Clark County Mule Festival

2016 Mule Festival Results

10/1/2016

The 31st Annual Clark County Mule Festival was held September 16th, 17th, & 18th in Kahoka, MO. This years event featured crafts, flea markets, mule shows, trail rides, and a rodeo. Over the weekend, there were 291 contestants with their Mules participating in the events to win a handmade trophy, ribbon, and many wonderful prizes donated by area merchants who support the Clark County Mule Festival. Commemorative books were sold throughout the festival.

This year the Clark County Fairgrounds were filled with 317 Campers. New this year was a Camper Raffle drawing that was held on Friday afternoon with a prize of a Fire Ring. Tracy & Steve Wagner of Ft. Madison, IA were the winners.

On Wednesday, the local Head Start and Pre-K classes came out to the fairgrounds to visit, have a wagon ride, and all were provided snacks & drinks. On Thursday morning, 5 wagons and teams went to the Clark County Nursing Home to visit with the residents and offer wagon rides to those who wished to take part.

Area elementary schools participated in a mule coloring page contest, which was put on display for the weekend; Erin Bash of Running Fox, a 5th grader was the winner. The winner of the 2016 Colorado Log Cabin Quilt was Randy Lipper of Revere, MO. Winner of the $1000 give away was Paula Wendling of Kahoka, MO.

Golden Horse & Mule Shoe Contest: Tuesday - Olivia Swindler, age 4, found shoe on a trash barrel; Golden Shoe: Wednesday - Garret Wintermyer; Golden Shoe: Thursday - Brian Overhulser won for Next Year - 1 Free Day of Camping.

Elenor Denning, age 106, on Thursday came to Festival and rode in a mule wagon. Two years ago a new event was added for Thursday afternoon. Due to many requests, the Camper Cookoff returned this year. The Chili Cook Off consisted of 8 Kinds of Chili with three judges. “Number 7” Chili entered by Travis Devine was declared winner.

Tanya Collop, DVM, state mule inspector, was at the front gate on Friday checking Coggin papers and state health papers. On Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Kids on Mules were featured in front of Grand Stand and the Little Kids Games was scheduled for 3:00 p.m., unfortunately, most of the games were rained out but some participated in the livestock barn by front gate. The annual fish fry was held Friday evening in the 4-H pavilion, as well.

Saturday morning started with 43 riders participating in the trail ride. The mule show started at 10:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing several songs, as well as the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, many mules, and wagons.

Gabby Kirchner, 2015 Old Settler’s Princess, on Saturday presented trophies, ribbons & prizes.

The Rodeo began on Saturday night with a presentation of flags and the singing the National Anthem. The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, did a commemorative balloon release for the MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed services. The grandstands and bleachers were standing room only on a beautiful September evening.

Sunday morning began with a trail ride with 13 riders heading out. Church services were held in the grandstand provided by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.

Russ Carnahan, running for Missouri St. Governor, & wife Debra visited on Sunday morning. Both rode a mule, road in a wagon belonging to Richard Strader & rode in Grand Entry.

2016 Clark County Mule Festival Events Results
Team Hitch & Un-Hitch:
1. Lawerence Kraber; 2. Ed Wintermeyer; 3. Chad Brotherton

Musical Tires - 11-16 age:
1. Anna Hartzler; 2. Erica Tormin; 3. Angela Riddle

Musical Tires - 16 & Over:
1. Wes Royland; 2. Mindy Strader; 3. Chris Coultran

Musical Tires - Pee Wee 10 & Under:
1. Cody Blind; 2. Arabella Strader; 3. Parker Melton,

Team Barrel:
1. Lawerence Kraber, 29.59; 2. Jeff Wilson, 32.62; 3. Tony Garrett, 33.78; 4. Jim Bash, 35.69; 5. Chad Brotherton, 41.15

