Ag days 2017

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F R E E PA R K I N G • F R E E E N T E R TA I N M E N T • F R E E A D M I S S I O N

photo courtesy Norman Cline

• The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce Lemon Shake-Up Booth is every day from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. for your dose of sugary goodness!

• Rides by Brady’s Amusements start each day at 5 p.m.

W E D N E S D AY, A U G . 2 11 a.m.

S AT U R D AY, A U G . 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

sponsored by Vigo Coal

Corn Hole Tournament (singles $5/doubles $10) sponsored by Little Italy’s Pizza

8 p.m.

Gospel Music Night

Pedal tractor sponsored by Wabash County Farm Bureau

T H U R S D AY, A U G . 3 7 p.m.

Tractor show sponsored by LIP Motorsports

Moneka Fullop and Shawn Storckman in concert sponsored by Kelli J. Storckman Attorney At Law

The Duke Boys in concert

sponsored by Wabash County Tourism, The First National Bank, and First Bank

Little Miss Ag Days Pageant sponsored by Wabash Co. Retail Merchants Committee

8:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Walk-Up Wednesday at Ag Days sponsored by Wabash Co. Retail Merchants Committee

7 p.m.

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Jac Freeze in concert sponsored by First Mid Illinois Bank, Mt. Carmel Public Utility, Buehler’s Buy Low, and McDonald’s

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Ag Days is a Mount Carmel summertime tradition. Ag Product Days started in 1961 with the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and Wabash County Farm Bureau planning a two-day event at 4th & Market Street that featured steak dinners that were from beef raised in Wabash County.

This was in conjunction with the State of Illinois promoting agriculture products. Another unique and big draw to the first events was the selling of raffle tickets for a chance to win half a beef from a cow raised in Wabash County.

Over time, the event has expanded into a four-day street carnival. Today you will find many families going uptown in Mount Carmel to enjoy rides, lemon shakeups, pork burgers, food, friends, games, and many other fun events.

Ag Days is the home of the infamous Chamber Lemon Shake-Up Booth! The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce invites members and other local groups to help operate booth each year. It really is the best Lemon Shake-Up around! In 2014, Strawberry Lemon Shake-Ups were added to the booth, and they are a big hit. The booth is located at the original Ag Days location, at 4th and Market Street, and opens each day at 11 a.m.

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S AT U R D AY 8:30 P. M .

Moneka Fullup and Shawn Storckman will be on the Ag Days stage at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Originally from Mt. Carmel, Moneka Fullop currently resides in Princeton, Indiana. She has played acoustic guitar, and performed vocals since she was 8 years old. Taught to play by a school nun during recess, Moneka developed a genuine love of music, and has performed instrumental and vocal music for crowds ever since.

Playing and singing throughout the greater Tristate area, she has become a popular entertainer at venues such as pubs, restaurants, vineyards, private parties and festivals. Moneka describes her style as “rocking acoustic.” She plays a large variety of cover songs and genres from classic rock to pop, classic country, blues and pop country — so there is something for everybody!

Shawn Storckman is a local musician with over 25 years of experience on the stage. He spent more than two decades as the bass player of The Smoke Rings, playing a number of renowned venues on the East Coast and in the Midwest.

Since 2015, Shawn has been accompanying Fullop on acoustic guitar and vocals at a variety of local establishments and festivals.

LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING WITH EVERYONE DURING

2016 A G DAYS CELEBRATION!

I would like to welcome you to Ag Days August 2 through August 5

DALE RIGHTER “Friend in Agriculture”

by Illinois Farm Bureau

Janet Will Wabash County Clerk

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F R I D AY • 7 : 3 0 P. M .

S AT U R D AY • 8 P. M .

The Duke Boys have been together since 1981, playing music from the 1950s and 60s, bringing back memories from an era gone by.

They are based out of Evansville, but play throughout the Tri-State. With their wonderful four and five part vocal harmonies, precise instrumentals, smooth choreography, authentic costumes and hilarious comedic antics, the Duke Boys take you back to the wonderful Rock & Roll era of the 1950s and 60s like no one else can. The Duke Boys will be on the center stage Friday, Aug. 4, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Jac Freeze, a premier Country and Rock band based out of Central Illinois, is led by the powerful vocals of Nashville recording artist Jackie Freezeland and guitarist/husband Tad Freezeland.

The duo has teamed up with Matt Warren and Aaron Walk to complete the sound.

This band will cover all your favorite songs from Patsy Cline to Adele and have plenty of originals.

Don’t miss Jac Freeze at Ag Days Saturday, Aug. 5 starting at 8 p.m.

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Ag Days Sale!

Come in Saturday, August 5th for 40% off all regularly prices merchandise.

(Discount not applicable on repairs, Diamond Club, or special orders).

Call 618.262.5797 or go online to swiftsanctuary.rentals to book or for more information

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S AT U R D AY Vintage Tractor Association and Wabash County Chamber of Commerce host the antique tractor show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ag Days.

