Welcome to the Morgan County IL Fairgrounds


Entries for Junior Fair must be delivered to the 4-H Building 6:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. Entries for Adult Fair must be delivered to the Adult Building 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Queen and Princess Pageant Grandstand — 7 p.m. Adults: $5, Kids (5 and under): Free Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Southeast Corner of Fairgrounds – 8 a.m. Sheep Judging Show Ring — 8 a.m. Rabbit Judging Special Event Tent — 8 a.m. Ag Products JudgingJunior and Adult Buildings — 9 a.m. "Water Wise Gardening" – by Duane Friend Adult Building — 1:30 p.m. "Don't Be Afraid To Have Fun With Food"– by Sue Tapscott & Karen Douglas Adult Building — 2:30 p.m. Merchant Building opens — 4 p.m. Pavilion Opens, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. 4-H Cat Judging, Extention Office — 5 p.m. Carnival Armbands: $20(Adv. Purchase: $18) 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Talent ShowGrandstand — 7 p.m. Adults: $5, Kids (5 and under): Free Swine Judging Show Ring — 7:30 a.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 10 a.m. Kid's Day Special Events Tent and Adult Building — 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 2 p.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 2 p.m. Merchants Building opens — 4 p.m. LoghoggersLog Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 4 p.m. Pavilion opens 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival Armbands: $20 (Adv. Armbands: $18) — 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 6 p.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 6 p.m. Demo Derby Adults: $10 Kids (8 - 12): $5 Grandstand — 7 p.m. LoghoggersLog Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 8 p.m. Acoustic Avenue Pavilion — 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Super Showman Shootout Show Ring — 8 a.m. Poultry Judging — 10 a.m. Goat Judging Show Ring — 10:30 a.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 11 a.m. Livestock Judging Contest Show Ring — 2 p.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 2 p.m. LoghoggersLog Sculpting Demonstration Northwest side of fairgrounds — 2 p.m. Merchants Building opens — 4 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 4 p.m. Pavilion opens — 5 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 5 p.m. Carnival Armbands: $20 (Adv. Armbands: $18) 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 6 p.m. Chris Young with opening act, The McClymonts Track: $20, Grandstand: $18 Grandstand — 7:30 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 8 p.m. Big on Blondes Pavilion — After concert Beef Judging Show Ring — 8 a.m. 6 on 6 Volleyball Tournament Northeast Corner of Fairgrounds — 9 a.m. Western Horse Show Horse Arena — 10 a.m. Bench Press/Deadlift Championships Pavilion — 10:30 a.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Merchants Building opens — 4 p.m. Pavilion opens — 5 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 5 p.m. Carnival Armbands: $20 (Adv. Armbands: $18) 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 6 p.m. Rodney Atkins with opening act Greg Bates Grandstand: $18, Track: $20 Grandstand — 7:30 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 8 p.m. Still Kickin' Pavilion — Following concert-12:30 a.m. Family Day Free Gate Admission 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament Northeast Corner of Fairgrounds — 9 a.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 9:30 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull Free Admission Grandstand — 10 a.m. Morgan County 4-H Horse Show Horse Arena — 10 a.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 11 a.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 11:30 a.m. Pavilion opens 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Merchants Building opens 1 p.m. Lowder and Lounsberry Blues Band Pavilion — 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull Registration East Horse Barn — 1:30 p.m. Loghoggers Log Sculpting Demonstration Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull East Horse Barn — 2 p.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 2 p.m. Pet and Wheel Parade Show Ring — 3:30 p.m. or following the Pedal Pulls Carnival Armbands: $20 (Adv. Armbands: $18) 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Community Summer Band Pavilion — 4:30 p.m. TAF Magic Show Ag Education Center (Under Grandstand) — 5 p.m. Auction of Log Carvings by Loghoggers Northwest corner of fairgrounds — 5 p.m. Professional Truck and Tractor Pull Adults: $10, Kids (8-12): $5, Pit Passes: $25 Grandstand — 6 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction Show Ring — 1 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Morgan County Fair Grandstand

2012Queen&Princess

55th Annual Morgan County Fair Pageant

2013 Queen & Princess Pageant

2012 Morgan County Fair Queen, Lauren Martin

2012 Morgan County Fair Princess, December Mitchell

2012 Queen

2012 Morgan County Fair Queen, Lauren Martin

2013 Queen Contest Rules

Contestants must live in Morgan County.
Contestants must be single, never married and have no children.
Contestants must be a minimum of 17 years old by July 9, 2013 and a maximum of 21 years old by January, 1, 2014.
Only the first 15 applicants will be accepted.
Contestants cannot have previously been a county fair queen in Illinois.
Contestants will be judged on beauty and physique, stage presence, speech communication and interviewed at a judges meeting prior to the pageant.
Entry deadline for the Queen Contest is June 8, 2013.
A $30 entry fee will be required for each contestant, sent with entry information.
Miss Morgan County is automatically entered in the Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant to be held in Springfield in January 2014.

