Want to watch some mud fly this summer?
Then make sure to mark July 17, on your calendar for a trip to Theodore, as the Theodore and District Rec Board Inc. has announced the town’s Super Swamper will be returning bigger and better than ever.
“It wasn’t a big decision. It was more of a joyous decision that we could make,” said group spokesperson Adam Stuart.
Stuart said they were encouraged as the number of COVID-19 cases declined, and the regulations loosened making it possible to proceed with the event which did not happen in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Stuart said it definitely feels good to have a project going forward after the pandemic meant no Theodore Buffaloes hockey this past winter, no Ladies Night event and other activities put on hold for the past year.
And there seems to be a pent up demand from people looking for something to do.
“There’s been an overwhelming response,” said Stuart, noting a social media posting on the mud fling’s return has had more than 2000 people checking it in just two weeks.
“It’s been overwhelmingly positive about the event.”
While the trucks will only be grinding through the mud Saturday, the community celebration actually begins Friday, said Stuart.
Things start Friday at 5 with a community parade, followed by a community wiener roast, and then fireworks at around 10, said Stuart.
Then Saturday people will have a chance to get up close to the mud flingers in the morning before they hit what Stuart noted will be a new course, one designed to allow a bit more speed, meaning more mud flying and less trucks needing a pull after being stuck.
“We’re expecting more trucks than we’ve ever seen before,” added Stuart.
Stuart said people can expect all the excitement they remember, and a few new twists too.
“It’s all guns blazing,” he said.
Stuart also added the Theodore Buffaloes are already planning their return to action this fall.
