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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.
More details on the pageant and a list of this year's contestants will be available as the festival draws near.
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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
- Casey's
- The Medicine Shoppe
- State Farm - Jason Garey
- Stop 24 Mart
- 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. $3 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. Debuting this year, it is certain to be 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.
(Please bring your lawn chairs.)
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Car Show
Sunday, June 13, 10 AM - 3 PM
Cars will be located in and around the parking lot of Camden Chiropractic at the corner of
Route 9 and Sampson Street.
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
Returning to the festival for its fifth year will be the Antique Tractor Pull to be held on Saturday, June 12 starting at 10 AM.
The pull will be located on the west edge of Tremont, north of the Tremont Fitness and Tremont Software buildings. View map
Please bring lawnchairs.
- Tractors must be 1959 model or older
- Entry fee is $15.00
- Sign-in starts at 8:30 AM
- Tractors must be registered at least one hour prior to pull
- Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of six classes
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 6/7 on this web site. The second, third, fourth and fifth clues will be released on 6/10, 11, 12 and 13. 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.
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