91st Annual
Christian County
Agricultural
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July 22-27, 2014
Christian County Fairgrounds
Taylorville , Illinois
From the Fair Board President... Welcome to the 91st Annual
Christian County Agriculture Fair
Hello, My name is Jim Olive, pictured along with my wife Pat. I have been elected to serve as President for the 2014 Year. As a 20 plus year member of the fairboard and lifelong member of Christian County I look forward to this years Fair which will be the 91st. Each year the Fair showcases Livestock and related Ag products from Christian County and surrounding areas. All of this would not be possible without our dedicated fair board members, gracious sponsors and loyal volunteers! So Please come out to enjoy the fair with myself, Family and Granddaughter Allie for the 91st year of the Christian County Ag Fair, Hope to see there! Jim Olive - President CCAF
CHRISTIAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD 2014 OFFICERS: President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer 2014 DIRECTORS: Clint Barlow Leroy Barlow Tom Barry Mike Bliler Dustin Cruit Jim Curtin Bob DeClerck Ed DelValle Mike Drea Chuck Dyer Ron Fleming Alan Fulk Jim Greive Phil Kirkendoll Kyle Kocurek
Jim Olive Chuck Dyer Jim Curtin Ben Morman Alan Fulk
Adam Landers Lee Meteer Curt Micenheimer Jim Micenheimer Ben Morman Jim Olive Craig Paulek Matt Rincker Phil Roady Brad Siegrist Adam Swinger Jeremy Tucker Kris Warren Jeremy Wilson
2014 SUPERINTENDENTS: Horticulture: Linda Binger Beef Cattle: Lee Meteer Sheep: Dustin Cruit, Matt Rinker Swine: Matt Rinker Goat: Craig Paulek Stock Truck Pull: Leroy Barlow ITPA Tractor Pull: Kyle Kocurek Garden Tractor Pull: Matt Beyers Christian County Pageants: Jenny Swinger, Cheryl Morman Sound System: Audio Techinical Service Inc. Expo Building: Dustin Cruitt, Phil Kirkendoll Chili Cook-Off: Alan Fulk Beer Tent: Kris Warren Talent Show: Kathy Fergin
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
Tuesday, July 22 Little Miss, Jr. Miss & Miss Pageants Wednesday, July 23 Talent Show Thursday, July 24 Stock Car Races Friday, July 25 Stock Truck Pulls Saturday, July 26 ITPA Truck & Tractor Pulls Sunday, July 27 Demolition Derby STARTING TIME FOR ALL EVENTS IS 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices General Admission $8.00 Reserve Seating $10.00 Infield Pass (Fri, Sat, Sun) $15.00
Free
Gate & Parking all week long!
Beer Tent Live Music Thursday -- Voodoo Lake friday -- off the wall band saturday -- borderline sunday -- The antics Bands play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Drink Responsibly! Call Viddy!