Egg & Spoon - 16 & Over:
1. Christy Blind; 2. Mindy Strader; 3. Kari Fedderson

Egg & Spoon - 16 & Under:
1. Anna Hartzler; 2. Erica Tormin; 3. Calissa Watkins

Team Egg & Spoon:
1. Chad Brotherton; 2. Tony Garrett; 3. Richard Strader

Bat-N-Barrel - Adults:
1. Kate Cline; 2. Rhley DeJong; 3. Wes Rowland

Bat-N-Barrel - Youth:
1. Anna Hartzler; 2. Kendra Watkins; 3. Aiden Golsten

Adult Pantyhose:
1. Mike Wright & Chelsea Wright - 11.00; 2. Craig Church & Randy Salsaberry - 13.09; 3. Jacob Vestal & Josh Vestal - 13.75

Youth Pantyhose:
1. Dale Seeck & Kendra Watkins - 15.82; 2. Connor Golston& Aliza Collier - 18.34; 3. Erin Bash & Hanna Hill - 20.22

Adult Tag :
1. KC Chockey; 2. Todd DeJong; 3. Troy DeJong

Back to Back:
1. Erika & Tyler Tormin; 2. Kendra & Melissa Watkins; 3. Jacob & Josh Vestal

Musical Tires:
1. Wes Rowland; 2. Mindy Strader; 3. Chris Coltrain

Mule Jumps - Small Mules:
1. Richard Long - 50 inches; 2. Tony Teninty- 48 inches; 3. Chris Coltrain - 46 inches

Big Mule Jumps:
1. Marcus Furnish - 52 inches; 2. Madison Furnish - 50 inches; 3. Chloe Teninty- 48 inches

Clark County Mule Festival Royalty
KING - Pat Coulter;
PRINCE - Brenden Conneh;
QUEEN - Christy Blind;
PRINCESS - Anna Hartzler

SATURDAY RODEO RESULTS
Bulls - Colton Weldon - 83

Pee-Wee Barrels:
1. Aiden Golston - 27.09; 2. Isabelle Wright - 30.22; 3. Carla Collier - 51.34

Women’s Barrels:
1. Chelsea Wright - 16.31; 2. Christy Blind - 17.53; 3. Ashlee Wilson - 18.21

Girls Barrels:
1. Anna Hartzler - 17.87; 2. Celsie Barlow - 18.69; 3. Nova Cline - 22.19

Chute Dogging:
1. Troy DeJong; 2. Kolton Smith; 3. Cody Weaver

Wild Steer Catch:
1. Cody Weaver/Colton Weldon

Team Barrel:
1. Jim Bash - 27.68; 2. Tony Garrett - 30.43; 3. Lawerence Kraber - 32.88; 4. Jeff Wilson - 34.88; 5. Chad Brotherton - 37.08

SUNDAY EVENT RESULTS
Costume Contest:
1. Craig Church - Church Family & Teeter Family

Halter Class:
1. Connor Galston; 2. Thomas VanDeurer; 3. Betty Victory

Team Hitch & Un-Hitch:
1. Ed Wintermeyer; 2. Jim Bash

Three Leg Race - Youth:
1. Connor & Aiden Golston; 2. Liberty Henderson & Elizabeth Van Devuer; 3. Nathan Butler & Kayla Butler

Three Leg Race - Adult:
1. Cody Weaver & Brandi Padget; 2. Craig Church & John Kleinert; 3. Kiara Brunk & Jamie Brunk

Dotty Patron - Youth:
1. Angela Riddle, 35.19; 2. Emma Smith, 46.06; 3. Nova Cline, 49.90;

Dotty Patron - Adult:
1. Chelsea Wright, 45.09; 2. Brandy Padgett, 45.47; 3. John Kleinert, 54.88;

Mule Jumps :
1. Lawerence Kraber, 1200 pds.

