Small towns all over the United States all have their own special traditions that make them unique. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the most unusual small town festivals that we can find!

Frozen Dead Guy Days, Nederland, CO

This festival takes place over the course of three days in March, and it has been described as “frigidly fun.” The town has less than 1,500 inhabitants, and the festival involves each of them paying tribute to Bredo Morstol, a Norwegian man who was cryogenically frozen and is kept in a shed above the town. Those who attend the festival can listen to music and drink alcohol while participating in activities like coffin racing and a frozen T-shirt contest!

West Virginia Roadkill Cook-Off, Marlinton, WV

The Autumn Harvest Festival and West Virginia Roadkill Cook-off occurs in September each year. If you attend this event, you will have the opportunity to dine on black bear, possum, elk and reptiles. Amateur chefs compete in cooking the roadkill, and judges deduct points if they find gravel or asphalt in their meals.

Twins Days Festival, Twinsburgh, Ohio

This event was started to honor identical twin brothers Aaron and Moses Wilcox, who founded the town in 1817. Since the festival was first held in 1976, it has since grown into the largest gathering of twins in the world, and all kinds of twins are welcome!

Texas SandFest, Port Aransas, TX

During SandFest, over 100,000 people descend on this small town, which usually has just 4,000 residents. People come from all over the world to try and create the best sand sculpture that they can. It usually happens in April, but the dates vary based on the tide.

Testicle Festival, Clinton, MT

Around 1,500 people live in this town, but over 15,000 come to it just to attend this festival every year. The festival is meant to honor bull testicles, which people have the opportunity to dine on. Believe it or not, bull testicles are though of as a delicacy known as “Rocky Mountain oysters,” and over 4,000 pounds of them are eaten every year!

Christmas Festival Of Lights, Natchitoches, LA

This festival has been happening since 1927, when town’s utilities superintendent, Max Burgdorf decided to celebrate Christmas by taking 10-watt Christmas bulbs and making a pretty display on the riverbank. These days, the town spends $100,000 on fireworks alone for this massive event that includes a parade and a crowning of Miss Merry Christmas.

“The many unique traditions set Natchitoches Christmas Festival apart from any other celebrations,” festival organizers said.

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