2019 Arcola Broom Corn Festival

Featuring FREE Concerts From

Tyler Rich Los Fara Fara Feudin’ Hillbillys Jane Doe Scott Wattles Gospel

Arcola, Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Sept. 6, 7, 8

Huge parade featuring the World Famous LAWN RANGERS

Sweeping Beauties National Broom Sweeping Contest

5k & 10k Race, 5k Walk Carnival Rides

Beautiful Baby Contest

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Beer Pavilion

Street Fair Arts & Crafts

Food Vendors

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arcolian sally kibler is a painter working primarily with fine porcelain. above are some of her completed projects. she said she no longer paints ceramic dolls because she’s run out of girls in the family to give them to. The center photo is a punch bowl and matching stilllife. at right is a ship painted on a porcelain vase. she has taught music for 57 years. Her husband, retired farmer Jon “skip” kibler, is an avid model ship builder. They are this year’s broom corn Parade Marshals. Photos by David Porter.

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Rising star Tyler Rich headlines Broom Corn

Raised in Yuba City, a small farming community in Northern California, Tyler Rich found his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and family favorites of all genres including Creedence Clearwater Revival, Michael Jackson, the Beatles and Tom Petty.

At age 8, his cousin introduced him to the country sounds of George Strait, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson

before his grandparents surprised a then 14-year-old with a guitar so he could join in the annual jams. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in economics, Tyler moved to Los Angeles to pursue a different game of numbers – music – exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist.

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Join in on the 41st Annual Broomcorn 5K and 10K road races and 5K recreational walk.

Sept. 7. Can you break Olympian Craig Virgin’s record set back in 1979?

Choose to run either the 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) race or walk the 5K recreational walk on brick and hard surfaces through and north of Arcola. Finish in downtown Arcola. The 5K course is all in town, and 2019 marks the 20th annual 5K walk.

The course features police escorts, aid stations and split times. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age division. Plaques are awarded to the top overall finishers. Door prizes will be drawn (must be present to win). Awards are presented following the race at the Main Street stage.

Saturday, Sept. 7, checkin begins at 7 a.m. at Kelley Moore Park Pavilion, Rt. 133, Arcola, two blocks west of I-57, exit 203 south. No entrants after 7:30 a.m. The start time is 8 a.m. sharp with the runners leading the way. For more information and to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Arcola/ArcolaBroomCornFes tivalRaces

Age Groups

• Men’s & Women’s Age Groups for 5k 14 & under 15 - 20 21 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70+ • Men’s Age Groups for 10K 29 & under 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60+ • Women’s Age Groups for 10K 29 & under 30 - 39 40 - 49 50+ 1978 – Craig Virgin, Lebanon, 31:15

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*1979 – Craig Virgin, Lebanon 29:05.8 1980 – Joe Sheeran, Charleston 30:39 1981 – Craig Virgin, Lebanon 30:38 1982 – Tom Swiersz, Joliet 32:25 1983 – Craig Young, Rockford 31:20 1984 – Dan Lowery, Charleston 33:10 1985 – Ron French, Mattoon 33:41 1986 – Dike Stirret, Champaign 32:08 1987 – Russ Johnson, Champaign 32:57 1988 – Joe Schwartz, Champaign 33:05 1989 – Paul Ellinger, Champaign 33:25 1990 – Van Hartman, Monticello 33:40 1991 – Rich Stark, Urbana 32:33 1992 – Scott Touchette, Marine 31:50 1993 – Randy Stearns, Charleston 34:24 1994 – Dan Leikvold, Springfield 36:31 1995 – Mark Avery, Decatur 34:21 1996 – Joshua White, Charleston 34:59 1997 – Joshua White, Charleston 33:11 1998 – Geronimo Leal, Arcola 36:32 1999 – Justin Smith, Charleston 36:11 2000 – Dan Niles, Charleston 37:39 2001 – Seth Chin-Parker, Urbana 38:38 2002 – Ryan Hall, Mattoon 33:15 2003 – Jeff Kelly, Charleston

