Small Towns With Big (And Peculiar!) Celebrations

Testicle Festival, Clinton, MT

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Just over 1,000 people live in the small town of Clinton, Montana. But upwards of 15,000 people visit each year to attend the Testicle Festival, which celebrates bulls’ private parts. People go there to eat the delicacy, which they refer to as “Rocky Mountain oysters.” They also compete in various games, such as the hairy chest contest and bull chip throwing contest. But the big draw is eating the testicles. A sampler plate costs just $5. More than 4,000 pounds of testicles are consumed each year. A nearby campground allows visitors to stay for free. There are also plenty of testicle souvenirs at the Rocky Creek Lodge gift shop.