Monkey-in-the-Tree:
1. Kendra & Melissa Watkins, 33.91; 2. Owen Burr & Angela Riddle, 36.13; 3. Cody Weaver & Jamie Bash, 36.53,

Pantyhose Race:
1. Chelsea & Mike Wright, 12.44; 2. Cody Weaver & Jamie Bash, 14.10; 3. Kalissa & Kendra Watkins, 15.62,

Golf Ball Race:
1. Mike Wright, 7.15; 2. Chelsea Wright, 8.69; 3. Christy Blind, 9.97

Pick-Up Race:
1. Christy Blind & Jason Leffler, 14.28; 2. Jamie Bash & Cody Weaver, 14.28; 3. Mike & Bella Wright, 15.65,

Mule Jumps:
1. Chloe Tentity, 44 inches; 2. Craig Church, 42 inches; 3. Erin Bash, 42 inches

It takes many volunteers and the help of other organizations to keep the Clark County Mule Festival running smoothly every year. The Clark County R-1 FFA helped with parking and shuttles, while buttons were sold by a Relay for Life group and the Clark County Middle School Boosters provided the trash pickup. A big thank you from the Clark County Mule Festival Committee goes out to all the volunteers and help who make this a great annual event, as well as the many contestants, spectators, and vendors who turn out to participate. We would also like to thank our community for supporting our endeavors through the years. Remember, you can keep up-to-date with us throughout the year and see pictures from past years by following us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountymulefestival/) or visiting our website (www.clarkcountymulefestival.com). We hope to see you next year at the 32nd Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 15, 16, & 17, 2017!

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2015 Mule Festival Results

10/1/2015

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The 30th Annual Clark County Mule Festival was held September 18th thru 20th, 2015 in Kahoka, MO. This annual event drew people from all across the United States to see the mule show, crafts, flea markets, and rodeo, as well as enjoy a trail ride and taste a variety of foods. The Clark County Fairgrounds was filled with close to 350 campers, of which 200 came in on the Sunday before. Over the weekend, there were 168 contestants and their mules participating in the events to win a handmade trophy, ribbon, and many wonderful prizes donated by area merchants who support the Clark County Mule Festival. Nearly 5,000 buttons were available and sold out again this year.

Wednesday, the local Head Start and Pre-K classes came out to the fairgrounds to visit and have a wagon ride. For some of these kids, it was their first contact with a mule. On Thursday morning, 4 wagons and teams went to the Clark County Nursing Home to visit with the residents and offer wagon rides to those who wished to take part. It is still undecided whether the kids and residents or the teamsters had more fun these two days.

Area elementary schools participated in a mule coloring page contest, which was put on display for the weekend. The winner of the quilt was Jan Varner of Keokuk, IA. The tack set was won by Kalissa Watkins of Industry, IL. Last year, a new event was added for Thursday afternoon. Due to many requests, the Camper Cookoff returned this year. There were 2 categories and a top-notch group of taste-testing judges. The chili category winner was Deb Barnett, who was last year’s stew category winner. In the stew category, this year’s winner was Vernon Hopp.

On Friday afternoon, the Wintermeyer’s hosted the Kid’s Games in the sand arena with 14 participants competing in Musical Carpets, Pin the Tail on the Mule, and the Obstacle Course. Even during the downpour, the games continued! Fun was had by all. The annual fish fry was held Friday evening in the 4-H pavilion, as well.

Kahoka Boy Scout Troup 145 presented the flags before Mule Polo started. Mary Thompson sang the National Anthem. Mule Polo began at 5:30 with 3 teams vying for first place. The “Polka Dot Hats” were the winners. Following shortly after Polo were the cattle classes, including team sorting, breakaway roping, and cattle doctoring.

Saturday morning started with the trail ride and had 51 riders. The mule show started at 10:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing several songs, as well as the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, many mules, and wagons. Several radio stations were also present to broadcast during the festival.

The Rodeo began on Saturday night with a presentation of flags and Anna Hartzler, of Wayland, IA, singing the National Anthem. The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, did a commemorative balloon release for the MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed services. The grandstands and bleachers were standing room only on a beautiful September evening.

