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Donnie & Jo Daniels, Running D Wagon
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Not only was it a great opportunity to showcase
America’s unique western heritage but, anytime there’s a gathering of vintage
wagons, it’s also a good chance to learn about these vehicles. Whether we’re evaluating a vehicle’s
competitive strengths or simply talking to the owners about the history of a
specific wagon, there’s always plenty to explore on these unique wheels.
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| Jerry Maxwell, Cow Camp Wagon |
The wagon crews were judged on a variety of fronts
including their Dutch oven preparation of bread, beans, meat, potatoes, and dessert,
as well as separate evaluations of the wagons.
Competitors came from as far away as Iowa and Georgia as well as an
equally strong contingent of wagons from Arkansas.
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| Tom Elliott with Cheryle, Jamie, and Cody, Bar-E Wagon |
When it comes to top honors, the Running D camp, headed
up by Donnie and Jo Daniels of Harrison, Arkansas, took home first place for
their meat as well as beans. The Prairie
Mills crew, from Iowa, took the top position for potatoes and bread. The winning dessert was awarded to Ozark Bull
Whackers of Beebe, Arkansas while Tom Elliott and the Bar-E crew from Clinton,
Arkansas earned top honors with their wagon.
The overall award went to Ozark Bull Whackers.
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| Arlin Sigmon, Prairie Mills Wagon |
We had a good time with the participants and would
like to congratulate all of the competitors and winners.
