Bed Races to assist homeless families with beds of their own Family Promise 2019 Bed Races and Chili Cook off

CONROE, TX – Get excited!! It is time for the 2nd Annual Family Promise Bed Races! Like no other event in our county, teams of 5 will race their creative bed for bragging rights and to help our families with children changing their lives through the Family Promise 90-day program in Montgomery County.

Family Promise of Montgomery County is excited to embrace a unique family fun event that supports entries from youth, students in college, local businesses, organizations, and teams with local officials. Everyone is eligible to create a team and get ready to roll down a street in a safe setting on the Lone Star Montgomery campus.

Teams of 5 can compete in 4 categories. Youth, Adult, Business, or Government Agency. A team consists of 4 pushers and 1 rider; who MUST remain on the bed the entire time the bed is pushed down the street. Team members are encouraged to choose a theme for their team and decorate their bed and themselves. Creativity counts and all bed costs are borne by entrants. The only requirement is that you must use at least a twin mattress or larger with 4 wheels which must have contact with the ground when crossing the finish line. Teams can register here.

Teams will race one bed at a time for bragging rights and awards.

Prizes will be awarded for:
- Fastest Bed (overall and by category)
- Best Overall Theme with coordinated teammates
- Best Construction/Design
- People’s Choice Awards – tickets are on sale for $1 each
- Highest Fundraising Merit Award

New this year is the addition of a Chili Cook Off!

Cook off teams are encouraged to “show us what you got” at an informal chili tasting event in collaboration with the Bed races. Coordinated by Ryan Anderson, Board Member and Market Manager at Woodforest National Bank. All chili must be made on site and be ready for tasting at noon with judging at 12:30pm. Additional details are available by contacting Ryan at RAnderson@woodfroest.com

Registration for both the Chili Cook Off and the Bed Race is available online with a fee of $150 for either entry. Tickets for chili samples, voting for the People’s Choice Awards, and beverages during the event will be available for $1 each. Awards will be given for the Best Chili, 2 nd Best, and 3rd Place winners.

Schedule for Bed Race and Chili Cook off:
9:30 am   Bed Drop Off and Check In
10:00 am Bed Parade and Judging
10:30am  Races Begin
11:30 am Race Awards
12:00 pm  Chili Tasting
12:30pm Chili Judging 
1:00pm  Chili Awards

Annual Sponsors that support Family Promise include Cowboy Kia, 5-Point Credit Union, America’s Home Place, MJR, Conroe Church of Christ, and Bleyl Engineering. Family Promise Bed Race and Chili Cook off sponsors include Planet Ford Lincoln, the Chris Havern Family, Judge Claudia Laird, Modern Woodman, Big Frog of The Woodlands, Speed Pro Magnolia, Radio The Boss, Incredible Pizza Company, Lone Star College - Montgomery and Memorial Hermann Hospital with the First Aid Station.

Each Event Sponsorship includes a team entry. Sign up your teams today!

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