To enter the Queen Pageant go to www.missmorgancountyfairpageant.com or send the contestant’s name, address, phone number, parent’s name, birth date, and $30 entry fee to Morgan County Fair Pageant, #5 Buckhorn Circle, Jacksonville, IL 62650. For more information, please contact Monica Turner at 243-5747.

Donations:

Gifts to Retiring Queen:
Crown Box, 2001 Queen Stefanie Martinez Ortman; Rose, Ashley’s Petals and Angels; Gift from the Pageant Committee.

Queen:
Trophy, Prairie Winds Engraving; Banner, 2008 Princess, Lizzy Chamberlain; Crown, 2010 Queen Kate Fox; $1,000 Scholarship and $500 to be used toward wardrobe for State Competition, Fair Association; Scepter, 2011 Queen Calla Kaufmann; Roses, All Occasions; Crystal Vase, Duncan & Hoots Jewelers; Sign for car, Lomelino Sign Co.; Gifts from: First National Bank of Arenzville, Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., Bank of Jacksonville, Premier Bank; $100 Gift Certificate, Merle Norman Cosmetics; 2 Month Membership, Anytime Fitness; 1 Year Membership, Fitness World/Total Woman; 6 Month Membership, YMCA; Rhinestone Crown Pendant & 20% off Gown Purchase, Girls in White Satin Bridal & Formal Wear; Photo Business Cards, Warmowski Photography; Free Photographic Experience, 8 x 10 Enlargement, 8 Wallets, and State Pageant Ad Layout, Cheryl Kelly Photography; Free Studio Setting & 8 x 10 Enlargement, Artistic Portraits & Casey’s DJ Service; Free Studio Setting, 8 x 10 Enlargement, 8 Wallets, Karen Anderson Design; Free manicure and pedicure for State Competition, Teresa Brown, Nail Tech at On the Clip Side; $100 to be used for wardrobe for State Competition, 2004 Queen Betsy Harmon; gifts from Alan Nail Spa, A Hair Company, Scentsy, (Jennifer Crowder), Precious Jewelers, Cookie Lee (Margaret Teodori), Girle Boutique, Grace Anne’s Tiques and More, Maurice’s, Mary Kay Cosmetics (Ruth Bose), Midwest Dental (Dr. D. Michael Watkins, DMD), The Sunroom, Village Hair Co., Fairview Hair, Waters Vacuum Services, Los Ranchero, Dominos Pizza, Isabel’s Tea Room, and the Pageant Committee.

First Runner-up:
Trophy, 1982 Queen Beverly Quigg White; Roses, Heinl Florist (Rachael Hill); $30, Fair Association;Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; Gifts from Kirlin’s Hallmark, Seymour’s Gold & Silver, Mary Kay Cosmetics (Ruth Bose), Village Hair Co., Waters Vacuum Services, and the Pageant Committee

Second Runner-up:
Trophy, 1987 Queen Debbie Huston Ketcham; Roses, Barber Florist; $20, Fair Association; $30 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations, gifts from Waters Vacuum Services, and the Pageant Committee.

Miss Congeniality:
Trophy, 1998 Queen Kendra Moulton; Flowers, Barber Florist; $25 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; gifts from Waters Vacuum Service and Pageant Committee.

Best Speech:
Trophy, 1995 Queen Llaina Bose Groves; Flowers, All Occasions; $25 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; gifts from Waters Vacuum Services and the Pageant Committee.

Best Interview:
Trophy, 2008 Queen Amanda Tendick; Flowers, Heinl Florist (Rachael Hill); Mary Kay Cosmetics (Ruth Bose); $20 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; gifts from Waters Vacuum Services and the Pageant Committee.

People’s Choice Award:
Trophy, Turner Electric; Gift from Turner Electric and Pro Brush Painting (Shawn Graham).

Each Queen Contestant will receive:
Rose, Ashley’s Petals & Angels; gifts from EMI Music, Lia Sophia (Becky Painter),31 (Amy Griffits), Girle Boutique, Alan Nail Spa, CVS Pharmacy, Papa Murphys, Hardees, Frozen Penguin, Charlies Coffee & Cone, McDonalds, Sonic, Steak n Shake, Inner Harmony and a gift from the Pageant Committee.

2012 Morgan County Fair Princess, December Mitchell

2013 Princess Contest Rules

Contestants must be residents of Morgan County only.
Contestants must be 5 years old by July 9, 2013 and not 7 be the same date.
Only 15 applicants will be accepted.
Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality and charm.
Each contestant will be judged in swimwear and a party dress and interviewed at the judges meeting prior to the pageant.
A $30 entry fee will be required for each contestant, sent with entry information by mail only. Entries by phone will not be accepted.
Only applications of girls who have not entered in previous years will be accepted.
Entry deadline for the princess contest was April 24, 2013 or to the first 15 applicants.

Donations:

Gifts to Retiring Princess:
Flowers, Ashley’s Petals and Angels; Gift from the Pageant Committee.

