| Miss Tremont Pageant
This year's pageant — A Night of Legends-Celebrating 60 Years — will be on Sunday, June 7, at 3:00 PM in the air-conditioned comfort of the Tremont High School catetorium. The doors will open at 2:15 PM.
Miss Tremont 2025, Ava Proehl, will open the evening and paint a picture to a choreographed routine. She will end this exciting afternoon by crowning our new Miss Tremont 2026. Cost of admission is $5 per person with special pricing at the door for families.
The contestants begin their day with the Judge’s Tea & Interview Session where the judges will have a chance to meet them all for the first time. The pageant opening will feature a dance number including each contestant and a special little girl from the community. During the event, the contestants will compete in the areas of Casual Wear, Talent, and Evening Gown. Queens from former years will be recognized and honored throughout the event.
The adorable little ladies who will be performing with the contestants during the opening number are eager to take the stage. Our crown bearer will assist throughout the performance as well.
- Skylar Kilgus, the daughter of Dustin and Paige Kilgus
- Lucy Beer, the daughter of Cody and Katie Beer
- Vivian Sinn, the daughter of Drake and Patience Sinn
- Abe Zimmerman, the son of Jon and Nichole Zimmerman
- Joanna Bushman, the daughter of Blake and Jenny Bushman
- Rosie Gierich, the daughter of Drew and Rachel Gierich
Master of Ceremonies will be Nicole Simkins.
The evening will also feature the 2026 Festival Chairmen, Tim and Natalie Anderson, who will recognize Todd and JoEllen Lohnes as the 2026 Grand Marshalls. The Muehlich family will announce the winner of the annual "Jeff Muehlich Servant Leadership Award".
View this year's contestants
All photo credits to: Whitney Schroer, Whitney Renee Photography
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Country Store
Cool off with a refreshing lemonade shake-up or enjoy some hot, buttery popcorn.
No one leaves the Country Store hungry!
| Lemon Shake-Up |
$4.00 |
| Popcorn |
$.50 |
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 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 there again will be armband hours — one price gets you unlimited rides — on Thursday night (6-10 PM) or Sunday afternoon (12-4 PM). Armbands are $30 per day in advance and $35 per day if purchased at the carnival.
Regular tickets can also be used during armband hours.
Advance armband vouchers may be purchased, starting after Memorial Day. These can be redeemed at the carnival for an actual armband and can be used for one day or the other, not both.
We are also bringing back advanced ride ticket sales. Sheest of 20 tickets are available for $18. These tickets are good for all four days (each ride takes 4-6 tickets.)
Tickets and armband vouchers will be available May 27 through noon on June 11 (or until sold out) at the following locations in Tremont:
- Beecham's Market, Inc.
- First National Bank of Tremont
- Tremont Community Bank
- Tremont Oil Company
- Tremont Village Hall
Thanks to these businesses for helping us.
Please note: These businesses are not set up to accept credit cards, so tickets and armband vouchers must be paid for with cash or check made out to Tremont Turkey Festival.
Kiddie Tractor Pull
The Kiddie Tractor Pull is back! We supply the tractor, kids supply the power!
The competition is open to all kids ages 4-12 and starts after the strawberry shortcake eating contest (around 2 PM) on Saturday on James Street (in the center of the park).
Prizes will be awarded to the winner in each age division:
- 4-5 year olds
- 6-7 year olds
- 8-9 year olds
- 10-12 year olds
Registration is on-site at the event and there is no fee.
For more information, contact Assistant FFA Advisor Joy Schwarting joy.schwarting@d702.org.
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Antique Corner
Friday, 4 - 8 PM
Saturday, 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, 11 - 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.
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 2 PM on Sunday.
The parade will feature:
- Antique cars, trucks, and tractors
- Floats
- Horses
- Local celebrities including our Grand Marshal, Miss Tremont and her court, and local government officials
View the parade route
Want to be in the parade?
- Read the parade informational letter
- Complete the online parade entry form
Community
Church Service
Come worship with us in the park on Sunday morning at 10 AM in the Entertainment Tent.
Diamond in the Rough
Have you found some Turkey Festival memorabilia in your attic or basement? Do you have a collection of items? Hats? Shirts? Pins? Plates? We would love to see what you have.
Come to the Country Store after the Strawberry Shortcake eating contest to show what you have. This will be a show and tell for the 60th Turkey Festival!
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Antique Tractor Pull
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to the Antique Tractor Pull on Saturday, starting at 10 AM.
The event will be held at the east plant of Tremont Co-operative Grain Co., located at 14697 Baer Road. View map
- Entry fee is $25.00
- Weigh-in for tractors begins at 7:00 AM
- Sign-in starts at 8:00 AM and pull will start at 9:30 AM
- Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of the classes
- For more information, contact Mark Sandschafer (217) 273-4098.
Complete Rules for 1960-77 Tractors
Complete Rules for 1959 and Older Tractors
Car Show
Sunday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The car show will be held in the 100 block of South Sampson. Sign-in is from 8 -10:00 AM with a $10 registration fee.
Winners are determined by popular choice, so stop by and cast your vote.
Awards will be presented at 12:30 and all show participants are encouraged to drive their vehicles in the parade, which starts at 2:00.
For more information, contact Greg Williams at (309) 574-0843.
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