Grubstake Days have returned to Yucca Valley for Memorial Day weekend; bringing back the traditional, and friendly, competition of Tug O’ War. Assignment reporter Keith Bailey says to get your squad together for fun, bragging rights, and maybe even some cash…
It’s time for the annual Grubstake Days Tug O’ War, and the Grubstake Days organizers are looking for teams to participate, so assemble your squad to take part. You must be 18 years old to compete and there is a 1,500 pound weight limit per team. The entry fee is $15 per person with a cash price of $300 to the first place team and $200 to the second-place team. The event will be held on the Carnival Grounds at the corner of Highway 62 and Hilton. The deadline for sign-ups is May 15. For more information, call Carl at 760-401-6552 or Tracy at 760-368-8990.
The event will be held Saturday, May 25. Weigh-ins begin at 11:30 a.m. and the tug starts at noon. The finals will be held on May 26