Hog calling and husband calling thrill state fair crowd
At the Illinois State Fair judges crowned winners in the fourth annual Hog calling and Husband calling contests with more than 1,000 spectators. Champion hog caller Lyle Bidner of Mahomet won 75 dollars after entertaining crowds with a loud S oo oooey cry while two teen mascots in pig masks charged the arena. In the husband call, Canton resident Jeanine Bloyd sought 75 dollars, joking she would buy her husband new glasses, as she wore a playful costume and rolled a pin for protection.
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Bob Springer
Springfield
Ill
Lyle Bidner
Mahomet
Champaign-Urbana
Bidner
Steve
Greg Giertz
Jeanine Bloyd
Canton
Peoria
Ken
Illinois State Fair schedule at Springfield
Schedule highlights upcoming state fair events in Springfield through Labor Day. Agricultural and governor days feature dairy and sheep judging, harness racing, and Helen Reddy, while Democrat and Golden Age days present bake-offs, Tony Orlando, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and Statler Brothers shows. USAC racing, numerous concerts, and races fill rest of week.
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Springfield
Rose Day
Illinois
Lincoln Stage
Tony Orlando
Dallas Cowboys
Lincoln
Statler Brothers
Barbara Mandrell
Grandstand
Dr. Hook
Abe
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chubby Checker
Brenda Lee
Girl wins grand steer at State Fair show despite small size
Kathy Hoge, 11, of Cambridge claimed the grand champion steer with an 1165 pound Chianina Angus, shown by her helper Dan Kiesewetter of Farmington. The steer, barrow and wether winners head to Tuesday's auction. prices last year reached 13300 for the steer and 4100 for the wether. Kathy's victory ends Chris Maier's two year run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Kathy Hoge
Cambridge
Dan Kiesewetter
Farmington
Byron Mackey
Cisco
Barrow
Hampshire
Wether
Bryan Hoffman
Danvers
Barrows
Wethers
Kathy
Deanna Hoge
Walnut
Monticello High School
Mackey
Dean Stevens
Wapella
Stevens
Chris Maier
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Preparations for Livestock Shows at State Fair
Preparations for the State Fair livestock shows begin long before the event. Owners ride in with clean, groomed animals while judges assess economic value and muscle distribution. The open division grand champion brings large auction prices, boosting herd reputation, and the junior division builds character.
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Springfield
Ill
Kenmgartner
Windsor
Hunsley
Baumgartner
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Fulton County
Lyle Bidler
Mohomet
Hog
Helen Reddy
Singer Willie Nelson
Gov. James R. Thompson
Roger Hunsley
Purdue University
Cal Consert
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