CHRISTIAN COUNTY FAIR HISTORY The present county Fair originated in 1924. Other fairs were held in the county, but on April 29, 1924, Phil S. Haner, Robert Carlin, Louis Tolliver, and Edward Alton, signed the application for the incorporation papers for the Christian County Agriculture Fair Association. The fair was the outgrowth of a small fair and livestock show held in Manners Park for two or three years prior to 1924. The success of this small effort prompted the leaders to expand and bring into being the present fair. The 40 acres of land at the west edge of Taylorville, where the Fair is now located, was rented from 1924 thru 1935. The ground was purchased in 1935 for $5000.00. In the early days, the Christian County Agriculture Fair was home to the most outstanding Society Horse Shows in the Mid-West and was the largest show in the State of Illinois for County Fairs. The Fair regularly had exhibitors from all over Illinois and several other States. The Fair also sponsored Harness and Running Races. The track was considered one of the best in the United States. The Fair was a member of the “Top Line” race circuit and sponsored the first two and three year old “Colt Stakes” in the State. In 1953, The Christian County Ag Fair and several other Fairs, formed the “Illinois Bit to Colt Stakes Association.” Other divisions or events held by the Fair were the Western Horse Show, beef cattle, dairy cattle, hog and sheep shows. In the earlier years of the Fair, there were draft and mule shows and horse pulling contests. These shows slowly gave way to the truck and tractor pulls you can see today. Many of today’s events were started in the early years of the Fair including, 4-H, FFA, Miss Christian County, and many other attractions. Over the past 90 plus years, hundreds of Christian County residents have given thousands of hours of their time and effort to make today’s Christian County Ag Fair one of the finest in Illinois. Thank-you for being a part of the Fair and we hope you enjoyed this little piece of fair history! The Christian County Fair Board
Tuesday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. Expo Building
Evolution of Agribusiness & Education in central Illinois
Tuesday, July 22 - 5:30 p.m. Ag Expo Building The purpose of the event is to allow those that are involved in the business of agriculture and education the opportunity to talk about how they rely on each other for success and how important it is to support local in today’s marketplace. Speakers include: Director Flider - IDOA Rebecca Bunton - ADM Dereke Dunkirk - Christian County Pork Producer Matt Stolte - Nokomis Farmer & Golden Prairie Popcorn Dave Trettor - Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities
Drew Kieser- GSI Dee Kruger - Moderator
2014 Speaker Series
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Grandstand
Tickets: $8/General $10/Reserve
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Antique Tractor Show WEDNESDAY, July 23 All Afternoon - Expo Building 1046 State Rt. 10 East Clinton, IL 217-935-8373
Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Christian County Fairgrounds Grandstand Tickets: $8/General $10/Reserve JUNIOR DIVISION Christian County Residents 14 years of age & younger 1st place $100 & trophy 2nd place $75 & trophy 3rd place $50 & trophy 4th place $35 & trophy SENIOR DIVISION Christian County Residents 15 through 21 years of age 1st place $200 & trophy 2nd place $150 & trophy 3rd place $100 & trophy 4th place $75 & trophy 1st place recipients from the Junior & Senior Divisions will represent Christian County at the IAAF State Talent Competition in Springfield, Illinois in January 2015.
ADULT DIVISION
Christian County Residents 21+ 1st place $100 3rd place $50
2nd place $75 4th place $35
Each year the Christian County Fair has a talent competition on Thursday evening of fair week. There are two divisions; the junior division is for ages up to age 14, and the senior division hosts ages 15 through 21. All contestants must be a resident of Christian County. All types of talent are encouraged. The contestants are able to perform on a decorated stage with lights and a professional sound system. Each act must be less than 4 minutes long. Judges are scoring on talent, costume, audience appeal, and performance quality. Each year a special act performs between the junior and senior division to showcase other types of talent. Also, at the end of the night, while the judges are making their important decisions, another form of entertainment performs. First through fourth places are awarded with trophies and monetary awards. The first place winners then advance to the state competition to represent Christian County which is held in Springfield, Illinois in January of the following year. We invite everyone out for a great night of live entertainment!! Thank you, Kathy Fergin
History of 4-H
4-H had its national beginnings around the turn of the century, and Illinois was there from the start! The groundwork that led to 4-H, as we know it today, was laid by pioneers in educational work and leaders of farm org a nizations who realized the value of leisure-time group activities for young people and their families. Roots can be traced back to 1899 in Macoupin County, Illinois and W.B. Otwell. But 4-H as we know it today came in 1914 when the Smith-Lever Act was passed by Congress. This legislation authorized the creation of a Cooperative Extension Service in each state’s land-grant college of agriculture. Extension soon found that one effective way to reach rural men and women was by working with their children. Thus, Boys and Girls Club Work became an integral part of Extension’s programming. Dr. James H. Greene was the first state leader for club work. The first 4-H club in Illinois was the Union Pig Club organized by C.C. Coots in Macoupin County in the spring of 1915. By 1917 over fifteen thousand members were enrolled in Illinois. Not only were there corn and pig clubs, but the work now included canning, sewing, garden, strawberry, and calf clubs. 4-H continues to evolve as lives change. We are continually working to provide opportunities for youth and their families in any setting. 4-H is not Just for Farm kids Anymore!
