Illinois Tractor Pulling Association
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The Illinois Tractor Pulling Association is a motorsports governing body that sanctions truck and tractor pulling events throughout the midwest.
and Tractor
pulling in the nation. Recognizing the need for uniform competition rules, the ITPA has taken a vision of a level playing field and safety of the competitors and spectators, and formed itself as the premier truck and tractor pulling organization in the State of Illinois, as well as the Midwest. With that vision in mind, the ITPA is ready to take the sport of truck and tractor pulling into the new millennium
, and their 5th Decade
of organizing events.
The ITPA offers competition classes ranging from single cylinder garden tractors up through super stocks and multi engine modified tractors. The ITPA has something for every tractor pulling fan. The battle of the brands lives on today as John Deere
vs. IH
vs. AC
and Dodge
vs. Chevy vs. Ford at over 80 events throughout Illinois and neighboring states. An abundant year end points fund encourages pullers to build and maintain some of the finest pulling machinery in the land.
in 2000. Given the member's confidence in the leadership of the ITPA, Illinois will operate as an independent state for 2000. The ITPA has established a good working relationship with the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA). With this new association, several events in Illinois will be OTTPA co-sanctioned, and pulling fans in Missouri
will see more ITPA vehicles at events in the Show Me State.
A new chapter in alliances among several Midwestern states is an organization called the U.S. Pullers Association. While the overall mission statement of this new corporation is yet to be fully determined, it will be the conduit through which insurance coverages for pullers, spectators and promoters is organized.
The smallest vehicles competing in the ITPA,
these machines started life like the Cub Cadet
or
John Deere
in your own Garage
. Don't let that fool you
though- these highly modified mighty midgets run in "road gear"
just like the big boys, and can be a real handful
to operate. They are powered by single cylinder flathead engine
s and run on methanol
. This class
is entertaining and exciting. The reasonable cost of
building and operating a competitive tractor makes it a popular choice.
For the budget-minded puller who wants a little more "zip" in his
or her machine, the
Limited Mini Rods are the way to go. These tractors
ride on frames fabricated from scratch.
In light of the various different approaches to horsepower
in this class, the ITPA has written the rules to ensure
parity for virtually everyone that competes.
Injected
big blocks, blown
small blocks
, and carbureted
small block engines all operate on a playing field made
level by various limits on weight, supercharger
size, etc.
Similar in appearance to the
Limited Mini Rods, the horsepower
output of the Mini Rods are not the same.
Supercharged big block engines are limited to 575 cubic inches and
injected engines are limited to 650 cubic inches. Expect a thrill any time a
"mini" hooks to the sled with its awesome wheel speed, light weight
and short wheelbase
.
This iron is old but it ain't tired. Countless hours of tuning
,
tweaking
and polishing
make these tractors manufactured prior to 1940 look and pull like never before. For those who like to see the best
from our father's and grandfather's era compete head to
head in a modern pulling match, this is the class.
This class is also referred to as the "nostalgia" class
in ITPA pulling. These machines that were once considered huge
farm
tractors are still used today turning auger
s
and mowing pastures. Now they get a chance to strut their
stuff on the pulling circuit. Tractors built up through 1953 are eligible.
Farm stock tractors most closely resemble
tractors used by today's American farmer.
20.8 inches (528.3 mm) rear tires and factory sheet metal look stock.
Yet, one look at the trick turbochargers and in-line injection
pumps shows the trained eye that this no
ordinary plow tractor. The 9500 lb (4,309.1 kg). class is limited to
466 cubic inches, but thee is no limit in the 12000 lb (5,443.1 kg) class.
All tractors are "on the governor" (meaning that they must not exceed a specified maximum rpm) and must utilize specified blowers, making them dependable and
closely matched. All tractor brands are competitive.
New to the ITPA lineup in 2000, Super Farm bridges
the gap between farm stock and pro stock. Up to 640
cubic inches are under the hood, fed diesel fuel by a line pump and air by a "3 in 3 out" turbo.
24.5 inches (622.3 mm) rear tires hook it all to the ground. Look for various brands when
Super Farms head out on the circuit.
