Did you know that the Viola Gopher Count is the 2nd longest running event in America? Only the Kentucky Derby is the longest, by 2 weeks. Tonight and tomorrow is 141st Annual Gopher Count in Viola.

Tonight, there's a fireworks show at dusk, local talent show and more. The grand parade is Thursday morning at 10am and it will go around twice. Thursday also features a soap box derby at 11:30am, bean bag tournament, pie eating and nail driving contests and live music in the tent from Voice That Lied, followed by Diesel Drive.

See the full list of events and a history on Gopher Count by clicking here: GOPHER COUNT
-Alan

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