34:29 2004 – Jeff Kelly, Champaign 34:53 2005 – Gregory Blomquist, Urbana 38:56 2006 – Dave Floyd, Chatham 39:29 2007 – Dave Walters, Lisle 35:34 2008 – Jeff Kelly, Urbana 35:10 2009 – William Gillespie, Savoy 39:26 2010 – Adrian Rodriguez, Mattoon, 36:03 2011 – Richard Sgro, Springfield 37:57 2012 – Andrew Eheart, Champaign 35:03 2013 – Jeff Kelly, Urbana 35:00 2014 – Jeff Kelly, Champaign 34:46.5 2015 – Nicholas Heller, Urbana 33:36.1 2016 – Nicholas Heller, Urbana 35:28.6 2017 – Nicholas Heller, Urbana 35:28.6 2018 – Nicholas Heller, Lexington 38:46.0

10K Women Winners

1978 – Jenny Utz, Charleston 41:38 1979 – Deborah Crochett, Urbana 43:33 1980 – Sue Pearce, Champaign 40:10 1981 – Linda Anderson, Oakland 39:17 1982 – Sue Pearce, Champaign 38:21 1983 – Lisa Keflar, Dewey 41:28 1984 – Tena Krause, Robinson 42:52 1985 – Irene Bond, Champaign 40:11

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1986 – Linda Anderson, Oakland 39:37 1987 – Vickie Fifield, Galesburg 41:56 1988 – Vickie Fifield, Galesburg 41:10 1989 – Vickie Fifield, Galesburg 41:27 1990 – Becky Curry, Windsor 40:19 1991 – Becky Curry, Windsor 39:27 1992 – Amy Griffith, Decatur 46:53 1993 – Linda Anderson, Urbana 40:48 1994 – Helen Archer, Charleston 44:57 1995 – Helen Archer, Charleston 43:26 1996 – Cindy Bell, Charleston 43:28 *1997 – Becky Curry, Windsor 38:07 1998 – Helen Archer, Charleston 42:43 1999 – Karen Welke, Mahomet 40:17 2000 – Cindy Bell, Charleston 41:16 2001 – Cindy Bell, Charleston 42:32 2002 – Cindy Bell, Charleston 42:23 2003 – Kerri Frerichs, Sullivan 42:20 2004 – Stephanie Shrader, Arcola 47:21 2005 – Cindy Bell, Charleston 42:51 2006 – Lora Sutherland, Toledo 43:28 2007 – Cindy (Bell) McGrady, Charleston 42:43 2008 – Jill Seelbach, St. Louis 43:19 2009 – Cathleen Willy, Urbana 38:36 2010 – Cindy (Bell) McGrady, Charleston 41:34 2011 – Alexis Benavente, Urbana 47:01 2012 – Janet Stroud, Danville 45:34 2013 – Alexis Benavente, Downers Grove 45:46 2014 – Amanda McMahon, Bloomington 40:21.7 2015 – Michele Marcus, Mahomet 42:31.7 2016 – Martha Whitacre, Paris 49:41.1 2017 – Lynn Merli, Mt. Zion 49:35.2 2018 – Nicole Chuguette, Urbana 45:35.8

5K Mens Winners

1987 – Bill Duey, Mattoon 16:28 1988 – Edward Drebes, Champaign 16:17 1989 – Joseph Steeley, Champaign 16:55 1990 – Terry Diss, Charleston 16:27 1991 – Paul Ellinger, Cham-

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CRAIG VIRGIN of Lebanon flies through the air as he nears the finish line circa 1978. His 1979 race time still stands as the course record for the world-class Olympian runner from Lebanon. paign 15:47 *1992 – Todd Orvis, Charleston 15:20 1993 – Matt Klinsky, Champaign 17:15 1994 – Matt Klinsky, Champaign 16:50 1995 – Dan Niemerg, Charleston 16:32 1996 – Kevin Floyd, Champaign 17:20 1997 – Robert Hornbacker, Champaign 16:59 1998 – Patrick Nowlan, Champaign 17:10 1999 – Chad Harashe, Savoy 16:50 2000 – Patrick Nowlan, Champaign 17:13 2001 – Brian James, Decatur 17:38 2002 – Damian Marshall, Champaign 16:30 2003 – James Acklin, Ogden 16:31 2004 – Justin Weiss, Charleston 16:18 2005 – Matt Mandrell, Villa Ridge 18:09 2006 – Matt Mandress, Mounds 8:17 2007 – Steven Regan, Monticello 17:27 2008 – Tony Manna, Zionsville, Ind. 17:59 2009 – Tony Manna, Zionsville, Ind. 17:53 2010 – Tony Manna, Zionsville, Ind. 18:25 2011 – Clint Coffey, Charleston 16:45 2012 – Tony Manna, Zionsville, Ind. 18:55 2013 – Nicholas Heller, Mattoon 17:57 2014 – Tony Manna, Zionsville, Ind. 17:37.3 2015 – Tony Manna, Zionsville, Ind 17:29.2 2016 – Tony Manna, Zionsville

