Adams County Fair
MENDON, Ill. — Gathering eggs, and stacking bales seems like some standard chores around the farm, but it was all part of an agricultural obstacle course Sunday, July 25, at the Adams County Fair. More than 100 people turned out to watch the fair’s seventh annual 4-H Fight to the Finish. Local 4-H clubs put…
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The Adams County Fair kicked off Tuesday with the Little Miss and Mister Pageant as 20 boys and girls ages 3-6 from Adams County competed for the titles, answering pre-written questions on stage. The judges chose Baylor Grace Gunther to serve as the Little Miss Adams County. Riggin Wietholder was named Little Mister Adams County…
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MENDON, Ill. — That Madalyn Gibbs stood late Tuesday night as Adams County fair queen was not only a testament to the human spirit, but that of the strongest of bonds between a daughter and mother. It was a special moment, in every imaginable way. In fact, very, very special. Almost surreal. Gibbs, 17, was…
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I once gained five pounds at the fair BEFORE I had eaten anything. There are even calories in the aroma of a county fair midway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,014 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair is underway. What’s your favorite part of such event? If…
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MENDON, Ill. — The 24th annual market animal sale in support of youth in agriculture will be held Tuesday at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., and the market livestock sale will begin at 6 p.m. At this premium sale, exhibitors retain ownership and receive a premium for their animal.…
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MENDON, Ill. — Country music acts Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown band will take the stage on Saturday, July 27 at this year’s Adams County Fair. Diamond Rio became a household name on the country music scene in 1991 with the release of “Meet in The Middle.” It became the first country music group in…
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MENDON, Ill. — Muddy River News photographer Samantha Carmean spent Sunday evening at the Adams County Fair and put together this photo gallery of the sights and action:
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PLATO, Mo. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Texas County, Missouri man on an outstanding warrant for Solicitation of Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Elbert B. Butler, Jr., 52, of Plato, Mo., was arrested June 29 following a nearly year-long investigation. Butler allegedly committed the crimes while working for…
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It’s SATURDAY at the 81st Adams County Fair! Here are some things you might check out today: TBA AM Adult Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (Beer Garden)8:00 AM Open Sheep Judging8:00 AM Open Dairy Judging8:00 AM Open Class Rabbit Judging9:00 AM 4-H Swine Judging (Swine Barn)9:00 AM Open Western Horse…
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MENDON, Ill. — Morgan Widmer’s smile told the story of her accomplishment. But the dress she was wearing chronicled something much closer to her heart. Moments after the 19-year-old Widmer was crowned the 58th Adams County fair queen Wednesday night, she detailed what was the absolute perfect accent to the title she had just won.…
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Ashley and Brittany said it was perfect day to spend at the opening day of the Adams County Fair (and get their Barbie on). They give you a preview of what’s happening over the next week.
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MENDON, Ill. — The 81st Adams County Fair gets underway Wednesday and it’s going to be a hot one. With temperatures expected to broach 100 for the next couple of days, fair goers should stay hydrated with plenty of water and maybe a lemon shake up. Horse judging starts this morning and the new Miss…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair Board will welcome country music icons Tracy Byrd and Jo Dee Messina to the stage on Saturday, July 29 during this year’s Adams County Fair. Byrd became a household name on the country music scene in 1993 when his third single, “Holdin’ Heaven,” hit No. 1 on the…
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Ashley and Brittany get you ready for the Adams County Fair and play with cows and bunnies. Lemon shake-ups and corn dogs for all! Harvey’s, Utopia, The Abbey, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and Instant Replay bring you The Daily Muddy.
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MENDON, Ill. — Twenty-five children between the ages of 3 and 6 competed Wednesday night in the Little Miss and Mister Pageant at the 80th annual Adams County Fair. Children were judged in private interview with judges, onstage presence and onstage interview. Braxley Ferguson, 4, was named Little Mister Adams County 2022. He is a son of…
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MENDON, Ill. — Understandably, CayLee Hughes needed a moment to collect her thoughts. “My gosh,” she said. “I just feel overwhelmed.” Hughes does not expect her feet to touch the ground for quite a while after being named the 57th Miss Adams County Fair Pageant winner in front of a Wednesday night crowd of about…
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A crowd of approximately 750 people were in attendance for the Adams County Fair Pageant on Wednesday night at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon. Aaron Beaston with DayOff Media provided Muddy River News with several photos from the event.
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MENDON, Ill. — Nashville country music artist Brandt Carmichael will perform as the opening act for the 2022 Adams County Fair STAR concert on July 30 featuring YouTube sensation Granger Smith. Carmichael was born and raised in northern Indiana, cutting his teeth in the music business by playing fairs, festivals and clubs. He performs upwards…
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Ashley and Steve Eighinger talk about the Adams County Fair Queen Pageant and the start of this year’s fair. Utopia, The Abbey, Quincy Warehouse Bargains, Instant Replay and Harvey’s bring you The Daily Muddy.
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The amusement rides are nice, the grandstand shows entertaining and the camaraderie often great, but let’s be honest about what we like best about the county fairs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 348 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair opens Wednesday, and you know what that means?…
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MENDON, Ill. — Four local women will take the stage in pursuit of the 2022 Miss Adams County Fair title on Wednesday, July 27. All queen candidates have been working for more than a month in the areas of interview, speech and stage presence. The 2022 Little Miss and Mr. Adams County Pageant starts at…
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Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about what’s new and what’s coming back to this year’s Adams County Fair. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s.
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MENDON, Ill. — Country music star Granger Smith and his alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr. will take the grandstand stage on July 30 during the Adams County Fair. The fair board announced Thursday the main grandstand entertainers for its 80th annual event. As a Nashville recording artist, Smith broke onto the national scene with “Remington,”…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Miss Adams County Fair Jersey Hesse was honored as one of 15 finalists during the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield this past weekend. She competed against more than 70 county fair queens from across the state. The pageant is the highlight of the weekend-long Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs…
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