The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, October 04, 1982, Page Page 6, Image 6
Monday, October 4, 1982 Page 6 Daily Nebraskan C mts loose p during Lineohf est Lincolnfest 1982 "busted loose" in the city Friday night despite a rainy drizzle. The Grape Stomping Contest, which was the first event of the celebration, began in bathtubs along Cen tennial Mall. There were eight teams of two people who climbed barefooted into the tubs, held on to wooden frames and vigorously stomped bunches of purple-skinned California grapes. To win, the team had to fill a quart jar, which was held under the tub's drain, in the least amount of time. The event required 150 pounds of grapes, which were turned into 12 quarts of white, mushy liquid. About 50 people stood outside in the drizzle in front of Pershing Auditorium to cheer on the contestants. First prize, a keg of beer, went to Rob Mitchell and Jodie DesEnfants of Lincoln. The winning time was 52 seconds, which they shaved down from a qualifying time of 1:00. Mitchell said the rain helped the event. "I was hoping for a downpour because part of the stuff in the bottle is rain water," he said. Although they did not train seriously for the event, Mitchell and DesEnfants did have a strategy. "I pushed the grapes under his feet, and he just Z7 1 FT TT j1 i :-J? kt: At. .J- ..-. W r ... 'sr i a,oM ti nam Ai ? 2ii r CI 3 - Photos by Dave Bentz Craig Andresen Kelly Wertz Story by Vicki Ruhga Clockwise from above: The Industrial Machine Specialties team en route to their fourth annual victory in the Lincolnfest Bed Race; concentration shows on the face of a bicyclist midway through the Capital City Classic race; the Brothers Duggana juggling team demonstrates feats of coordination to an audience of Lincolnfest revelers; the race is on: the Capital City Classic begins. stomped on them," DesEnfants said. Mitchell learned about the contest from a friend who was helping organize it. "I didn't really want to enter, but my friend talked me into it," he said. The first annual benefit auction followed the Grape Stomping Contest. Judy McDowell, co-chair of Lincoln fest, said the auction was to help defray the cost of Lincolnfest, which was free to the public. Some of the articles auctioned were two Nebraska football tickets to the Oct. 16 Kansas State game, a pewter plate donated by Gov. Charles Thone, a stunt plane ride, and cherub statues and pictures donated by Lincoln Mayor Helen Boosalis. Saturday's morning rain postponed a few of the events. However, the sun came out, and most events went as scheduled. Youngsters competed in a Newspaper Toss Up Contest in front of Centennial Mall. Each tried to throw a rolled newspaper into a bushel basket. Footballs were awarded to children who could make the goal. Saturday afternoon, the Industrial Machine Specialties team of Lincoln defended its title in the men's division of bed races and became four-time champions of the event. V i r T f7 ZJt Z Ciiw V -mm . , sr2 ' r , jr., -. ...... . JU - it , ., V J ft I II IT .31 iff 1 i 474-3083 819 "0" ST. WEEKDAY SPECIALS 32 oz. Beer $1 Upside-down Marguaritas $1 Moosehead Night 75 MON- TUES- WED- THUR & -FRI REDUCED PRICES 46 PM. OPEN SUNDAY 6-11 PM. Tim ensinst frt 0700 you ever earned. Ve'll pay you up to 1700 simply fop helping us evaluate pharmaceuticals. Fully explained studies Medically supervised Free physical To qualify, you ranit bt healthy malt at least 19 years oil. Call 474-0627 weekdays to find out how easy it is to earn up to $700 for a few weekends' work. HAKES LA&03AJ03HS, IHC IIJ 624 Peach Street Lincoln. Nebraska 685C2 43 years' txptritnee ia aiiiui rtsurch all' fi i Elmer Wessel, owner of Industrial Machine Specialties, said that their bed took about three days to make and has been used for the past three years in the event. One per son rides in the bed while four push. The runners must prepare the most for the event, Wessel said. The bed is painted every year in preparation for the race, which was on N Street, between 14th and 16th streets. In the women's division of the bed races, the Good year Wingfoot Riders took first place, and in the mixed division, Lincoln Hilton won. Television personality Mel Mains, dressed in a white nightie, judged the event. McDowell estimated that the number of people in the mall area was in the thousands. There were more than 300 booths set up, and hundreds of people participated as Lincolnfest volunteers. The Festival of the Arts was held in conjunction with Lincolnfest this year. There were 172 arts and crafts booths in and outside of Pershing Auditorium. Dixie Moss, a coordinator with the Lincoln Arts Council, said festival officials were very pleased with the attendance. "There are more crowds than when we have the festival separately," Moss said. Lincolnfest ended Sunday with a bike race, a Frisbee tournament, a return to medieval days and various musical performances. Cards, fOXlis Si Posters like you've never seen. 'owtr Itvel Oouglw III 204 N. 13th store Mon. Fri.9:30 -9 Sat. 9:30 -5:30