Friday's water race, in which a caged raccoon is pulled across a pond while being pursued by dogs, is popular with spectators. Hunters and dogs team up to win points for quickness, accuracy and number of coons treed. The fairgrounds are located on Highway 69 between Parsons and Decaturville, about 105 miles west of Nashville. In 1995, the fairgrounds buildings burned to the ground just before the annual hunt. However, the hunt went on with the use of tents and other temporary housing.
Live entertainment is provided during the hunt.
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