New to the ITPA for 2008, Limited Pro Sock has the potential to become a very powerful smoker division with IH
, Deere
, Ford/New Holland
and others all competing head to head. These machines look similar to a Super Farm or full Pro Stock, but are limited to 466 cubic inches, a"3x4" turbocharger and a 8200 pound maximum weight limit.
The Pro Stock division is for diesel
tractors only.
This class is truly professional as the
craftsmanship in these mighty oil burners is second to none.
Single turbochargers, bigger displacement (680 C.I.D. maximum) engines,
and smaller 24.5x32 tires separate pro stocks from
their cousins in the super stock division. The engine can be heard over the sound of the turbo as
pro stock tractors charge down the 300' dirt surface.
Super Stock pulling is the most direct link to the
real heritage of tractor pulling. From the early days of
grudge match pulling behind the barn
, Super Stock
has endured the test of time to evolve into the multi turbo
machines of today. Unfortunately, anyone familiar to
tractor pulling will tell you that the Super Stock division
has been embroiled in tremendous controversy
over the last few years. Diesel
vs. alcohol
is on
everyone's mind. Realizing the importance of both groups,
and in an effort to reach a meaningful compromise,
the ITPA has drawn clearly defined lines in the
class by designating the 9700 lb (4,399.8 kg). class as diesel only.
Both the 6000 lb (2,721.6 kg). and 8200 lb (3,719.5 kg). classes are home to the
traditional diesel "smokers" and the modern high
horsepower alcohol burners. Whatever your preference,
the ITPA has you covered with expertly prepared machines on
both sides of the debate.
Automotive and aircraft
engines provide the motivation
for the most powerful division in pulling.
Ranging from the single engine 5800 lb (2,630.8 kg). tractors to multiple
blown V-8's and twin 1700+ cubic inch Allison aircraft engines in the 7500 lb (3,401.9 kg) class,
the tremble of the earth and high RPM scream are a modified tractor fan's delight. From show to go, nothing
beats a modified tractor.
Chevy vs. Ford vs. Dodge
lives on in the 4x4 division.
Powered by mammoth 650 cubic inch engines,
these highly specialized vehicles represent the
most competitive class within the ITPA. Competitors
have refined the 4x4 truck into a thoroughbred machine
that seldom breaks, hooks hard to the track, and amazes
spectators with speed and intensity.
Pro Stock Diesel Trucks joined ITPA in 2007 with results that were nothing short of impressive. With consistently good class numbers, reliable vehicles and close competition, the smoker pickups are quickly becoming a favorite with spectators. This is the only pulling division where the engine manufacturer doesn't not have to match the sheet metal, and whether it is Dodge, Ford, or GM, Cummins
is the favored power plant.
Wheel stands are what makes the
two wheel drive trucks exciting. Body styles ranging from T-buckets
to funny car
s spice up the visual effect, but there is
nothing "funny" about the way these smooth operators
get down the track. Whether you have a flair for the exotic
panel wagon or prefer an almost stock Chevy S-10,
you will most likely find your favorite in the
two wheel drive truck division.
The heaviest of all pulling vehicles at 20000 lb (9,071.8 kg), Pro Stock Semis
are truly ground pounding beasts. Monster turbocharged engines such as Cummins
, Caterpillar
and Mack
send these rigs charging down the 300' pulling surface under the heavy fog of diesel smoke.
History
The Illinois Tractor Pulling Association (ITPA) was organized on January 24, 1968, making it one of the oldest sanctioning bodies for TruckTruck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
and Tractor
Tractor
A tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction...
pulling in the nation. Recognizing the need for uniform competition rules, the ITPA has taken a vision of a level playing field and safety of the competitors and spectators, and formed itself as the premier truck and tractor pulling organization in the State of Illinois, as well as the Midwest. With that vision in mind, the ITPA is ready to take the sport of truck and tractor pulling into the new millennium
New Millennium
The New Millennium was a term used in the 1990s to describe the coming of the 21st century and 3rd millennium, popularly beginning in 2000 but actually beginning in 2001. It was also used in the 2000s decade, especially in the early 2000s, to describe the present times....
, and their 5th Decade
Decade
A decade is a period of 10 years. The word is derived from the Ancient Greek dekas which means ten. This etymology is sometime confused with the Latin decas and dies , which is not correct....
of organizing events.
