The wet and soapy event benefits Adopt-a-Pit animal rescue and Summit for Soldiers, a PTSD awareness campaign.
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Tumbleweed bartender Kristin Todd, an event organizer, said the event started due to a bet Oregon District fixture Brad Darrell lost to his friend Troy Murrin.
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Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
“Brad said if Troy grew his beard out for six months, he would wash his car in a bikini. It was a running joke,” Todd said. “I said, guys you could make it a whole big thing and wash more cars and take donations for charity.”
Todd said the event grew bigger than anyone expected.
About $700 was raised the first year, and proceeds donated to charities has doubled every year since.
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“Who wouldn't pay to see Brad wash cars in a bikini?” Todd asked.
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Volunteers will wash cars and dogs.
This year’s event also includes food, raffles, a dunk tank, a smooching booth, the Boys in Bikinis contest, bikes and cars on goodies from Tito's Vodka Girls, a doghouse for photo opportunities and items for sale from Eclectic Kate's Jewelry.
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It is an all-age event, but organizers would like to remind people that there will "be half-clad mens and womens with an abundance of alcoholic beverages in attendance."
If you don’t believe us, check out the pictures below.
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Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
Credit: Photo: Kristin Todd
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