Sunday morning began with a trail ride with 10 riders heading out. Church services were held in the grandstand provided by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.

Friday night results:
Steer Daubing:
1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Cody Weaver; 3rd – Colton Weldon
Breakaway Roping:
No qualified times
Goat Tail Ribbon Untying (12 & Under):
1st –Maddie Pryor; 2nd – Cody Blind; 3rd – Chloe Berry
Goat Tying (16 & Under):
1st – Anna Harzler; 2nd – Erika Torman
Goat Tying (17 & Over):
1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Christy Zylstra; 3rd – Heather Hatton
Steer Doctoring:
1st – Rusty Blind, Bill Lipper, Jason Loeffler; 2nd – Mike Wright, DeWayne Casson, Chelsea Wright; 3rd – Cody Weaver, Christy Zylstra, Bill Lipper
Donkey Sorting:
1st – Mike Siddall, Doug Hoksbergen, Kevin Coltrain; 2nd – Jim Bash, Adam Frazee, Jamie Bash; 3rd – Tony Garrett, Kevin Coltrain, Abbie Morris
Team Roping:
No qualified times
3 Head Sort & Pen:
No Qualified Times

Saturday results:
Back to Back:
1st - Erika & Tyler Torman; 2nd - Anna Hartzler & Kalissa Watkins; 3rd - Tristen DeJong & Emma Smith
Mule Jump (Big Mules):
1st - DeWayne Cason; 2nd - Chloe Teninty; 3rd - Carson Smith
Mule Jump (Small Mules):
1st - Richard Long; 2nd - Carly Church; 3rd - Kris Coltrain
Team- unhitch & hitch:
1st - Tony Garrett; 2nd - Ed Wintermeyer; 3rd - Steve Hoover
Musical Carpet (Youth- 16 & under):
1st - Carly Church; 2nd - Cody Blind; 3rd - Erika Torman
Musical Carpet (Adults -17-59 years old):
1st - Colton Weldon; 2nd - Christy Zylstra; 3rd - Aaron Long
Musical Carpet (Adults – 60 & over):
1st - John Metzner; 2nd - Jim Robertson; 3rd - Rita Rochelle
Team Barrel Race:
1st - Jim Bash; 2nd - Larry Zylstra; 3rd - Tony Garrett
Bat-N-Barrel (Youth-16 & under):
1st - Nova Cline; 2nd - Angela Riddle; 3rd - Anna Hartzler
Bat-N-Barrel (Adults -17 & over):
1st - Wes Rowland; 2nd - Montana Strader; 3rd - Cody Weaver
Panty Hose Race:
1st - Colton Weldon & DeWayne Cason; 2nd - Chelsea Wright & Mike Wright; 3rd - Christy Zylstra & Rusty Blind
Egg & Spoon (Youth -16 & under):
1st - Angela Riddle; 2nd - Erica Torman; 3rd - Anna Hartzler
Egg & Spoon (Adult 17-59):
1st - Christy Zylstra; 2nd - Melissa Watkins; 3rd - Cody Weaver
Team Egg & Spoon:
1st - Larry Zylstra; 2nd - Chad Brotherton; 3rd - Richard Strader
Pick- up Race:
1st - Colton Weldon & Troy DeJong; 2nd - Colton Weldon & DeWayne Cason; 3rd - Jason Loeffler & Christy Zylstra

Clark County Mule Festival Royalty
Queen: Erica Torman
Kings: Tristen DeJong and Colton Weldon