Admission is free to the event at 4th and Market Streets. Entries will be located on 4th Street coming from Chestnut. Overflow will be in the 4th Street parking lot. Tractor pre-registration is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Winners will receive trophies. People’s Choice award votes are $1 each. LIP Motorsports LLC is the sponsor.

During the tractor show, enjoy pedal tractor action from 10-11 a.m., corn hole competition at 11 a.m., and the chamber’s lemon shake-up booth is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Above: Ryland Markle competes in the Kiddie Tractor Pull in the 2014 competition.

He got off to a rough start, but after getting the tractor moving he did gain some distance. From left are Luke Hipsher, Ian McFarland, Zeke Swanson, assistants Blake Pearson and Chad Broster.

Register archive/Emily Waterbury

Left: Noah Alka takes his try at the kiddie tractor pull.

Register archive/David Rother

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2017 DOG SWIM MT. CARMEL CITY POOL Monday, August 14 6:00pm - 8:00pm

$5.00 per dog Must have proof of up-todate vaccinations!

Shopping Hours: Wed. - Sat. 9am-5pm

Hot Dogs & Drinks Uptown Mt. Carmel

Full Service Baby Shop and Consignment Boutique

Microchipping - $20.0 0 Sponsored by the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS KARLEE ADAMS 1. Karlee Adams is the daughter of Kevin and Jenny Adams. She is a kindergarten student, home-schooled. She has two brothers, Dexter and Hunter, and sisters Madison, Raven and Kennedy and dogs, Trixie and Trixie Lee, Dakota and Peanut and puppies. She loves hunting with her dad. She is sponsored by Izzy and Stella Creations.

CLARA ABELL 3. Clara Abell, daughter of Charlie and Meghan Abell, will be in kindergarten at St. Mary’s School. She has two sisters, Ava and Ella, and a dog, Zeke. She likes dance, tumbling, playing outside, writing stories and reading. She is sponsored by her parents.

BRYNLEE HAMMEL 2. Brynlee Hammel, daughter of Wayne and Amber Hammell, will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary. Her sisters are Brookelyn and Brystal. She has two dogs, Titus and Izzie, and enjoys playing soccer, fishing with Papaw Mark and swimming at Salty Pop’s with her friends.

She is sponsored by her grandparents.

LANIE SMITH 4. Lanie Smith is the daughter of Matt and Daisha Cardinal. She will be in kindergarten at Mount Carmel Elementary. She has a brother, Jordan, and two sisters, Lilly and Lexie.

She enjoys playing with dolls, singing, swimming and playing games. She is sponsored by her aunt Elizabeth.

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS ERIN DELONG 5. Erin Delong, daughter of Trevor and Melissa Delong, will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary. She has two dogs, a cat, rabbit, bird, goat and a pig. She likes to play outside and play with her pets. She is sponsored by her Grandpa “Poo-paw.�

KATELYN SUTTON 7. Katelyn Sutton is the daughter of Mark and Dena Sutton. She will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary. She has a brother, Mathew, and dogs Rosie and Buddy. She likes to play games with friends and her brother, Barbie, Minecraft and loves to go swimming. She is sponsored by Subway.

PRESLEY CAMPBELL 6. Presley Campbell, daughter of Shad and Jackie Campbell, will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary.

She has a brother, Luke, sister, Mackenzie, a dog, Otis and two kittens, Jack and Princess. She likes doing crafts, swimming and playing with friends.

She is sponsored by One Main Financial.

JERSEY MOUNTS 8. Jersey Mounts, daughter of Josh and Bethany Mounts, will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary. She has a brother, Dakota, and sister, Brynlie, and a dog, Gator. She likes cheerleading, singing, dance and swimming.

She is sponsored

by CJ Whits Home Improvements.

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS JAYLYN DECKER 9. Jaylyn Decker, daughter of Jamie Smith, will be in kindergarten at Mount Carmel Elementary. She has a brother, Jaxson, dogs Jaycee and Bruno and a cat named Cake.

She likes coloring, playing with friends, cheerleading, soccer, and t-ball. She is sponsored

by Sunray Roofing

MERCED LOPEZ ROMIRO 11. Merced Lopez Romiro, daughter of Romiro Xoca and Stephanie Keneipp, will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary.

She has two brothers, Miguel and Dominic, and two sisters, Eva and Mya, and a cat, Coco. She loves soccer, going to school, playing with her little brother, going swimming, singing and dancing. She is sponsored by her parents.

MATALEI GREER 10. Matalei Greer is the daughter of Matthew Greer and Sabrina Johnson. She will be in Kindergarten at Mt. Carmel Elementary. She has a brother, Gerald, and cats Fluy and Calico and Pumpkin. She enjoys swimming, riding bikes and playing with her brother. She is sponsored

by The Waters of Princeton.

