February 8, 2011 at 7:39am
Vertesia Olson and Aquafina race Elizabeth Gendron and Pink Taco. Photography by Steve Dunkelberger
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Editor's note: Harmon Tap Room no longer hosts the goldfish races.
Don't look now, but goldfish racing has hit the Harmon Tap Room every Tuesday night.
The rules are very simple: 1) pick your fish 2) name it something vulgar 3) grab a water spayer 4) dump your fish in the trough 5) spray your fish across the finish line and 6) win $50 cash.
Last Tuesday a mixed-age crowd of flounder fans raced, cheered and pounded Harmon brews.
Losers don't always have to be eaten. I learned that a bit too late. Sorry Sushi, you were a noble racer and a tasty treat to go along with the Vanilla Porter on tap.
8 p.m., every Tuesday
Harmon Tap Room
204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma
253. 212.2725
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Comments for "TUESDAYS: Goldfish races at Tacoma's Harmon Tap Room (canceled)" (5)
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Aja Pound said on Feb. 08, 2011 at 10:56am
Go Pink Taco GO! Can't wait till tonights races!!!!
Shanny D said on Feb. 08, 2011 at 1:02pm
I think that a goldfish swallowing contest would be alot more fun
Erika said on Feb. 08, 2011 at 1:02pm
Goldfish racing with squirt bottles is abusive to the animal - please stop the cruelty! PETA approves this message!
Ryan said on Mar. 02, 2011 at 12:17pm
they stole this idea from my bar in seattle/fremont!! which is a great idea!! I'm not hating but get it right where they got this idea from!!
Nick said on Apr. 22, 2011 at 8:42am
@Ryan I'm pretty sure your Fremont bar wasn't the first place EVAR to think of goldfish racing. I'm not hating, but lets be realistic - this concept is about as old as the oldest college fraternity.
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