Saturday Rodeo results:
Wild Cow Catch:
Troy DeJong & Tod DeJong
Girls Barrels:
1st – Cesilie Barlow; 2nd – Anna Hartzler; 3rd – Kalissa Watkins
Women’s Barrels:
1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Fredi Denn; 3rd – Sue White
Chute Doggin’:
1st – Doug Hoksbergen; 2nd – Troy DeJong; 3rd – Colbi Seth
Steers:
1st – Lane Anderson
Bulls:
1st – Lucas Schieferdecker; 2nd – Colton Weldon
Team Barrels:
1st – Tony Garrett; 2nd – Larry Zylstra; 3rd – Jim Bash
Broncs:
1st – Colton Weldon

Sunday results:
Bat-N-Barrel (Youth-16 & under):
1st – Kendra Watkins; 2nd – Chloe Tentity; 3rd – Penelope Cline
Bat-N-Barrel (Adults -17 & over):
1st – Cody Weaver; 2nd – Justin Cline; 3rd – John Kleinert
Key Hole (Youth-16 & under):
1st – Kendra Watkins; 2nd – Wayne Carruthers; 3rd – Erin Bash
Key Hole (Adult-17 & over):
1st – Rusty Blind; 2nd – Justin Cline; 3rd – John Kleinert
Back to Back:
1st – Cody Weaver & KC Chockley; 2nd – Gavin Vince & Chloe Tentity
Costume Contest:
1st – Emma Smith & Reid Bell
Halter Class:
1st – Abby Morris; 2nd – Sue White; 3rd – Nova Cline
Egg & Spoon (Youth-16 & under):
1st – Erika Torman & Angela Riddle; 2nd – Kendra & Kalissa Watkins; 3rd – Anna Hartzler & Emma Smith
Egg & Spoon (Adult-17 & over):
1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Colton Weldon; 3rd – Chloe Berry
Egg & Spoon (51 & over):
1st - Ed Wintermeyer; 2nd - Janet Strader; 3rd - Sue White
Egg & Spoon Team:
1st - Richard Strader; 2nd - Ed Wintermeyer; 3rd - Dirk Metcalf
Monkey in the Tree:
1st - Christy Zylstra & Jason Loeffler; 2nd - Cody Weaver & Willie Plank; 3rd - Melissa & Kendra Watkins
Monkey in the Tree Team:
1st - Tony Garrett; 2nd - Richard Strader
Mule Pull:
1st - Tony Garrett (1500 lbs); 2nd - Ed & Will Wintermeyer (1000 lbs)
Dolly Patron:
1st - Anna Hartzler; 2nd - Chloe Tentity; 3rd - Erika Torman
Panty Hose Race:
1st - Sue White & Fredi Denn; 2nd - Colton Weldon & Cody Weaver; 3rd - Mike & Chelsea Wright
Mule Jump:
1st - Summer Peterson; 2nd - Tony Tentity; 3rd - Chloe Tentity

It takes many volunteers and the help of other organizations to keep the Clark County Mule Festival running smoothly every year. The Clark County R-1 FFA helped with parking and shuttles, while buttons were sold by a Relay for Life group and the Clark County Middle School Boosters provided the trash pickup. A big thank you from the Clark County Mule Festival Committee goes out to all the volunteers and help who make this a great annual event, as well as the many contestants, spectators, and vendors who turn out to participate. We would also like to thank our community for supporting our endeavors through the years. Remember, you can keep up-to-date with us throughout the year and see pictures from past years by following us on Facebook (Clark County Mule Festival) or visiting our website ( www.clarkcountymulefestival.com ). You can also purchase pictures from this year’s events at https://photosbystevenpink.wordpress.com/. We hope to see you next year at the 31st Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 16th-18th, 2016!

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2014 Mule Festival Results

10/10/2014

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The Clark County Mule Festival, held on September 19-21, 2014, drew a large crowd to see the mule show, crafts, flea markets, and rodeo. It was held at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Kahoka, Missouri. People from all over the United States came to see the mules in a variety of contests and races. They also came to see the area’s best handmade crafts, an art show, taste a variety of foods, and go on a trail ride. The rodeo on Saturday night was over flowing with people, thanks to a beautiful fall evening. The fairgrounds were filled with approximately 327 campers who started coming on the Sunday before. Over the weekend there were approximately 150 contestants and their mules participating in the events to win handmade trophies, ribbons, and many fine prizes donated by area merchants who support the Clark County Mule Festival. Nearly 5,000 buttons were available and sold out again this year.

