The Hannah Bates Memorial Rock Chuck Derby was established by Frank Adams, owner of Outlaws and Angels Saloon in Bliss, Idaho. Frank was a great friend of Hannah’s. After Hannah had passed away Frank heard that Hannah had taken her life savings to buy new uniforms for her volleyball team. He was touched. Frank then decided to take the proceeds earned from the Rock Chuck Derby that year and donate the money to Hannah’s cause and the rest is history! This year is our fourth Derby! The Hannah Bates Memorial Rock Chuck Derby is our biggest fundraiser of the year. In the last three years we have raised over $100,000.00 to donate to schools and families in need. Because of Frank and his generosity and his will to help Hannah help others we are able to fulfill her wish through this event.
The Rock Chuck Derby is a 3 day event held in Bliss, Idaho. Sportsmen of all ages compete to bring in the World’s Biggest Rock Chuck and to win the grand prize. There are up to 21 prizes including a gun safe, quality guns with scopes, binoculars, etc. The competition is between you and all other hunters vying for the title and the prizes. There is also a youth hunt with 4 categorie prizes. Rules and regulations are stated on the rockchuckderby website.
The list of events include a Ride for Life and a Walk for Life. There are bands nightly, a Miss Rock Chuck Pageant, BBQ and auction on Sunday, daily raffles and apparel and goods for sale. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT. Log onto www.rockchuckderby.com for more info and all the latest updates.
Hannah Bates Memorial “Rock Chuck Derby” April 29-1st, 2011
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
