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2025 Grand Marshal - Dr. Barbara Swalve Everett and Dr. Richard Everett 2025 Princeton Homestead Festival

The Bureau County Homestead Festival Committee is proud to announce Dr. Barbara Swalve Everett and Dr. Richard Everett as the 2025 Grand Marshals for the 54th Annual Homestead Festival, taking place September 4–7, 2025.

The Everett’s, married for 45 years, have lived and served in Princeton since 1980. Together, they founded Princeton Chiropractic Center in 1984, where they offered chiropractic care, physical therapy, and wellness support for over four decades. Known not only for their professional excellence but for their humility, teamwork, and community-first mindset, the Everetts have made a lasting impact on generations of local families.

Beyond their practice, the Everetts have dedicated themselves to community causes for over 45 years. They’ve mentored countless healthcare professionals, supported local

athletics, led school fundraisers and playground projects, and were founding organizers of the Z-Tour Bike Ride—now one of the top ten cycling events in the Midwest. Their service includes contributions to Perry Memorial Hospital’s renovations, the PHS gymnasium project, Jefferson Elementary school fundraisers.

In 2017, the Illinois Chiropractic Society named them Chiropractors of the Year—the first time the award was presented to a couple.

“We are deeply honored and grateful,” said the Everetts. “Our greatest joy has been walking alongside the people of this community. Princeton is truly home.”

The Bureau County Homestead Festival Committee invites the public to celebrate the Everettsduring the 2025 Homestead Festival Parade and throughout the weekend’s events.

2025 Princeton Homestead Festival

Homestead Festival Lawn Social

We would like to thank this year’s Lawn Event host couples for all their work on making the official kickoff event a success. The Lawn Event is held in early Summer on the lawn of the Owen LovejoyHomestead in Princeton. Next years event is Saturday, May 30, 2026 2025 Host Couples: Caleb & Ashley Dickens, Jacob & Jenna Smith, Mady & Isaiah Taylor

Homestead Festival 50/50 Drawing

The Homestead Festival 50/50 Raffle is back!

Last year, we split over $21,175, our goal is to reach more than $50,000 this year. Proceeds from the raffle help support the weekend!

6 TICKETS FOR $5

12 TICKETS FOR $10 24 TICKETS FOR $20

Tickets are available from our Steering Committee members, Chantha & Susan Chhim, Tyler & JeanineThompson,Derick & Tina Klingenberg, or Ryan & Jaimie Rosenthal

Tickets are also available to purchase at Midland States Bank, Heartland Bank (S. Main), Eclectic Joy, Little Blue Dress, Downtown Pub, Coal Creek, Central Bank, Barrel Society, Miss Betsy’s, Princeton Auto,Princeton Inn, First State Bank, Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center & Wyaton Hills Golf Course. Or buy tickets online at homesteadfestival.com

*Please include your name, phone number and email so we can send you a confirmation email!

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2025 Princeton Homestead Festival

Steering Committee

HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL STEERING COMMITTEE

The Homestead Festival is successful because of dedicated committee members, community volunteers,cooperating businesses and involved service organizations. We appreciate everything our currentSteering Committee and past members have done to make this event a success.