The ITPA offers competition classes ranging from single cylinder garden tractors up through super stocks and multi engine modified tractors. The ITPA has something for every tractor pulling fan. The battle of the brands lives on today as John Deere
Deere & Company
Deere & Company, usually known by its brand name John Deere , is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. In 2010, it was listed as 107th in the Fortune 500 ranking...
vs. IH
International Harvester
International Harvester Company was a United States agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicle, commercial truck, and household and commercial products manufacturer. In 1902, J.P...
vs. AC
Allis-Chalmers
The Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. of West Allis, Wisconsin, is an American company known for its past as a manufacturer with diverse interests, perhaps most famous for their bright Persian Orange farm tractors...
and Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
vs. Chevy vs. Ford at over 80 events throughout Illinois and neighboring states. An abundant year end points fund encourages pullers to build and maintain some of the finest pulling machinery in the land.
Recent events
After numerous meetings, discussions, and a huge amount of research and investigation by the officers and directors, the ITPA ended its lengthy relationship with the National Tractor Pullers AssociationNational Tractor Pullers Association
The National Tractor Pullers Association is a national tractor pulling sanctioning body in the United States. It was born of a need to unify the rules and classes in the sport of truck and tractor pulling.-History:...
in 2000. Given the member's confidence in the leadership of the ITPA, Illinois will operate as an independent state for 2000. The ITPA has established a good working relationship with the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA). With this new association, several events in Illinois will be OTTPA co-sanctioned, and pulling fans in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
will see more ITPA vehicles at events in the Show Me State.
A new chapter in alliances among several Midwestern states is an organization called the U.S. Pullers Association. While the overall mission statement of this new corporation is yet to be fully determined, it will be the conduit through which insurance coverages for pullers, spectators and promoters is organized.
Garden Tractors
- 1050# SUPER STOCK GARDEN TRACTORS
The smallest vehicles competing in the ITPA,
these machines started life like the Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet
IH Cub Cadet is a premium line of small tractors, established in 1960 as part of International Harvester. The IH Cub Cadet was an entirely new line of heavy-duty small tractors using components from the previous Cub series tractors...
or
John Deere
Deere & Company
Deere & Company, usually known by its brand name John Deere , is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. In 2010, it was listed as 107th in the Fortune 500 ranking...
in your own Garage
Garage (house)
A residential garage is part of a home, or an associated building, designed or used for storing a vehicle or vehicles. In some places the term is used synonymously with "carport", though that term normally describes a structure that is not completely enclosed.- British residential garages:Those...
. Don't let that fool you
though- these highly modified mighty midgets run in "road gear"
just like the big boys, and can be a real handful
to operate. They are powered by single cylinder flathead engine
Flathead engine
A flathead engine is an internal combustion engine with valves placed in the engine block beside the piston, instead of in the cylinder head, as in an overhead valve engine...
s and run on methanol
Methanol
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with the formula CH3OH . It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive odor very similar to, but slightly sweeter than, ethanol...
. This class
is entertaining and exciting. The reasonable cost of
building and operating a competitive tractor makes it a popular choice.
Mini Rods
- 1800# LIMITED MINI RODS
For the budget-minded puller who wants a little more "zip" in his
or her machine, the
Limited Mini Rods are the way to go. These tractors
ride on frames fabricated from scratch.
In light of the various different approaches to horsepower
in this class, the ITPA has written the rules to ensure
parity for virtually everyone that competes.
Injected
Fuel injection
Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
big blocks, blown
Blower
Blower may refer to:* USS Blower , a submarine of the United States Navy* a ducted centrifugal fan, especially when used in a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system* a supercharger on an internal-combustion engine...
small blocks
Cylinder block
A cylinder block is an integrated structure comprising the cylinder of a reciprocating engine and often some or all of their associated surrounding structures...
, and carbureted
small block engines all operate on a playing field made
level by various limits on weight, supercharger
Supercharger
A supercharger is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine.The greater mass flow-rate provides more oxygen to support combustion than would be available in a naturally aspirated engine, which allows more fuel to be burned and more work to be done per cycle,...
size, etc.
- 2000# MINI RODS
Similar in appearance to the
Limited Mini Rods, the horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.Horsepower was originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses in continuous operation. The unit was widely adopted to measure the...
output of the Mini Rods are not the same.
