CLINTON, Ark. — For many, the annual National Championship Chuck Wagon Races in Clinton, Arkansas, is a nine-day tradition of racing, rodeos, and camaraderie.

Greg Dease has made it a tradition to attend the races.

"I mean, just looking across it all should be enough to make a person want to come do it," Dease said.

A list of activities during this major attraction brings in tens of thousands of people during the nine-day stretch.

The events range from racing horses while they pull a chuck wagon, to trail rides, rodeos and more.

"All that's great. But I think what people enjoy more than anything else is just the camaraderie," one camper said.

Phil Brown takes it as an opportunity to practice his trade.

"We shoe horses for people — shoe mules. And just have a good time. Visit people,

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