Event: studs and spuds

Sunset, July, 2004 by Kate Chynoweth

This month, 1,500 expert horseshoe pitchers will descend on little Pocatello in southeastern Idaho for the 2004 World Horseshoe Tournament, the town's first time hosting the contest. "It's a family event, and local musicians will do sing-alongs," says this year's chairman, Bobby Faulkner. "We're even having a potato barbecue. I've never been to one of those, but I'm looking forward to the chance to enjoy our state's famous spuds." Faulkner expects a horseshoe-throwing contingent from Japan and participants from 48 states, with plenty of pitchers ages 8 to 18 competing in the Juniors Division. Watch your head. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Jul 26-Aug 8; $2 per day or $10 for the entire tournament. Idaho State University's Holt Arena, 550 Memorial Dr., Pocatello; www.pocatellocvb.com or 877/922-7659.

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