Exhibits of Agriculture Products, Horticulture, Floriculture, Culinary, Textiles, Fine Arts and Junior Homemaker Open Class will again make rise to much competition at the 88th Annual Christian County Fair. As in years past these classes have been excitedly anticipated. We tend to have many repeat competitors, plus those who are new to the world of competition. As Superintendents we encourage the novice and experienced exhibitors. We try to co-ordinate Junior Open exhibits with classes from 4-H that the youth can cross over competition. Although some classes are pretty standard such as the Agriculture Dept J with the tallest corn stalk with ears to three table beets with tops; there are 54 classes. Dept K, Horticulture is the smallest with only 4 classes. Floriculture has 57 classes which we try to switch around from time to time to add variety to the Artistic arrangements. The Culinary Dept O never disappoints with 33 classes of delectable treats. Textiles and Fine Arts Dept. M, allows the artistic talents to prevail with 32 classes covering pottery/sculpture to sewing. Dept. P. Junior Open-18 yrs. and under has 42 classes. We use judges with abundant knowledge in their chosen field. We also encourage any suggestions on how to better improve your exhibiting experience. The Superintendents are available to answer any questions you may have.
Christian County 4-H Livestock Committee invites you to the
Annual 4-H Auction on
Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Christian County Fair Beef Arena. A wide variety of 4-H members projects, including baked goods, woodworking, crafts and live animals, will be available for bidding and purchase. Thank You to everyone who supports the Christian County 4-H!
Bigger & Better Carnival!!! Rides Open Everyday! Arm bands are $17 for unlimited rides WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 5:30-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23th
8:00 am - Junior and Open Sheep Show 4:00 pm - Wether Show - Open and Junior
Saturday, July 26th
8:00 am - Swine-Breeding Barrows Open and Junior 8:00 am - Junior and Open Beef Show 10:30 a.m. - Open Goat Show Show Barns & Livestock Stalls located at back of Fairgrounds.
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STOCK TRUCK PULL Friday, July 25 @ 7 p.m. Grandstand
Tickets: $8/General $10/Reserve $15/Infield Welcome to the 2013 Christian County Ag Fair, Stock Truck Pull. This year’s “pull” is guaranteed to be one of the top Grandstand events of the year. A quick look at the history books tells us that for a number of years now, the Christian County Ag Fair has been holding an event called the “Stock Truck Pull”. This is an open pickup pull for folks from Christian County and the surrounding towns. The competition starts with drivers investing time preparing their trucks for the big pull. Most teams drive their truck to the pull, weigh in for the different weight classes, make the pull, and then drive their truck home, if it didn’t break while you were hooked to the sled. The Christian County Fair Board runs the event from beginning to end and the Stock Truck Pull has become very popular with drivers from Christian County and surrounding areas. The track and facility are one of the best in the area! If you have any questions about the Stock Truck Pull or are interested in participating in the 2014 competition, please see Craig Paulek.
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Saturday, July 26th is
YOUNG AMERICA DAY Saturday Carnival is open from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $1.50 Rides PEDAL TRACTOR PULL @ 9 a.m. (Sponsored by Christian County FS) FREE KIDS GAMES ON SATURDAY @ 10 a.m.