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5K Women Winners

1987 – Julie DeSchepper, Decatur 21:08 1988 – Jackie McDonald, Champaign 18:50 1989 – Daniel Harper, Champaign 18:14 *1990 – Ellen Wermuth, Urbana 18:10 1991 – Linda Warner, unknown 19:46 1992 – Becky Curry, Windsor 18:57 1993 – Becky Curry, Windsor 19:34 1994 – Becky Curry, Windsor 19:08 1995 – Que Harbor, Rantoul 18:53 1996 – Que Harbor, Rantoul 18:41 1997 – Que Harbor, Rantoul 19:05 1998 – Meg McGarvey, Arcola 19:33 1999 – Sandy Meneley, Pesotum 21:28 2000 – Becky Curry, Windsor 19:23

2001 – Rebecca Kasten, Champaign 19:36 2002 – Hannah Hogan, Rantoul 19:19 2003 – Hanna Hogan, Rantoul 18:54 2004 – Lora Sutherland, Toledo 20:01 2005 – Catherine Scott, Libertyville 20:54 2006 – Katie O’Brien, Champaign 22:54 2007 – Haley Lucas, Oakland 21:52 2008 – Rebekah Hopkins, Camago 21:51 2009 – Kali Taylor, Sullivan 21:05 2010 – Kali Taylor, Sullivan, 19:59 2011 – Jessica Franklin, Mahomet 20:33 2012 – Jessica Franklin, Mahomet 19:51 2013 – Jessica Franklin, Mahomet 19:35 2014 – Jessica Franklin, Mahomet 18:48.6 2015 – Jessica Franklin, Mahomet 18:54.2 2016 – Shannon Jones, Paris 19:57.9 2017 – Brittany Arthur, O’Fallon 19:34.1 2018 – Angelle Wrobel, Rantoul 19:52.3 * Course record 19:52.3

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Kiblers to reign over Broom Corn Parade

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Jon “Skip” and Sally Kibler of Arcola expressed surprise that they were named Broom Corn Festival Parade Marshals this year because they’re not from Arcola, strictly speaking. They’ve only lived here for the past 57 years. But there’s no question that they’ve left an indelible mark on the community through public service.

Skip spent his early years in Arcola but was raised in Charleston, where he met Sally while both attended Eastern High School. They married in 1962 and relocated to Arcola to raise their family.

Skip farmed while Sally taught music in various places including Arcola schools.

one of sally kibler’s hobbies is painting on bottles, preferring blue glass with white lights inside.

Skip’s family has long ties to the community. He said his Grandpa Cook owned a grocery store in what is now known as the Vyverberg building downtown. His family also owned the ground where the Kaskaskia Country Club is now. He noted how his grandfather received a lifetime membership to the Country Club as part of the deal but didn’t play golf.

His father, Capt. John D. Kibler, was killed in action in World War II in 1944, when Skip was just 6 years old. Capt. Kibler was named an Arcola High School Distinguished Alumnus in 2017.

Sally gave private music lessons taught music at all grade levels “in between kids.” They have two children — Malinda Mallady now in Danville, and Jeffrey Kibler, who lives in Wausau, Wis. Both Skip and Sally are talented artists. Well, “talented” is understated. Skip builds museum-quality model ships while Sally paints, mostly on porcelain. She credits the late Harriet Harrington for teaching her the art of painting and giving her an appreciation for the medium. Mrs. Harrington would tell her students that their art “is not a craft” and would rail against the idea of selling pieces in yard sales like cheap trin-

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sally and jon “skip” kibler pose with some of the art they’ve produced. While skip is an avid model ship builder, sally paints, mostly on fine porcelain, and teaches music. Photos by David Porter. kets. “She preached that it’s an art form.”