Supercharged big block engines are limited to 575 cubic inches and
injected engines are limited to 650 cubic inches. Expect a thrill any time a
"mini" hooks to the sled with its awesome wheel speed, light weight
and short wheelbase
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
.
Classic/Antique Tractors
- 5500# ANTIQUE TRACTORS
This iron is old but it ain't tired. Countless hours of tuning
Car tuning
Car tuning is both an industry and a hobby, in which an automobile is modified in order to improve its performance, handling and appearance. As most vehicles leave the factory set up for average driver expectations and average conditions, tuning has become a way to personalize the characteristics...
,
tweaking
Tweaking
Tweaking refers to fine-tuning or adjusting a complex system, usually an electronic device. Tweaks are any small modifications intended to improve a system....
and polishing
Polishing
Polishing is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface by rubbing it or using a chemical action, leaving a surface with a significant specular reflection In some materials polishing is also able to reduce diffuse reflection to...
make these tractors manufactured prior to 1940 look and pull like never before. For those who like to see the best
from our father's and grandfather's era compete head to
head in a modern pulling match, this is the class.
- 5500# CLASSIC TRACTORS
This class is also referred to as the "nostalgia" class
in ITPA pulling. These machines that were once considered huge
farm
Farm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
tractors are still used today turning auger
Auger
An auger is a drilling device, or drill bit, that usually includes a rotating helical screw blade called a "flighting" to act as a screw conveyor to remove the drilled out material...
s
and mowing pastures. Now they get a chance to strut their
stuff on the pulling circuit. Tractors built up through 1953 are eligible.
Stock Tractors
- 9500# FARM STOCK TRACTORS
- 12,000# FARM STOCK TRACTORS
Farm stock tractors most closely resemble
tractors used by today's American farmer.
20.8 inches (528.3 mm) rear tires and factory sheet metal look stock.
Yet, one look at the trick turbochargers and in-line injection
pumps shows the trained eye that this no
ordinary plow tractor. The 9500 lb (4,309.1 kg). class is limited to
466 cubic inches, but thee is no limit in the 12000 lb (5,443.1 kg) class.
All tractors are "on the governor" (meaning that they must not exceed a specified maximum rpm) and must utilize specified blowers, making them dependable and
closely matched. All tractor brands are competitive.
- 9,300# SUPER FARM TRACTORS
New to the ITPA lineup in 2000, Super Farm bridges
the gap between farm stock and pro stock. Up to 640
cubic inches are under the hood, fed diesel fuel by a line pump and air by a "3 in 3 out" turbo.
24.5 inches (622.3 mm) rear tires hook it all to the ground. Look for various brands when
Super Farms head out on the circuit.
- 8200# LIMITED PRO STOCK
New to the ITPA for 2008, Limited Pro Sock has the potential to become a very powerful smoker division with IH
International Harvester
International Harvester Company was a United States agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicle, commercial truck, and household and commercial products manufacturer. In 1902, J.P...
, Deere
Deere & Company
Deere & Company, usually known by its brand name John Deere , is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. In 2010, it was listed as 107th in the Fortune 500 ranking...
, Ford/New Holland
CNH Global
CNH Global N.V. is a global, full line company operating in both the agricultural and construction equipment industries. CNH's scope includes integrated engineering, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of equipment on five continents...
and others all competing head to head. These machines look similar to a Super Farm or full Pro Stock, but are limited to 466 cubic inches, a"3x4" turbocharger and a 8200 pound maximum weight limit.
- 10,000# PRO STOCK TRACTORS
The Pro Stock division is for diesel
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
tractors only.
This class is truly professional as the
craftsmanship in these mighty oil burners is second to none.
Single turbochargers, bigger displacement (680 C.I.D. maximum) engines,
and smaller 24.5x32 tires separate pro stocks from
their cousins in the super stock division. The engine can be heard over the sound of the turbo as
pro stock tractors charge down the 300' dirt surface.
- 6000# SUPER STOCK TRACTORS
- 8200# SUPER STOCK TRACTORS
- 9700# SUPER STOCK TRACTORS
Super Stock pulling is the most direct link to the
real heritage of tractor pulling. From the early days of
grudge match pulling behind the barn
Barn
A barn is an agricultural building used for storage and as a covered workplace. It may sometimes be used to house livestock or to store farming vehicles and equipment...
