Poison Oak Show

by © Jan Friedman 2008

Festival Location: Columbia, CA, USA

Festival State: Californian Festivals

Festival Type(s): Bizarre Festivals , Agricultural Fairs

Ever so carefully is how the contestants in the annual Poison Oak Show compete for prizes in categories like best arrangement, most potent looking leaves, and best poison oak accessory or jewelry item. There's also a prize for the most original poison oak dish (recipe included) and for the best photo of a poison oak victim.

Poison Oak Show - When, Where and More Info Please

When: The Poison Oak Show is held annually in September

Where: Columbia, CA

More Info Please: For information send an SASE to P.O. Box 1897, Columbia, CA 95310; [209 533 4656] or take a look online at www.columbiagazette.com/poison.html.

The above is an excerpt from Jan Friedman's wonderful, Eccentric America. Read more from Eccentric America at Jan's website at www.eccentricamerica.com or take a look at Jan's latest offering, Eccentric California at www.eccentriccalifornia.net.