Adams County Fairgrounds
MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers will can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines during the annual Independence Day Weekend Tractor Pull at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 30. This tractor pull features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with pulling action beginning at 3…
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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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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will hold the 23rd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Local livestock exhibitors have spent many hours in preparation working with their animals for the show and sale. The evening…
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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers can celebrate their independence during the annual Independence Day Weekend Tractor Pull at the Adams County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 2. This tractor pull features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with pulling action beginning at 3 p.m. The Independence Day pulls have been…
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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines. The annual Independence Day weekend tractor pull is back at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 3. It features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association and the Xcaliber Pulling organization. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., with pulling action beginning at 3 p.m. …
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MENDON, Ill. — Saturday was arguably the biggest day in the history of this tiny town (2010 Census says 953 people) because of the “Save America!” rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds, highlighted by an appearance by former President Donald Trump. Here’s how the events of the day unveiled in my eyes. 7:50 a.m.: Alarm…
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Center Square Illinois Associate Editor Greg Bishop talked to former President Donald Trump in advance of his planned rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds Saturday night. Trump discussed his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller over U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, who he thinks could take on incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago crime, fuel prices and…
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Ashley Conrad gives you a logistical analysis and a weather report for those planning to be at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Saturday to see former President Trump. And Bob Gough talks about what’s happening in and around Quincy as we get ready for July 4. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse…
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Former President Donald J. Trump will have a rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Trump is coming to endorse Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller in the 15th Congressional District race against Republican Congressman Rodney Davis in the June 28 primary. For those wanting to attend the event,…
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MENDON, Ill. — Three contestants will compete for the title of 2021 Miss Adams County Fair Queen on July 28. The contestants are:• Hannah Longlett, 19, is a daughter of Jeff and Tamra Longlett. She is a graduate of Liberty High School and attends Western Illinois University. Her sponsors are North Adams State Bank and…
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The Quincy Family YMCA and the Rural Program Center in Ursa are combining to offer the third annual Funnel Cake 5K Fun Run and Walk to the Adams County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The individual fee to participate is $20. A family of up to four people can participate…
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MENDON, Ill. — The annual Fourth of July Tractor Pull will be held Sunday at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The event features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association and the Xcaliber Pulling organization. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., with pulling beginning at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Kids age 12 and under are free. Food vendors will…
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