, Super Stock
has endured the test of time to evolve into the multi turbo
machines of today. Unfortunately, anyone familiar to
tractor pulling will tell you that the Super Stock division
has been embroiled in tremendous controversy
over the last few years. Diesel
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
vs. alcohol
Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxy functional group is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms....
is on
everyone's mind. Realizing the importance of both groups,
and in an effort to reach a meaningful compromise,
the ITPA has drawn clearly defined lines in the
class by designating the 9700 lb (4,399.8 kg). class as diesel only.
Both the 6000 lb (2,721.6 kg). and 8200 lb (3,719.5 kg). classes are home to the
traditional diesel "smokers" and the modern high
horsepower alcohol burners. Whatever your preference,
the ITPA has you covered with expertly prepared machines on
both sides of the debate.
Modified Tractors
- 5800# MODIFIED TRACTORS
- 7500# MODIFIED TRACTORS
Automotive and aircraft
Aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or, in general, the atmosphere of a planet. An aircraft counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines.Although...
engines provide the motivation
for the most powerful division in pulling.
Ranging from the single engine 5800 lb (2,630.8 kg). tractors to multiple
blown V-8's and twin 1700+ cubic inch Allison aircraft engines in the 7500 lb (3,401.9 kg) class,
the tremble of the earth and high RPM scream are a modified tractor fan's delight. From show to go, nothing
beats a modified tractor.
Four Wheel Drive Trucks
- 6200# FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS
Chevy vs. Ford vs. Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
lives on in the 4x4 division.
Powered by mammoth 650 cubic inch engines,
these highly specialized vehicles represent the
most competitive class within the ITPA. Competitors
have refined the 4x4 truck into a thoroughbred machine
that seldom breaks, hooks hard to the track, and amazes
spectators with speed and intensity.
- 8000# PRO STOCK DIESEL TRUCKS
Pro Stock Diesel Trucks joined ITPA in 2007 with results that were nothing short of impressive. With consistently good class numbers, reliable vehicles and close competition, the smoker pickups are quickly becoming a favorite with spectators. This is the only pulling division where the engine manufacturer doesn't not have to match the sheet metal, and whether it is Dodge, Ford, or GM, Cummins
Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems...
is the favored power plant.
Two Wheel Drive Trucks
- 6200# TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS
Wheel stands are what makes the
two wheel drive trucks exciting. Body styles ranging from T-buckets
to funny car
Funny Car
Funny Car is a drag racing car class. In the United States, other "professional" classes are Top Fuel, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Funny cars have forward-mounted engines and carbon fiber automotive bodies over the chassis, giving them an appearance vaguely approximating manufacturers'...
s spice up the visual effect, but there is
nothing "funny" about the way these smooth operators
get down the track. Whether you have a flair for the exotic
panel wagon or prefer an almost stock Chevy S-10,
you will most likely find your favorite in the
two wheel drive truck division.
Semis
- 20,000# PRO STOCK SEMI
The heaviest of all pulling vehicles at 20000 lb (9,071.8 kg), Pro Stock Semis
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
are truly ground pounding beasts. Monster turbocharged engines such as Cummins
Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems...
, Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. , also known as "CAT", designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas...
and Mack
Mack Trucks
Mack Trucks is an American truck-manufacturing company and a former manufacturer of buses and trolley buses. A wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Véhicules Industriels since 1990, Mack Trucks is currently a subsidiary of AB Volvo. The company's headquarters are located in Greensboro, North Carolina...
send these rigs charging down the 300' pulling surface under the heavy fog of diesel smoke.
