Peotone Country Fest 2004

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Note: Peotone Idle Talent Show
In the first ever Peotone Idle Talent Show (The contest for kids with too much time on their hands), many talented performers took the stage and wowed the audience. Our apologies for not having photos of the 14 and up age group. Winners in that group were: Sarah Lohrbach and Philip Riegle (3rd place), Elenor Lape (2nd place) and Heather Nowakowski (1st place)

The Pack Rats performed Friday night at the Festival All ages participated in the popular Motocross exhibition. All ages participated in the popular Motocross exhibition. All ages participated in the popular Motocross exhibition. All ages participated in the popular Motocross exhibition
Tossing t-shirts to the crowd. Food Vendors. Toni Marie Opyt and her furry friends take a bow after their performance. Chamber president Marty Schmidt congratulates Tia Cooper on her first place performance. She sang “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid movie. Winners in the 8-13 age group are (from left) Toni Marie Opyt (2nd place), Jenni Cooper (3rd place) and Tia Cooper (1st place).
Antique tractor pull. Kelly Ginder gives it her best shot in the Antique Tractor Pull. Family Traditions being passed on – Bill Heintz and grandson John Ruckman proudly display their John Deere. The Chamber’s Citizen of the Year – John Stankus was chosen for his 30 plus years of dedicated service to the Peotone Boy Scouts. Chamber President Marty Schmidt presents Grand Marshall Jean Johnson with a lovely bouquet of flowers.
Emcee Mike Perrine is joined by Parade Chairman Glenn Ginder and his daughter Kelly. Representatives of the Peotone Girl Scouts lead the parade. The long line of tractors wait their turn to parade past the viewing stands. Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes!
Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes!
Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Non-tractor participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! The Chamber raffled off this go-kart during the Festival. Daniel Wulski of Custer Park was the lucky winner!participants included local businesses, churches, antique cars, big red dogs and horses of all sizes! Teen Jam Night attracted more than just the under 18 crowd! Fireworks and Carnival lights lit up the night sky on Saturday.
Fireworks and Carnival lights lit up the night sky on Saturday. People packed the grandstands for the best viewing of the fireworks. Ain’t No Mountain Cloggers spun, stomped and tapped to the delight of the audience. Many of Peotone’s churches participated in the Ecumenical Church Service on Sunday morning, contributing great music, uplifting messages and a spirit of community for all who attended. Many of Peotone’s churches participated in the Ecumenical Church Service on Sunday morning, contributing great music, uplifting messages and a spirit of community for all who attended.
Dancing Penguins! Dance Alive! Dancers Modern/Jazz dancers perform. Even Superheroes love the Peotone Country Festival! Detour brings a big crowd on Sunday afternoon!