GRS Foundation Rib Fest – Event Schedule
Pre Registration forms are available now in Gudgel Ranch Whiskey Lounge or contact us
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Check in for Food Competitions
10:00 AM
• Bar Opens
11:00 AM
• Bounce House Opens
12:00 PM
• Cocktail Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
12:30 PM
• Cornhole Tournament Begins
1:00 PM
• Chicken Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
• Kids Hog Hunt (prizes available)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Live Band
2:00 PM
• Chili Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
3:00 PM
• Rib Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
4:30 PM
• Awards Ceremony
1st Place: Cocktails, Chicken, Chili
1st / 2nd / 3rd Place: Ribs
Overall Winner (Total Points – All Entries)
50/50 Winner
Raffle Winner
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Live Band

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Local Route 66 themed celebration.

Farmersville, IL, is kicking off fall with its “Kickin’ on Route 66 Fun Fest” on October 10! Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun, including bounce houses, kids’ activities, a classic car display, a photo booth, and free giveaways at the Farmersville-Waggoner Library Route 66. There will be caricatures sponsored by Real Family Medicine from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., a magician and balloon artist from 1–4 p.m., and live music in the park from 9 a.m.–noon and again from 1–4 p.m. And, of course, there will be plenty of delicious food! Illuminates will be serving pork chops, burgers, and hot dogs; the Zion Lutheran ELCA Ladies will have desserts; Littletown Ice Shed will be serving shaved ice and more; and The Caddyshack will be serving its signature ponyshoe topped with award-winning cheese sauce.

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A vibrant open air market located in the heart of charming Downtown Hillsboro.