2008 Events
| Day Date |
Event | Location | Day Date |
Event | Location | Day Date |
Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday June 7 |
Mexico Young Farmers Pull | Mexico, MO | Wednesday June 11 |
Macon Co. Fair | Decatur, IL | Saturday June 21 |
Perry Co. Fair | Pinckneyville, IL | ||
| Friday June 27 |
Corn Belt Shrine Truck & Tractor Pull | Charleston, IL | Saturday June 28 |
Piatt Co. Piatt County, Illinois Piatt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,729, which is an increase of 2.2% from 16,365 in 2000... Jr. Fair |
Cerro Gordo, IL | Saturday June 28 |
Union Co. Union County, Kentucky Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1811. As of 2010, the population was 15,007. Its county seat is Morganfield.-Geography:Union County is part of the Western Coal Fields region of Kentucky... Fair |
Sturgis, KY | ||
| Thursday July 3 |
Schuyler Co. Fair | Rushville, IL | Friday July 4 |
Jasper Co. Jasper County, Illinois hjsdgcbi76dft... Fair |
Newton, IL | Saturday July 5 |
Warren Co. Warren County, Missouri Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Warren County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area and is located west of the city on the north side of the Missouri River. As of 2008, the population was estimated to be 31,214. Its county seat is Warrenton... Fair |
Warrenton, MO | ||
| Mon/Tues July 7,8 |
Washington Co. Washington County, Illinois Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,716, which is a decrease of 2.9% from 15,148 in 2000. Its county seat is Nashville.-Geography:... Fair |
Nashville, IL | Wed/Fri July 9,11 |
Fisher Community Fair | Fisher, IL | Wednesday July 9 |
Fayette Co. Fayette County, Illinois Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,140, which is an increase of 1.6% from 21,802 in 2000. Its county seat is Vandalia... Fair |
Brownstown, IL | ||
| Wed, Thurs July 9,10 |
Moultrie-Douglas Co. Fair | Arthur, IL | Friday July 11 |
Mercer Co. Mercer County, Illinois Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,434, which is a decrease of 3.1% from 16,957 in 2000. Its county seat is Aledo... Fair |
Aledo, IL | Friday July 11 |
Christian Co. Christian County, Illinois Christian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 34,800, which is a decrease of 1.6% from 35,372 in 2000... Fair |
Taylorville, IL | ||
| Saturday July 12 |
Jersey Co. Jersey County, Illinois Jersey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Jersey County is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,985, which is an increase of 6.1% from 21,668 in 2000... Fair |
Jerseyville, IL | Saturday July 12 |
Ford Co. Fair | Melvin, IL | Sunday July 13 |
Morgan Co. Fair | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Su/Mo/Tu/Th July 13,14,15,17 |
Heart of Illinois Fair | Peoria, IL | Tuesday July 15 |
Parke Co. Parke County, Indiana Parke County is a county in the western part of the U.S. state of Indiana. It was formed in 1821 out of a portion of Vigo County. The county seat is Rockville.... Fair |
Rockville, IN | Tuesday July 15 |
Clinton Co. Clinton County, Illinois -Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 35,535 people, 12,754 households, and 9,221 families residing in the county. The population density was 75 people per square mile . There were 13,805 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile... Fair |
Carlyle, IL | ||
| Wednesday July 16 |
Macoupin Co. Macoupin County, Illinois Macoupin County is a county located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,765, which is a decrease of 2.6% from 49,019 in 2000. The county seat is Carlinville. Macoupin County is an outlying county of the Metro-East region... Fair |
Carlinville, IL | Fri/Sat July 18,19 |
Montgomery Co. Montgomery County, Missouri Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies in East Central Missouri, approximately halfway between Columbia and St. Louis. As of 2000, the population was 12,136. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775... Fair |
Montgomery City, MO | Friday July 18 |
Menard Co. Fair | Petersburg, IL | ||
| Saturday July 19 |
Farmer City/DeWitt Co. Fair | Farmer City, IL | Saturday July 19 |
Southern Illinois Fair & Expo | Mt. Vernon, IL | Sunday July 20 |
Iroquois Co. Iroquois County, Illinois Iroquois County is a county located in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Illinois along the border with Indiana. It is the third largest county in the state in terms of area, covering over . According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,718, which is a decrease of 5.2% from 31,334... Fair |
Crescent City, IL | ||
| Monday July 21 |
Monroe Co. Monroe County, Illinois Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,957, which is an increase of 19.3% from 27,619 in 2000. Its county seat is Waterloo... Fair |
