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Miss Tremont Pageant
Join us on Thursday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Tremont High School as we kick off the festival with the Miss Tremont 2010 pageant.
The event will feature the contestants in sportswear, talent, and evening gown competitions.
The judges will meet the contestants at a Judges' Tea and Interview Session in the afternoon.
Mr. Jeff Hinman will be the Master of Ceremonies and Eli Lohnes, son of Todd and Jo Ellen Lohnes, will be the crown bearer.
View this year's contestants
During the opening number, each contestant will be accompanied by a young girl from the community. These girls are:
Chelsi Burk, Alice Giovanetto, Morgan Madson, Olivia Scherer, Abby Scott, and Sophia Sumer.
The results are in...congratulations to
Jennifer Uhlman - Miss Tremont 2010
First Runner-up was Kayli Newel. Second Runner-up ws Sabrina Cantrell. Jennifer was also the winner of the Talent portion of the competition.
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Country Store
Cool off with a refreshing lemonade shake-up or relax with an ice cream bar and some hot, buttery popcorn.
No one leaves the Country Store hungry!
If you need something to snack on later or take home, check out the Bake Shop
for those delicious treats you never have time to bake. Don't forget to browse through the library's used books for sale, get a temporary tatoo for the kids,
and pick up your Turkey Festival t-shirt or other festival souvenirs at the t-shirt booth.
Craft Show
Crafters from all over will be displaying their wares throughout the festival weekend. Located around
the outside of the baseball field, each booth offers something different than the last. Better visit them all
so you don't miss anything.
Carnival
Children of all ages love the rides and games of the carnival. This year, Thursday night is Buddy Night — kids ride two for the price of one!
Buy your tickets in advance at the following locations in Tremont:
- Beecham's Grocery
- BP Station
- Casey's
- The Medicine Shoppe
- State Farm - Jason Garey
- Tremont First National Bank
- Tremont Oil Company
- Tremont Savings Bank
- Tremont Village Hall
Kids Tractor Pull
The Kids Tractor Pull is back and looks to be a very popular event again this year. We supply the tractor, kids supply the power!
The competition starts at 3 PM on Saturday on James Street (in the center of the park) and is open to all kids ages 4-9.
Prizes will be awarded to every contestant. $4 entry fee.
- 3 - 3:45 PM
- 4-5 year olds
- 3:45 - 4:15 PM
- 6-7 year olds
- 4:15 - 5 PM
- 8-9 year olds
Entry Form
For more information, contact Eric Kunzeman at 925-7107.
Frozen Turkey Toss
When bringing home the Thanksgiving bird, have you ever wondered how far you could fling it? Well, here is your chance to find out. Back for its second year, the Frozen Turkey Toss is certainly a unique event.
For $1 per toss, you will have a chance to heave a frozen bird with all your might. A $50 prize goes to the person who propels their poultry the furthest.
The fun takes place Saturday morning starting at 11 AM on the baseball outfield in the park.
For more information, contact Luke Porritt at (309) 925-9988.
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Antique Corner
Friday, June 11, 5 - 8 PM
Saturday, June 12, 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, June 13, 12 - 4 PM
Located on the west side of the park, near the Cullinan buildings,
you will find a wide array of antiques and collectibles for sale.
Dealers interested in displaying their wares should contact Jerry Gray at (309) 925-4049.
Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
The Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest will be held on Saturday afternoon at
approximately 2 PM, or whenever
the bed races are finished. Contestants will be challenged to eat a giant strawberry shortcake in the quickest
time, without using silverware or their hands. The entry fee is $5 and first prize is $100! All ages are welcome.
If you like to eat and don't mind getting a little messy, this event is for you!
For more information, contact Luke Porritt at (309) 925-9988 or Darren & Janet Camden at 925-5541.
Parade
After spending a fun-filled weekend at the festival, find a spot along Sampson street or along the
outer edge of the park for the parade starting at 4 PM on Sunday.
The parade will feature:
- Antique cars, trucks, and tractors
- Abbos Grotto Clowns
- Floats
- Horses
- Local celebrities including our Grand Marshal, Miss Tremont, and local government officials
- Jugglers
- The Gene Trimble Clown Band
- The Tremont High School Band
- Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums
- Uncle Sam, Blues Clues, Dora, Scooby Doo, Winnie the Pooh, and others
Petting Zoo
The popular petting zoo will return from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, sponsored by local 4-H clubs. Bring the kids and let them get
up close and personal with some favorite barnyard animals.
Community
Church Service
Come worship with us in the park on Sunday morning at 10 AM in the Entertainment Tent.
An inspirational message will be presented by Randy Gauger, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Champaign at Savoy, IL. Read more about Randy.
(Please bring your lawn chairs.)
Bean Bag Tournament
Warm up your tossing arm and join us for our first ever Bags Tournament on Saturday afternoon at 3 PM at the City Park ball diamond. Cash prizes will be awarded: $100 for first place and $50 for second place. We will also be raffling off chances to win your own set of boards (so you can practice for next year's tournament.)
Complete details are available on the entry form.
Unfortuantely, the tournament has been cancelled. However, we will still be raffling off several sets of custom made boards, so you can try to win a set and get ready for next year.
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Car Show
Sunday, June 13, 10 AM - 3 PM
Cars will be located on the corner of Route 9 and Sampson Street in the parking lot of the Camden Chiropractic Center.
Winners are determined by popular choice, so stop by and cast your vote.
For more information, contact Greg Williams at (309) 925-9085.
Antique Tractor Pull
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to the Antique Tractor Pull on Saturday, June 12 starting at 10 AM.
This year the event has moved to a new location at the SE corner of Rt 9 and Baer Road. (about a quarter mile east of Tremont)
View map
- Tractors must be 1959 model or older
- Entry fee is $20.00
- Weigh-in for tractors not weighed at a Pre-Season event begins at 7:00 AM
- Sign-in starts at 8:00 AM
- Tractors weighed at a Pre-Season weigh-in event may register any time before their class starts
- Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of eight classes
Complete Rules
For more information, call Mark Sommer (309) 925-4311 or Troy Saal (309) 925-5891.
Medallion Hunt
This Turkey Festival Medallion Hunt is back!
The medallion will be hidden in an undisclosed location in Tremont. Clues will be given to its location and the individual who finds it will win a prize package courtesy of our sponsors. The first clue will be released the week of 6/10 on this web site. The second and third clues will be released on 6/11 and 12. These clues will be posted at the sponsoring businesses.
In the event that the medallion has not been found by noon on Sunday 6/13, a new clue will be broadcast every hour by the Turkey Festival announcer at City Park.
The Medallion will be hidden on public property. It will not be hidden in a location requiring taking extra-ordinary physical risks. PLEASE be respectful of other people's property and your fellow hunters.
Good luck and happy hunting.
View the list of sponsors and prizes.
The medallion
has been found!!
Congratulations to David Wolfe.
The medallion was hidden underneath one of the landscaping rocks in the front of the statue of the boy and squirrel in City Park
Sidewalk Drawing Contest
Let the artist in you take to the street at the Sampson Street Sidewalk Drawing Contest.
Sponsored by Tremont Winning Communities and the Tremont Area Park District, this event gives participants the opportunity to create their masterpieces on the concrete during Merchants Day, Thursday, June 10, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
All ages are welcome, but spaces are limited. Reserve your space by contacting the Tremont Area Park District at
(309) 925-5540 or tremontparkoffice@verizon.net.
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