Mark B / Scooter Davenport Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 As many of you know, Ben 'Cooter' Jones owns and operates 3 Dukes of Hazzard attractions in Tennessee and Virginia. The Virginia location, which was located in Sperryville, has recently moved location a few miles away to neighboring Luray, Virgina. The new Luray location is the biggest venue he has ever had- when it is finished it will have a retail store, Daisy's Diner, Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia museum, and will house replicas of the General Lee, Boss Hogg's Caddy, Roscoe's Patrol Car, Cooter's tow truck, and others. The retail store and Daisy's Diner is already open 7 days a week (and you won't find a better grilled cheese sandwich anywhere). The retail store carries a great line of original Dukes merchandise- everything from lighters to stuffed General Lees, and of course great T-shirts. Admission is always free, but I challenge any Dukes fan to visit without buying at least a T-Shirt! In addition, about a quarter of the building is being turned into a replica of Cooter's Garage that visitors can explore! Construction of the garage 'set' is currently underway and is stating to look very familiar (see pictures below). I've had the privilege of working with Ben Jones and his wife Alma to bring the garage to life. Its an amazing and fun project, but the best part has been getting to know Ben and Alma and their extended Hazzard 'family' who work with them to run all the Cooter's locations. Ben and Alma are two of the most genuine and creative people I've ever met. The grand opening of the Luray location will be May 6th of this year when Cooter's hosts the Shenandoah Jamboree music festival. But the big Dukes blow-out comes on July 29 and 30 with 'Cooter's Last Stand'. This event will be a 'Dukesfest' style event with vendors, music, Dukes cast members, and a General Lee jump! (For more information on any of the events, go to Cootersplace.com) 17632161_10155110478214402_1189871081453011783_o by mommydawn2000, on Flickr17630014_10155110478164402_2570272487669964811_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr17621704_10155110478279402_816360907846242077_o by mommydawn2000, on Flickr17554252_10155110478169402_5111593084554948228_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr17499479_10155110478204402_5484780726857679784_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr17458232_10155110478264402_5465857622471407802_n by mommydawn2000, on Flickr Skipper Duke and Spike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowmufn Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks for sharing that! So awesome. I hope I can get out there eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 That is so cool! It's really starting to look like Cooter's garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerDuke Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks so much for sharing this Mark. I'm excited about visiting. I just love Ben. He's a true fan of the show and would have been even if he would have never been an actor on it. He really is someone we can all look up to. Meadowmufn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOSEPH WOOD Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 BREAKER ONE BREAKER ONE YOU HAVE THE HOMER WOLF MAN HOWLLING ON CHANNEL 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerDuke Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 I got my ears on Homer Wolf Man. It sure is good to hear from you again buddy. How have you been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Hartkins Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 Hey there Wolfman! Long time no see! Good to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerDuke Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 I'm glad the Wolfman dug this thread back up. I'm definitely going down there before the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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