Waterloo, IL | Tuesday July 22 |
Madison Co. Madison County, Illinois Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Madison County is part of the Metro-East region of the St. Louis Metro Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 269,282, which is an increase of 4.0% from 258,941 in 2000. The county seat is Edwardsville, home to... Fair |
Highland, IL | Wednesday July 23 |
Pike Co. Pike County, Missouri As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... Fair |
Bowling Green, MO | ||
| Wed/Thur July 23,24 |
Fulton Co. Fulton County, Illinois Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,069, which is a decrease of 3.1% from 38,250 in 2000. Its county seat is Lewistown. Canton is the largest city. Both cities are southwest of Peoria, and the county is considered... Fair |
Lewistown, IL | Thursday July 24 |
Crawford Co. Fair | Oblong, IL | Saturday July 26 |
Champaign Co. Champaign County, Illinois Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 201,081, which is an increase of 11.9% from 179,669 in 2000.. It is the 10th most populous county in Illinois... Fair |
Urbana, IL Urbana, Illinois Urbana is the county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,250. Urbana is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.... |
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| Saturday July 26 |
Monroe Co. Monroe County, Illinois Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,957, which is an increase of 19.3% from 27,619 in 2000. Its county seat is Waterloo... Fair |
Waterloo, IL | Monday July 28 |
Marion Co. Fair | Salem, IL | Monday July 28 |
Adams Co. Adams County, Illinois Adams County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 67,103, which is a decrease of 1.7% from 68,277 in 2000... Fair |
Mendon, IL | ||
| Tues/Thur July 29,31 |
Coles Co. Coles County, Illinois Coles County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,873, which is an increase of 1.3% from 53,196 in 2000. Its county seat is Charleston, which is also the home of Eastern Illinois University.... Fair |
Charleston, IL | Tuesday July 29 |
Knox Co. Knox County, Illinois Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 52,919, which is a decrease of 5.2% from 55,836 in 2000... Fair |
Knoxville, IL | Wednesday July 30 |
McLean Co. McLean County, Illinois McLean County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. McLean County is included in the Bloomington–Normal, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 169,572, which is an increase of 12.7% from 150,433 in 2000. Its county seat is... Fair |
Bloomington, IL | ||
| Thurs/Sat July 31, Aug 2 |
Logan Co. Logan County, Illinois Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,305, which is a decrease of 2.8% from 31,183 in 2000... Fair |
Lincoln, IL | Saturday Aug. 2 |
Ashland Tractor Pull | Ashland, IL | Sunday Aug. 3 |
Bond Co. Bond County, Illinois Bond County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is part of the St. Louis Metro Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,768, which is an increase of 0.8% from 17,633 in 2000. Its county seat is Greenville, Illinois.... Fair |
Greenville, IL | ||
| Mon/Wed Aug. 4,6 |
Effingham Co. Fair | Altamont, IL | Wednesday Aug. 6 |
Georgetown Agr. Fair | Georgetown, IL | Friday Aug. 8 |
Washington Town & Country Fair | Washington, MO | ||
| Saturday Aug. 9 |
Thunder in the Corn II | Hoopeston, IL | Mon/Tue/Wed Aug. 11,12,13 |
Illinois State Fair Illinois State Fair The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 1853. In 2008 there were more than 700,000 visits, up five percent from 2005,... |
Springfield, IL | Fri/Sat Aug. 15,16 |
American Thresherman | Pinckneyville, IL | ||
| Mon/Tue/Wed Aug. 18,19,20 |
Cumberland Co. Fair | Greenup, IL | Thursday Aug. 21 |
Will Co. Will County, Illinois As of the census of 2000, there were 502,266 people, 167,542 households, and 131,017 families residing in the county. The population density was 600 people per square mile . There were 175,524 housing units at an average density of 210 per square mile... Fair |
Peotone, IL | Saturday Aug. 23 |
Smoke Over The Water | Carlyle, IL | ||
| Thursday Aug. 28 |
Pana Tri Co. Fair | Pana, IL | Fri/Sat Aug. 29,30 |
Central States Thresherman’s Reunion | Pontiac, IL | Saturday Aug. 30 |
Rhineland Fire Dept. Truck & Tractor Pull | Rhineland, MO | ||
| Sunday Aug. 31 |
Tri Co. Fair | Mendota, IL | Thurs/Fri/Sat Sept. 4,5,6 |
Calhoun Co. Calhoun County, Illinois Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,089, which is an increase of 0.1% from 5,084 in 2000. Its county seat is Hardin. It is part of the Metro-East portion of the St... Jr. Fair |
Hardin, IL | Saturday Sept. 6 |
Southeast Missouri District Fair | Cape Girardeau, MO |