Casket Races in Beaver Dam, WI
Schedule
Sat Oct 25 2025 at 01:30 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
S Spring St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, United States | Beaver Dam, WI
🎃 Get Ready to Roll at the 4th Annual Beaver Dam Casket Races during Fall Downtown Fest! Festivities for the festival begin at 10 am - 3 pm. Grand Procession begins at 1 PM. Races start at 1:30 PM.
Full schedule of events (Will be updated closer to the event): https://visitbeaverdam.com/fall-downtown-fest-casket-races/
🏁Prepare for a spooktacular day of speed, creativity, and ghostly good times at the 4th Annual Beaver Dam Casket Races! Whether you're a fast runner, a costume wizard, or a master casket builder, this event is for you!
📅 Date: October 25, 2025
🕛 Races Begin: 1:30 PM
📍 Location:100 - 300 blocks of S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI
Prizes for the Fastest Teams:
- 🥇 1st Place: $1000
- 🥈 2nd Place: $500
- 🥉 3rd Place: $250
- 🏅 4th Place: $100
Awards for Spirit and Creativity:
Unleash your creativity with jaw-dropping costumes, high-energy performances, and a whole lot of pizzazz! Votes for the People's Choice Award will be $1 each, with half the pot going to the WINNER and half to Scouts BSA Troops 724B and 6724G.
Special thanks to Scouts BSA 724 B and 6724G for running and officiating the 2024 Beaver Dam Casket Races.
Super big shout out and THANK YOU to our sponsors
Generac
Horicon Bank
KraftHeinz
Powersports Company
Summit Automotive
HOW TO JOIN THE FUN:
1. Register your team at the link in tickets.
2. Build Your Casket: Get crafty and create a casket that meets our spooky specs. Officials will inspect all caskets before the race.
3. Assemble Your Team:You need four pushers and one brave rider. Racers must be 14 or older. Entourage members of all ages are welcome (up to 12 people).
4. Dress to Impress: Costumes are a must! Just keep them family-friendly. It's ok to come back each year with the same theme.
5. Gear Up for Safety: Helmets, knee guards, and running shoes are highly recommended. The rider must wear a helmet.
6. Be on Time: Register and line up by 1:30 PM sharp.
7. Sign the Waiver: All racers must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement. Minors need parental/guardian consent.
ON RACE DAY:
1. Judging and Awards: Teams will be judged on creativity, design, and team spirit during the parade and race. Awards include Best of Show, Best Team Spirit, and race winners.
2. Driver’s Meeting: One racer from each team must attend to review the rules.
3. Procession Line-Up: Racers and their entourages must be in position by 12:45 PM. The procession kicks off the event and begins at 1 PM.
PARADE AND RACE RULES:
- This is a family-friendly event. No alcohol or drugs allowed.
- All casket racers must participate in the procession.
- No distributing items to the crowd during the procession.
- The race starts after the procession.
- Races are run in heats of two caskets each. The first team to cross the finish line advances.
- Three of the four pushers must keep their hands on the casket until it crosses the finish line and stops.
- Pushers must keep caskets in their lane. Crossing the line will result in disqualification.
- Protests must be logical and directed to a race official immediately after the race.
Entry Fee: $50 per team (Checks payable to Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, no refunds)
Deadline: Registration must be submitted by October 11, 2025.
Submit Payment: Drop off or mail your check to Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, 127 S Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.
Gather your team, start building, and get ready for a day of fast-paced fun and ghoulish good times!
Let’s make this the most thrilling Casket Race yet!
Link to register (copy and paste): https://beaverdamchamber.com/community-events/#id=2184&cid=1829&wid=701