Open Western Horse Show Saturday, July 26 @ 9 a.m. Infield Free Admission
A Horse show is a judged exhibition of horses and ponies. Most shows consist of a series of different performances, called classes, wherein a group of horses with similar training or characteristics compete against one another for prize money and awards. Pleasure horses are shown at the walk, jog, and lope, on the rail, and in both directions. Reverses (a turn in the other direction, performed in a teardrop fashion) are always executed away from the rail, and only at the walk and jog, because at the lope it would involve a lead change. The announcer gives the riders the appropriate commands, like Walk your horses, Jog your horses, Lope your horses, or Reverse, at a signal from the judge. At the discretion of the judge, he can ask for an extended jog (trot) to determine his placings in a western pleasure competition. Halter is a type of horse show class where horses are shown “in hand,” meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock. Showmanship at Halter” or “Halter Showmanship” It involves a person on the ground leading a horse, wearing a halter or bridle, through a series of maneuvers called a pattern. The horse itself is not judged on its conformation. Rather, the exhibitor is judged on how well he or she exhibits the animal to its best advantage, with additional scoring for the grooming and presentation of both horse and handler. In Western Horsemanship the skill of the rider is tested as well as the degree of training of his or her horse. Basically, what counts is how well the two work together, how harmonious their concerted performance is.
Illinois State Championship
Chili Cookoff Saturday, July 26, 2014 - Noon Christian County is proud to host one of the oldest Chili Cookoffs in the country. This annual event is a qualifying event for the World Championship Chili Cook-off, held annually near the end of September. The winner of the Traditional Red Chili wins $1000, qualification to cook at the WCCC and of course bragging rights for the year. Chili cookoffs are held nationally throughout the year, all competing for the opportunity to cook at the world championship and its’ $25,000 grand prize. Contests have grown over the years to include not only Traditional Red Chili, but also Salsa and Chili Verde (green chili). Contest is open to any International Chili Society (ICS) member. Membership is open to all; requires payment of an annual membership fee and allows members to participate in any cookoff held within the year. All chili is prepared, cooked and judged on site, held during the fair. Spectators are always welcome and free samples of all chili and salsa are available to the public upon completion of the contest.
RED CHILI
Entry Fee $40.00 total plus $50.00 if not currently an I.C.S. member Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
CHILI VERDE
SALSA
1 hour preparation time Entry Fee $20.00 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Entry Fee $15.00 Time: 12:00 PM Person must enter own 32 oz. sample Rules, Regulations and Entry Forms available in Information Packets from Fair Office
Sand Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m.
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ITPA Truck & Tractor Pulls Saturday, July 25 @ 7:00 p.m. Grandstands
Tickets: $8/General $10/Reserve $15/Infield The Illinois Tractor Pulling Assn. was formed in 1968 making it one of the oldest tractor pulling associations. This year ITPA will sanction over 65 events in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri. ITPA offers 18 different pulling divisions from 1050# Super Stock (garden tractors) up to 20,000# Pro-Stock Semis, that is most varied assortment of pulling classes that any association offers. The ITPA is one of the most popular events held during the Christian County Ag Fair. ITPA is a sanctioning body to promote truck and tractor pulling as well as to insure the safety of both our competitors and our fans. Most of our events are at County Fairs, making them a vital part of our pulling schedule. Eveyone is invited to visit our website at itpapulling.com to see the 2013 pulling schedule and results.
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Have a wonderful time at the Christian County Agricultural Fair!
CHURCH SERVICE Davis Memorial Church Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Ag Expo Building Christian County Fairgrounds
Firefighter Appreciation Day Program Sponsored by
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Firefighter Appreciation Day Sunday, 27, 2014 - NOON Intro Flag Raising Prayer Bell Ceremony Intro of Fire Departments Speaker – Taylorville Fire Chief – Mike Crews Closing Prayer and Comment
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Demo Derby
Sunday, July 27 @ 7:00 p.m. Grandstand Tickets: $8/General $10/Reserve $15/Infield The Demo Derby is a different kind of motorsport usually found at county fairs all around the USA. While rules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of five or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the victory. Demolition derbies originated in the United States and quickly spread to other western nations. In Europe, racers do not race against each other, instead aiming specifically to destroy the other cars. To make the event safer, all glass is removed from the vehicle, and deliberately ramming the driver’s-side door area is forbidden. The driver’s door is often required to be painted white with black numbers or with contrasting colors, for visibility. Most demolition derbies are held on dirt tracks or in open fields and are usually soaked with water. This causes the competition area to become muddy which in turn helps to further slow the vehicles. Some drivers use both the front and rear of the vehicle to ram the other competitors. Others tend to use only the rear end of the vehicle, to help protect the engine compartment from damage. Please see someone from the Christian County Ag Fair if you are interested in participating in our 2013 event.
