWL DRAG AND SQUIRT
FRIDAY, MAY 5 / 5:00 pm / Central Fire Station
SATURDAY, MAY 6 / 10:00 am / Front Street
Organized by the Conway Fire Department, Crawl, Drag & Squirt is an obstacle course that promotes fire safety. Elementary students across Faulkner County have participated in preliminary Crawl, Drag & Squirt competitions at their local schools. A final preliminary competition will take place during Toad Suck Daze on Friday at 5 p.m. at Central Fire Station.
The Crawl, Drag & Squirt finals will occur at 10 a.m. Saturday on Front Street. Thank you to the Conway Fire Department for providing this fun and educational activity for elementary students year after year!
FIRE TRUCK PULL
SATURDAY, MAY 4 / 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! Invite your biggest fans to cheer you on as you pull for a purpose. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Arkansas.
It is a $300 donation ($30/person). Teams are available in three divisions: Women, Men, and Co-ed, and included 10 people. For more information, click here for the flyer, or register your team today!
BLOOD DRIVE
SATURDAY, MAY 4 / 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Before heading to Toad Suck Daze, make an appointment to donate blood. Our Blood Institute will be at the Conway Corporation Call Center with the bloodmobiles. Every two seconds someone needs blood, a product that has no substitute and must be donated from volunteers just like you.
Our Blood Institute has five donor centers in Arkansas and provides blood products for patients in more than 40 Arkansas hospitals, medical facilities, and air ambulances. Your donation will be saving the life of a neighbor in need!
TOAD SUCK CAR CLUB CAR SHOW
SATURDAY, MAY 4 / Judging starts at 10:30 am / Front Street
In a new location this year, the Toad Suck Car Club's Car Show will take place at 1073 Front Street on May 4. Registration is from 7:00 am to 11:00 am with judging at 10:30 am. Awards for Best of Show, Best Engin, Best Interior, and Best Paint.
The show will feature cars from the 1900's all the way to today's models. For more information contact Darwin Boy at 501-681-0001 or Bill Helton at 501-358-0436. The Car Show is sponsored by MSA Customs and O'Reilly Auto Parts.
TOAD SUCK DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS
DUSTY & STONES
SATURDAY, MAY 4 / 7:45 pm
Arkansas Wild
SUNDAY, MAY 5 | 1:30 pm
The Max Event Venue | 1007 Spencer Street
On Friday, May 3, join Toad Suck Daze and director Jesse Rudoy for the Arkansas screening of "Dusty & Stones". The event will begin at 7:45 pm with the viewing and conclude with a discussion with the director.
Dusty & Stones is a continent-crossing hero's journey story told through country music. The documentary intimately chronicles the remarkable ride of cousins Gazi "Dusty" Simeland and Linda "Stones" Msibi, a determined duo of struggling country singers from the tiny African Kingdom of Eswatini (known as Swaziland at the time of filming) who long for their big break.
For more on this amazing film visit dustyandstonesfilm.com.
"Arkansas Wild: The Store of Trout Tourism on the Little Red River" was filmed and directed by UCA professor Dr. Benjamin Garner. This feature length documentary explores the trout fishing tourism impact, challenges, and opportunities on the Little Red River. The screening will take place at 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 5.
For more information click here.
PAGEANT
April 27 / UCA IDA WALDRAN AUDITORIUM
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. Registration forms and fees can be mailed to the Pageant Director, Renee Stone at Emerge 1023 Oak Street, Conway AR 72032. Please direct questions to 501-329-5123.