Princess:
Trophy, 1992 Princess Beth Wynn; Banner, 2008 Princess Lizzy Chamberlain; Bouquet, Ashley's Petals & Angels (Lori Wankel); Crown, 1992 Princess Beth Wynn; $20, Fair Association; Scepter, 1998 Princess Brooklyn Johnson and 2000 Princess Chaddam Johnson; Sign for car, Lomelino Sign Co.; Gifts from: First National Bank, Bank of Jacksonville, Worrell-Leka Land Services, Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., Premier Bank; $100 Gift Card, 2008 Princess Lizzy Chamberlain; 6 Mo. Membership, YMCA; 1 Free Month Gymnastics Lessons, Stevens School of Dance; 1 Free Month Lessons, Sara's Studio of Dance; Rhinestone Crown Pendant & 20% off Gown Purchase, Girls in White Satin Bridal & Formal Wear; Photo Business Cards, Warmowski Photography; Free Photographic Experience, 8 x 10 Enlargement, & 8 Wallets, Cheryl Kelly Photography; Free Studio Setting & 8 x 10 Enlargement, Artistic Portraits & Casey’s DJ Service; Free Studio Setting, 8 x 10 Enlargement, & 8 Wallets, Karen Anderson Design; gifts from Precious Jewelers, Denny’s Jewelers, Cookie Lee (Margaret Teodori), Girle Boutique, CVS Pharmacy, Midwest Dental (Dr. D. Michael Watkins, DMD), Scentsy (Lori Chamberlain), Scentsy (Jennifer Crowder), Inner Harmony, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Dominos Pizza and Pageant Committee.

First Runner-up:
Trophy, 2001 Princess Briana Turner; Bouquet, Ashley's Petals & Angels (Lori Wankel); $15, Fair Association; 1 Free Month Lessons, Sara’s Studio of Dance; $25 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; Gifts from: Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, and the Pageant Committee.

Second Runner-up:
Trophy, 1999 Princess Abby Bruner; Bouquet, Ashley's Petals & Angels (Lori Wankel); $10, Fair Association; 1 Free Month Lessons, Sara’s Studio of Dance; $20 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; Gifts from: Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, and the Pageant Committee.

Best Interview:
Trophy, 2001 Queen Stefanie Martinez Ortman; Bouquet, Ashley's Petals & Angels (Lori Wankel); 1 Free Month Lessons, Sara’s Studio of Dance; $15 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; gifts fromDairy Queen, Taco Bell, and the Pageant Committee.

Best Stage Presence:
Trophy, 2007 Princess Jaelen Evans; Bouquet, Ashley's Petals & Angels (Lori Wankel); 1 Free Month Lessons, Sara’s Studio of Dance; $15 Gift Card, Sponsor Donations; gifts from Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, and the Pageant Committee.

People’s Choice Award:
Trophy from Turner Electric, Gift from Turner Electric and Pro Brush Painting (Shawn Graham).

Each Princess Contestant will receive:
Participant Trophy from 2009 Princess Alexia Emme; CD from EMI Music, Gifts from Tutu Cute Princess Boutique, Girle Boutique, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Hardees, Frozen Penguin, Charlies Coffee & Cone, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Sonic, Steak 'n' Shake, CVS Pharmacy, and the Pageant Committee.

Sponsors:

AB & C Moving and Mini-Storage, Alan Nail Spa, ANB Graphics, Arends-Awe, Inc., Ashley’s Petals and Angels, County Market, Edward Jones Investments (Will Whalen), Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., Franklin Bank, Fergurson Insurance, Frozen Penguin, Girls in White Satin Bridal and Formal Wear, Hamilton’s Catering, Henry’s Service Center, IL-MO Products Co., Jacksonville Insulation & Construction, Inc., Jacksonville Savings Bank, Llaina’s Academy of Dance & Gym, Martinez Farms, Massey’s, Inc., Middendorf Brothers Auctioneers, Midwest Dental (Dr. D. Michael Watkins, DMD), On the Clip Side, Passavant Area Hospital, Peoples Bank & Trust, Prairie State Bank, Precious Jewelers, Pro Brush Painting, S & I Builders, Inc., Sablotny Paint & Floors, Steve Matthews Plumbing, Stevens School of Dance & Gymnastics, Tim Hughes (Grojean Insurance), Thomson McNeely Crews Hurst & Thielen PC, Tracey’s Dance Techniques, Turner Electric, Turner Tree Services, Wade & Dowland Office Supply, Waters Vacuum Service, Waverly Community Picnic & Pageant, Williamson-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, WLDS Radio, and World Travel

Warmowski Photography- Pageant Photographer
Production Xpress- Pageant Programs
Executive Transportation-Limousine Service

Pageant website: www.morgancountyfairpageant.com

Pageant Committee: Monica Turner, Director; Assistant Director/Treasurer, Sheryl Martinez; Secretary, Sharon Waters; Lori Chamberlain, Annie Emme, Jennifer Evans, Karon Fox, Kate Fox, Calla Kaufmann, Wendy Graham, Susan Green, Betsy Harmon, Lauren Martin, Stefanie Ortman, Amanda Tendick, Bree Turner, Lori Wankel, Karen Werries, and Leanna Wynn.

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