KENNEDY KRAJEC 12. Kennedy Krajec, daughter of Dimitri and Emily Krajec, will be in first grade at St. Mary’s school. She has a brother, Chase, and cat, Mr. Chester. She likes arts and crafts, soccer, tumbling and reading books.

She is sponsored

by Deaconess Clinic Princeton.

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS JOSIE JAMES

WILLOW TRAIL 14. Willow Trail, daughter of Terry and Alisha Trail, will be in kindergarten at St. Mary’s. She has a sister, Ashlin, and dogs Titan and Reese. She likes golfing, swimming and talking. She is sponsored by her parents.

13. Josie James, daughter of Kevin and Kristina James, will be in first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary.

She has a brother, Jackson, and a dog, Eva. She likes painting and coloring, 4-H, riding four-wheelers and bicycles. She is sponsored by her parents.

$200

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Young Leaders Kiddie Tractor Pull

August13 5thth aturday August SSaturday The pull will be held on Market Street in front of the

Young Leader Food Stand & Main Stage Registration at 9:30 am / Event starts at 10:00 am Sponsored By:

Wabash County Farm Bureau 1128 Oak Street

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Mt. Carmel

8:30 P.M. • WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2.

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS ARIA NEELEY

RILEIGH MORGAN 16. Rileigh Morgan, daughter of Mike and Tabitha Morgan, is entering kindergarten at Mount Carmel Elementary.

She has two sisters, Ashley and Kendra, and two brothers, Jerrel and Brett.

She has five dogs, two cats and two horses and enjoys soccer, horseback riding and cheerleading. She is sponsored by her parents.

15. Aria Neeley, daughter of Kevin and Katie Neeley and Heather Dickens, will be a first grader at Mount Carmel Elementary.

She has a sister, Marley, and brother, Dominic.

She loves reading, playing outside, doing arts and crafts, puzzles and playing with her cats Bellamy, Cloud and Seph. She is sponsored

by Garwood Logging.

KRISTYN MERRIEL 17. Kristyn Merriel, daughter of Ryan and Brittany Merriel and Whitney Carwile and John Halbig, is entering first grade at Mount Carmel Elementary. She has a sister, Adalyn, and brother, Lucas.

Her pets include dogs Celee, Rudy, Chief and Hagrid. She loves to sing, cook with her dad, play with her brother and sister and to swim. She is sponsored by Mount Carmerriel RV Park.

Stay cool at Ag Days, or come see us!

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Above: Ag Days, held on Market Street, is presented annually by the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce. Carnival games, food, rides and nightly live music acts await fairgoers in Mt. Carmel.

Register archive/Amanda Thombleson

Right: Young farmers grill pork burgers the crowd demands at Ag Days. Blake Pierson manned the grill in this photo.

Register archive/Jennifer Loesch

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photo courtesy Norm Cline

A night-time motion view of carnival attractions at Ag Days.

Illinois State Representative

David Reis “Have a great Ag Days Festival!”

Paid for by Citizens for David Reis

Enjoy Ag Days!

115 West 8th Street 618-263-3888 Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

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Register archive/Scott Allen

The midway packed with people at Ag Days.

AG DAYS

AUG 2 5 THRU

FREE Parking

FREE Admission

FREE Entertainment

Ag Days Cup $2 • Lemon Shake-Up $3 • Strawberry Shake-Up $3.50 Ag Days Cup w/ Shake-Up $4.50 • Ag Days Cup w/ Strawberry Shake-Up $5

RIDES - GAMES - FOOD

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AG DAYS August 2-5 • Schedule of Events

UPTOWN MT. CARMEL • FREE PARKING • • FREE ADMISSION • • FREE ENTERTAINMENT •

The Chamber Lemon Shake-Up Booth is every day from 11am-11pm for your dose of sugary goodness.

Rides by Brady’s Amusements start each day at 5pm.

Wednesday, August 2 11:00 am Walk Up Wednesday at Ag Days - Sponsored by Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee 7:00 pm Little Miss Ag Days Pageant - Sponsored by Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee 8:30 pm Moneka Fullop & Shawn Storckman - Sponsored by Kelli J. Storkman Attorney At Law

Thursday, August 3 6:00 pm Gospel Night - Sponsored by Vigo Coal

Friday, August 4 7:30 pm The Duke Boys - Sponsored by Wabash County Tourism, The First National Bank, and First Bank

Saturday, August 5 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 10:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 pm

Tractor Shop Show --Sponsored Sponsoredby byLIP LIPMotorsports Motorsports Pedal Tractor - Sponsored by Wabash County Farm Bureau Corn Hole Tournament (Singles $5 / Doubles $10) - Sponsored by Little Italy’s Pizza Jac Freeze - Sponsored by First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, Mt. Carmel Public Utility, Buehler’s Buy Low, and McDonald’s

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