Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Piatt County Outlaw Hookers Antique Pull

 These are the results from Sunday's antique pull:


3750 lb                       (4 mph max)              Linda Casteel, Lovington, IL

4000 lb, uncut tires  (3.5 mph max)          Brian Zindel, Moweaqua, IL

4000 lb                       (4 mph max)              Dan Gregory, Mt. Auburn, IL

4500 lb, uncut tires  (3.5 mph max)          Jared Shewmaker, Moweaqua, IL

4500 lb                       (4 mph max)              Rich Whitaker, Shumway, IL

4500 lb                       (open)                         Bill Stock, Virginia, IL

5000 lb, uncut tires (3.5 mph max)          Brett Zindel, Moweaqua, IL

5000 lb                       (4 mph max)              Rich Whitaker, Shumway, IL

5000 lb                       (open)                         Jacob McFarland, Monticello, IL

5500 lb, uncut tires  (3.5 mph max)          Autumn Walker

5500 lb                       (4 mph max)              Rich Whitaker, Shumway, IL

5500 lb                       (open)                         Bill Stock, Virginia, IL

6000 lb, uncut tires  (3.5 mph)                   Shawn Walker

6000 lb                       (open)                         Jim Miller

6500 lb, uncut tires  (3.5 mph max)          Nick Welters

6500 lb                       (4 mph max)              Bill Stock, Virginia, IL

10,000 lb farm stock                                    Dan Daugherty, Warrensburg, IL

11,500 lb farm stock                                     Dan Daugherty, Warrensburg, IL

Congratulations to all winners!

Monday, June 19, 2023

Gun Raffle Winner

 Congratulations to Jason Bolsen, our gun raffle winner!

The winning ticket was pulled at the antique tractor pull Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Sunday at the Fair

 It's Beef Cattle Show Day and Antique Tractor Pull Day!

The Beef Show starts at 10:00--lots of good looking heifers and steers here!

The Piatt County Outlaw Hookers pull starts at 11:00. It's free to get in. Come and enjoy it with your family--a nice day to be outside for Father's Day!

Bishops is open for lunch.

Hope to see you at the Fair!!


P.S. Some of the kids' projects have not been picked up, and there are checks in the office for those who have first through 4th place ribbons. Be sure to get those picked up today or tomorrow.

Thanks!!

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Saturday at the Fair


We had a great crowd last night and the weather has been perfect!!

 This morning we had baton twirlers (even with batons on fire!!), a bunch of young cheerleaders performing for the crowd, and the Tot Rod pedal tractor pull.

We had a good Swine show this morning too.

Xtreme zip line and inflatables are open until 8:00.

Sally the Clown is here until 8:00 too--face painting and balloons.

We have kids' games too.

Right now, Lee Ewers is performing in the Beer Barn.

At 6:00 Back Seat Radio is performing in the Beer Barn.

The bands are free.

Below is a picture of Grayson Sullivan, our champion winner of Seven and Under Floriculture.


Tomorrow is the Antique Tractor Pull--free to the public.

We also have the Beef Cattle Show.

Come out and enjoy the Fair!


Friday, June 16, 2023

Today at the Piatt County Fair

 This morning we have our Dairy show--want to see some lovely cows? Come on down at 10 and watch the judging.

Also this morning is the judging for the general exhibits in the exhibit building. Many of these are the work from Kids Kamp. These items will be on display today and tomorrow.

Oh, and WHOW will be broadcasting from here at noon!

Tonight

We have the ITPA tractor pull!!

Woohoo! Come join the fun! 6:30 pm

Xtreme will open the zip line and inflatables at 4:00 and Sally the Clown is here at 5:00.

Later in the Beer Barn, Antics will be playing.

AND there is always the Fair food! Bishops has the best burgers, tenderloins, and corn dogs around!

We also have a vendor with the neatest tshirts, jewelry, key fobs, and other cool stuff. Check him out!!

Don't miss the Fair!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

 

AHW LLC JOHN DEERE

ALLEN WILLIAMS

B & A SCREEN PRINTING

BEMENT AMERICAN LEGION

BRINTLINGER & EARL FUNERAL HOME

CERRO GORDO AMERICAN LEGION

CERRO GORDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

CIM-TEK FILTRATION

CHAPMAN, HENRICKS & HOWELL INSURANCE

CLARKSON GRAIN

CRAWLEYS AUTO REPAIR

DAY TRUCKING

DECATUR EARTHMOVERS CREDIT UNION

DOBSON AUTOMOTIVE

DR. JOHN A. SOCHOR

EDGE GUARD

FARM CREDIT ILLINOIS

HICKORY POINT BANK

JENNINGS IMPLEMENT

JUDY’S KITCHEN & CATERING

KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER

LAPLACE AUCTION HOUSE

LG SEEDS

PF3 SOLUTIONS

PIATT COUNTY SERVICE COMPANY

PRAIRIE BEEF ASSOCIATION

RANDY WEST PLUMBING & HVAC

RURAL KING

SCOTTY’S PEST CONTROL

SHAMBAUGH FARMS

STATE BANK OF BEMENT

TOPFLIGHT GRAIN

WYFFELS HYBRIDS


Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Kids Kamp

 At least 80 kids from across Piatt County are enjoying Kids Kamp this week. Kudos to Tammy Nuding and Tonya Woollen for heading this up and to all the other volunteers who are helping make this a success. The kids will show 3 of these projects at the Fair (June 15-18).

Here are some photos from the past few days:

Working on projects

Ready to tie die t-shirts

Painting the game trailer
Snack time

Projects

Bead work

Awesome t-shirts!!