Forsyth Spring Fling: Community fun for all

Downtown Forsyth was an exciting place to be on Saturday, April 26, as the community celebrated the annual Spring Fling festival featuring food, vendors, competitions and a car show. 

The Ironclad Classic of the Ozarks Strongman Competition was a highlight of the festival, as a crowd gathered to watch both men and women competing in the Sandbags, Farmers Walk, Atlas Stones, Fire Truck and Pickup Truck pulls, Log Press and Dinnie Stones. 

Competition coordinator Andrea McCotter expressed thanks to Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge #2597 for again hosting the event. The Lodge has a strong presence in many community events, including Operation Giveback providing toiletries to seniors; Christmas toys for 100 families with the Toy Run, two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors each year, and more. 

Just off the vendor area, the car show lined the street near the courthouse area, with 36 antique, classic and specialty vehicles. Presented by Finish Line Performance and Service, with sponsors Buchanan Materials, Tri-Lakes Redi-Mix, 417 Motorsports and Long Beach Auto Body & Long Beach Off-Road, the show raised over $1,000 for Relay for Life. 

Class winners for the car show included: 

• Best Muscle Car: Charles, orange 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 

• Best Truck: Gary, blue 1978 Ford Ranger 

• Best Motorcycle: Jason, blue 2011 Honda Fury 

• Best Modern Muscle (1993+): Terry, Dodge Challenger 

• Best Youth Entry: Jase, red 2004 Ford Mustang 

• Best Vintage (pre-1960): Eugene, cream 1929 Ford Model A 

• People’s Choice: Gary, blue 1978 Ford Ranger 

Visit the Forsyth Area Chamber page on Facebook for more event photos, and thank you to the Chamber for facilitating a wonderful community event with plenty of family fun.