As if teaching and painting were not enough, Sally has been involved in several community groups including Girl Scouts as a leader and trainer, and for many years was on the board of directors of the Arcola Food Pantry. She and Skip are also elders and deacons in the Arcola Presbyterian Church, where Sally has also served as music director and organist.

She was involved with the Arcola Music Club until it disbanded in 2013. “We got in 100 years,” she said

of the club. She helped gather materials for display in A Walk Through Time Museum in Arcola.

Sally also has been in-

volved with sports boosters and Meals on Wheels.

“I can’t sit still,” she quipped. “There are lots of opportunities in a small

town to get out and be involved.”

“My baby is next door,”

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Skip said pointing toward the Arcola Public Library.

He was on the board there for 32 years and helped raise money for its renovation and addition. He lights up while talking about the progress the Library has made and its value to the community.

He also was on the Arcola Community Development Corporation board for many years and is a charter member and past president of the Arcola Foundation. He also served on a school advisory committee, the elevator board and a drainage district board.

He also helped out at the Food Pantry, admittedly when Sally would prod him for the extra help.

While their selection as Parade Marshals may have surprised them, it will surprise no one else. Arcola is amazing because of its amazing people, and the Kiblers unquestionably fit that description.

THE LE SOLEIL ROYAL is one of numerous model ships built by Jon “Skip” Kibler. Kibler and his wife Sally are parade marshals this year. Photo by Nancy Rairden.

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Arthur, Illinois Central Illinois' Best Labor Day Celebration is now THREE BIG DAYS

SATURDAY - SUNDAY - MONDAY

August 31 & September 1-2

This year is the 47th year of this grand event and we are planning many special activities to celebrate.Matt-Deeserve cheese_1 More Cheese — More Fun! Family fun for the whole weekend. Enjoy the festival atmosphere throughout Arthur. Eat a corn dog, sample the Free Cheese, take in a tractor pull, watch a parade, listen to some music, visit an Amish farm shop, shop the sales in town... just enjoy yourself.

That's what a visit to Amish Country is about!

Win a national title at the National Cheese Eating Championships or a World title in the International Cheese Curling Championships. Family and kids divisions in each event. Come join us and have fun!

This festival made possible by: Arthur Area Association of Commerce, Country Cheese and More, State Bank of Arthur and many other Arthur Businesses and Organizations.

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SATURDAY

6-11 am: Firemen’s breakfast @ Firehouse 9 am: • Festival/Vendors/Artie’s Party Zone opens • Car, truck & motorcycle show registration @ Cheesy Hollow 10 am-4 pm: Rides: Buggy @ Welcome CenterPony @ Arties Party Zone 10 am: Ceremonial Cutting of the Cheese @ Gazebo stage area 11 am: FREE CHEESE @ Cheese Tent11 am: Wood Fractal Demonstration by Larry Owens @ East Progress Street 11 am-4 pm: Vine Street Christian Church Ice Cream Social @ South Vine St. 11 am: Arthur United Methodist Church Ham &Bean lunch @ Arthur United Methodist Church Noon: Car, truck & motorcycle show @ Cheesy Hollow 1 pm: Wood Fractal Demonstration by Larry Owens @ East Progress Street 1 pm: 19th Annual Cheese Eating Nationals @ Cheese Tent 2 pm: 19th Annual International Cheese CurlingChampionships @ Illinois & Vine Streets 3:46 pm: The Big Cheese Parade 5 pm: FREE CHEESE @ Cheese Tent 7 pm: Festival/vendors close Schedule times change a bit all the time.

Come early and spend the day. Last minute information at the Arthur Welcome center at the North end of the Festival and also at the Cheese Tent at Illinois and Vine St in the center of the festival.