2014 Christian County Ag Fair
FIREWORKS DISPLAY Bigger & Better Than Ever!
Sunday, July 27 Following Demo Derby
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Pontiac Show Car All Week In The Expo Building
Pontiac-Oakland Museum cars will be attending and showing more cars on Sunday. The history of the Pontiac-Oakland Museum & Resource Center in Pontiac, Illinois began August 1st, 2010 when Tim Dye was on his way back to his home in Oklahoma from a Pontiac show near Chicago. As he drove south on I-55, he noticed signs for the city of Pontiac. As Tim is curious about anything having to do with the Pontiac name, he pulled into town. As he explored the city, he visited the International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Museum and struck up a conversation with the museum’s director, Kristen Arbogast. In the course of their talking, Tim showed her a copy of his recently published book on Pontiac-Oakland memorabilia and history, and mentioned his desire of finding a suitable place to exhibit his vast collection of artifacts. He ended the conversation by telling Kristen, “If you ever think about having a Pontiac car museum here in Pontiac, be sure to contact the Museum at 815-842-2345. The next day, Kristen contacted Pontiac Mayor, Robert Russell and told him of Tim’s visit. The Mayor contacted Tim by phone and the two men began to toss around ideas centered on creating the museum of Tim’s dreams. In September 2010, Tim and his wife Penny were scheduled to be at an event in Aburn, Indiana and added a couple of days to their their trip to meet in Pontiac to discuss the museum. In October the Mayor and City Administrator, Bob Karls took a road trip to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to see the collection and further discuss the idea of a Pontiac museum in Pontiac, Illinois. After a long series of emails, phone calls, and personal visits the details necessary to begin the process of creating a new museum were worked out. The Pontiac City Council approved the museum’s creation on January 3, 2011, and work began immediately on the remodeling of the museum’s new space. Throughout the spring of 2011 trucks and trailers arrived with boxes of items destined for display at the museum. In May the first load of classic cars arrived in Pontiac, and in June the first of those cars was driven into the museum display space. The creation of the museum was aided by the hard work of many people. Special thanks to Tim and Penny Dye, Mayor Robert Russell, City of Pontiac Administrator, Bob Karls, Tourism Director, Ellie Alexander, Pontiac Building Supervisor, Milt Hanson, his crew and many more. Grand opening day took place on July 23, 2011, less than one year from the time Tim first visited Pontiac. Please visit www.pontiacoaklandmuseum.org for more information!
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR
Grandstand Events Sponsors - Tuesday Night -
Miss & Little Miss Christian County Christian County Seed Co. - Wednesday Night Talent Competition Prairie Farms - FS - Thursday Night UMP
GSI - Dekalb-Asgrow - Friday Night -
Stock Truck Pull
Christian County Seed Co. - Agricultural Partners LLC - Saturday Morning -
Open Western Horse Show Prairieland Ag
- Saturday Night -
ITPA Truck & Tractor Pull
FNB - Sloans - Linco-Precision - Sunday Morning -
Morning - All Speed Horse Show WTIM Radio
- Sunday Night -
Demo Derby – Channel Seed - Sunday Night Fireworks Casey’s
Thanks for stopping by! 91st Annual
Christian County
Agricultural
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SEE YOU IN
2015!