Woolly Worm Schedule of Events

Ross Elston - Emcee

6:00 am
Woolly 5K Run/Walk Road Race Registration
(Proceeds benefit Villa Grove Friends of Music)
Sign-Up on Main Street across from Thompson’s Grocery
Race begins @ 7:30 am
To enter contact: Jim Kestner @ 217-778-3512

6:30 am - 10:00 am
Camargo UMC Country Breakfast In the Community Bldg
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage Links

8:00 am
Kiddie Tractor Pull Registration
(Sponsored by Cargill of Tuscola & Delbert Millsap)
Pulling begins @ 8:30 am
To enter contact: Ruby Deckard @ 832-9903
(Winners & Prizes announced at completion of pulling)

8:30 am - 9:45 am
Woolly Worm Registration ($2.00 Entry Fee)
Woolly Worm Races begin @ 10:30 am
BYOW-Bring Your Own Worms
To enter contact: Mary Thompson @ 832-9507
(Winner & Prizes announced at completion of heats)

8:45 am
Woolly 5K Run/Walk Road Race Awards on the Main Stage

8:45 am - 9:45 am
Adult Kiddie Tractor Pull Registration
Adult Pulling begins @ 10:00 am
(Sponsored by the Arcola Jaycees)
(Winners & Prizes announced at completion of pulling)

9:00 am
Bake Off Contest - Entries due in the Community Building
( $5 Entry Fee)
Categories: Pies ~ Cakes ~ Cookies ~ Jams & Jellies ~ Candy
To enter contact: Pam Sigler @ 832-9067
Judging @ 10:00 am

9:30 am
Official Open of Woolly Worm Festival
Opening Prayer by Pastor Sandi Hire of Camargo UMC
National Anthem by Ashton Hidlebaugh

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rib Grill Off ($10.00 Entry Fee - Meat Provided)
All cooking to be done in registration area.
To enter contact: Don Hudson @ 832-3897 or donald.hudson@mchsi.com
Judging @ 3:00 pm

4:10 pm
Margene’s American Pride Cloggers ~ Front of Main Stage

4:40 pm
Woolly Worm Sponsor Recognition ~ Main Stage

5:00 pm
Crowning of Lil’ Woolly King & Queen
Crowning by Jennifer Ketchmark of WCIA Channel 3
Boys & Girls ages 4 to 7
To enter contact: Mary Thompson @ 832-9507

5:30 pm - ?
Battlecreek Band - Main Stage Area

All Day Events

Longview State Bank Welcome Center
1st Aid Station
Food Vendors
Crafts
Kid’s Games

Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day!