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6-10 am: Arthur Lions Club breakfast @ Community Center 6 am: Rat Race registration for all races @ Welcome Center 7:15 am: Rat Race 1-Mile Fun Run begins 7:30 am: Rat Race 5K & 10K Runs begin 7:45 am: 5K Pat Wood Recreational Walk begins 9 am: Cheese Chaser Kid Run begins 9 am: Festival/vendors open 9:30 am: Rat Race Awards Ceremony @ stage area 9:30 am: Bench Press Registration @ East Illinois St. 10 am-4 pm: Rides: Buggy @ Welcome Center,Pony rides @ Arties Party Zone 10:30 am: Bench Press Competition @ East Illinois Street SUNDAY 10:30 am: FREE CHEESE @ Cheese Tent 10 am:• Community-wide church service 11:30 am: 7th Annual World Championship hosted by Arthur United Methodist and Arthur Cheese Curd Baptist churches @Gazebo area Spitting Contest, Sponsored by Country • Festival/Vendors/Artie’s Party Zone Cheese & More @ Vine & Illinois opens 12:30 pm: Free 60-ft. sub sandwich give11 am: FREE CHEESE @ Cheese Tent away @ Cheese Tent - Sponsored by Arthur 11 am-4 pm: Stagecoach rides @ Welcome Subway Restaurant Center 1 pm: “Amish Strongâ€? Strongman competiNoon: • Cheese Carving Registration @ tion @ East Illinois Street Cheese Tent 3 pm: Big Cheese Jackpot Drawing • Kiddy Tractor Pull registration @ Cheesy Festival closes Hollow Schedule times change a bit all the time.

12:30 pm: Cheese Carving Contest@ Cheese Come early and spend the day. Last minute inTent -Sponsored Arthur Graphic formation at the Arthur Welcome center at the 1 pm: Kiddy Tractor Pull@ Cheesy Hollow - North end of the Festival and also at the Sponsored by Daily Farms Cheese Tent at Illinois and Vine St in the cen1-3 pm: Heroes of Legend Cosplaymeet & ter of the festival. greet @ Cheesy Hollow 2 pm: FREE CHEESE @ Cheese Tent2 pm: Gunny Sack Revue@ Penn Station 5 pm: Festival closes for Sunday Schedule times change a bit all the time.

Come early and spend the day. Last minute information at the Arthur Welcome center at the North end of the Festival and also at the Cheese Tent at Illinois and Vine St in the center of the festival.

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The Broom Corn Festival in Arcola is well known for its music diversity and giving stage to rising stars.

Who can forget when Garth Brooks introduced “Friends in Low Places� on the Arcola stage?

Huge stars including Tom T. Hall, Brad Paisley, John Michael Montgomery, Confederate Railroad, Little Jimmy Dickens, Dave Dudley, Jim Ed Brown and many more have played here.

Rising star Tyler Rich headlines this year supplemented by the Northern Mexican sound of Los Fara Fara and Gospel group Scott Wattles at the First Christian Church.

The Beer Pavilion, new last year, is hosted by It’ll Do of Arcola and opening at 4 p.m. Friday, 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday.

The Feudin’ Hillbillys will be back in the Beer Pavilion starting at 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6. On Saturday, Jane Doe performs starting at 8 p.m. The Pavil-

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Here’s a look at the names that have headlined the Arcola Broom Corn Festival over the years.

2019 — Tyler Rich 2018 — Captain Rat & The Blind Rivets 2017 — Morgan Wallen 2016 — William Michael Morgan 2015 — RaeLynn 2014 — Frankie Ballard 2013 — The Henningsens 2012 — David Nail 2011 — Chuck Wicks 2010 — Jason Michael Carroll 2009 — The Lost Trailers 2008 — Jake Owen 2007 — Andy Griggs 2006 — Confederate Railroad 2005 — Buddy Jewell 2004 — Jeff Bates* 2003 — Steve Azar 2002 — Kevin Denney 2001 — Chris Cagle 2000 — Brad Paisley 1999 — Ronnie Mc-

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The Feudin’ Hillbillys

Jane Doe Dowell 1998 — The Kinleys 1997 — David Kersh 1996 — Ty England 1995 — Ken Mellons 1994 — Neal McCoy 1993 — John Michael Montgomery 1992 — Tracy Lawrence 1991 — Mark Chestnutt 1990 — Garth Brooks 1989 — Shenandoah 1988 — Jim Ed Brown 1987 — Helen Cornelius and Southern Spirit 1986 — Tom T. Hall 1985 — “Little� Jimmy Dickens 1984 — Dave Dudley 1983 — Porter Wagoner 1982 — Cal Smith 1980 — Bill and Helen

Scott 1978 — Chet Kingery and the Knights of the Bluegrass 1976 — Chuck White and his orchestra *Bates filled in for Buddy Jewell, who was unable to perform because of voice problems.

