Toad Suck Daze starts May 2 this year. I'll be working, but I may find some time to visit Conway anyway. I rarely miss the festival.

Toad Suck Daze attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, so I must not be alone. They have some big name guests this year including Blake Shelton and Natalie Grant. Shelton performs Friday at 9:00 pm. Admission is free.

My favorite parts are the food and, of course, the toad races. Conway is not that far from Little Rock either and Toad Suck Daze is always a great kick off to our summer festival season.

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