Other special attractions at the Broom Corn Festival 2013 — Budweiser Clydesdales 1981 — Clayton Moore 1979 — Civil War Calvary 1977 — O’s Gold 40 Horse Hitch 1975 — Liberty Bell replica 1973 — First year of Broom Corn tent

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The ArcolA Police DePArTmenT reminds citizens of the one-way on Washington, elm and Jefferson streets that will be in effect during the Broom corn Festival. The one-way will be east on Washington Street from U.S. 45 to elm Street and north on elm to Jefferson Street. it will then be one-way on Jefferson west to U.S. 45. The one-way will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 8. Arcola Police chief Tad Freezeland said, “We apprediate your cooperation during the festival. Utilizing the one-way will eliminate traffic congestion that occurs in the downtown and residential areas of Arcola.”

Freezeland also announced that main Street, between U.S. 45 and Pine Street, will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in preparation for the festival. it will remain closed for the duration of the festival.

How the Lawn Rangers rose to fame

Arcola is famous for the Lawn Rangers, a “precision lawn mower drill team” that marches in formation with brooms and lawn mowers in the Arcola Broomcorn Parade.

Every year since 1980, the Lawn Rangers have marched in the Arcola Broomcorn Festival Parade. This unique custom was publicized by humor columnist Dave Barry, who

marched with the Lawn Rangers in 1995 and has written columns about them.

In 2003, President Barack Obama marched with the Lawn Rangers in the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade to launch his race for the Senate. He was so enamored by the Lawn Rangers, that he invited them to perform in the 2009 Inaugural Parade in

Washington, D.C. after his election to the highest office in the U.S. And, of course, they did.

The idea for the Lawn Rangers was hatched in 1980 when Clayton Moore, who played the Lone Ranger on TV, was picked to lead the next Broom Corn Parade. He was not allowed to wear his character’s trademark mask in the parade, so the

Lawn Rangers wore theirs.

A group of 15 men, including local punster Pat Monahan, and reportedly, an untold number of adult beverages, formed the first precision mower-pushing, broom-toting entourage.

The Lawn Rangers continue to be a highly soughtafter ensemble for parades, and their history has been immortalized in a book.

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2019 Broom Corn Festival Preview

8 am ABC 10,000-10K & 5K Race 5K Rec. Walk (Starts at Moore Park) 9 am Vendors Open Noon Beautiful Baby Pageant Noon Beer Pavilion Opens - It’ll Do of Arcola will be serving ice cold canned beer and liquor Jane Doe performing 8 pm - Midnight 3 pm Huge Parade 5 pm Los Fara Fara - Free concert - Oak Street Stage

SATURDAY SEPT. 7

9 am Vendors Open 10 am Church Service at First Christian Church (Outside) 11 am Jaycees Kiddie Tractor Pull - Oak Street (sign up 1 hr. prior) Noon Beer Pavilion Opens - It’ll Do of Arcola will be serving ice cold canned beer and liquor 1 pm Scott Wattles at First Christian Church 2 pm Country Music Star Tyler Rich Free Concert Oak Street Stage 3 pm Broomcorn 50/50 Drawing Winner - Oak St. Stage 5 pm Festival Closes/Vendors Close 6 pm Beer Pavilion Closes

JBH Co. Inc. Kauffman Amish Furniture Outlet Libman Lindenmeyer Insurance, Inc. LyondellBasell McDonald’s

Monical’s Pizza - Arcola Monahan Filaments Monahan Partners Morgan Stanley Rankin Publishing

SUNDAY SEPT. 8