The craft barn was filled with many varied and beautiful handmade items. Among these were wood crafts, needle work, metal cut outs, horse shoe art, flower arrangements, holiday crafts, wildlife paintings, t-shirts and sweatshirts, rugs, jewelry, quilts, purses, signs, and many other fine items. Outside vendors provided items such as decals, belts and buckles, horse and mule tack, other leather novelties, yard signs, animal feed, trailer sales, wood furniture, all kinds of shirts, hats, flea market items, hot tub sales, and special interest groups. Foods were sold, including sandwiches of all kinds, plate lunches, desserts, honey and candy, funnel cakes, mini-donuts, ice cream, tacos, kettle corn and a variety of drinks. There were also several Not for Profit organizations selling items. A fish fry was held on Friday night by the Fine Arts Committee.

Area elementary schools participated in a mule coloring page contest, which was put on display for the weekend. The winner of the quilt was Micky Keller of Ft. Madison, IA. The saddle was won by Deb Bowen of Ely, IA. A new event this year taking place on Thursday afternoon was the Camper Cookoff. There were 3 categories and a top-notch group of taste-testing judges. Chili category winner was Kathie Overhulser of St. Francisville, MO; stew category winner was Deb Barnett; dessert category was Teresa Adair of Niota. Approximately 60 local pre-school and Headstart kids from Kahoka and Wayland came out to learn about mules and go for a short wagon ride, as well. The teams and wagons also traveled out to the Clark County Nursing Home to offer residents the chance to see them and go for a short ride. For those who were unable to come outside to meet the teams, one team hopped the curb and stood right outside the picture window to provide a better view.

On Friday afternoon, the children’s games were moved from the sand arena to the track due to mud, although not by request of the kids! There were several kids on hand to participate and no mules were required. Each child received a stick mule for participating. Mule Polo began at 5:30 with 3 teams vying for first place. The “Straw Hats” were the winners. Following shortly after Polo were the cattle classes, including team sorting, breakaway roping, and cattle doctoring.

Saturday morning started with the trail ride and had 43 riders. The mule show started at 10:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing several songs, as well as the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, many mules, and wagons. Several radio stations were also present to broadcast during the festival.

The Rodeo began on Saturday night with a presentation of flags and Anna Hartzler, of Wayland, IA, singing the National Anthem. The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, did a commemorative balloon release for the MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed services. The rodeo was a huge success even with every seat taken to enjoy the event.

Sunday morning began with a trail ride with 22 riders heading out. Church services were held in the grandstand provided by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.

Golden Muleshoe Winners:
Wednesday Brotherton, Anna Hartzler, Dayton Archer, and Garrett Wintermeyer.

Person from furthest away:
Mr. Birky from Australia

Friday night results:
Steer Daubing:
1st – Mike Wright; 2nd – Christy Zylstra; 3rd – Rusty Blind
Breakaway Roping:
1st – Rusty Blind
Goat Tail Ribbon Untying (12 & Under):
1st – Owen Burr; 2nd – Michael Henderson; 3rd – Ethan Nelson
Goat Tying (16 & Under):
1st – Liberty Henderson; 2nd – Michael Henderson; 3rd – Erica Torman
Goat Tying (17 & Over):
1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Christy Zylstra; 3rd – Heather Hatton
Steer Doctoring:
1st – Jacob Vastal, Doug Hyle, Devin Vestal; 2nd – Rusty Blind, Bill Lipper, Jason Loeffler; 3rd – Mike Wright, DeWayne Casson, Chelsea Wright
Donkey Sorting:
1st – Rusty Blind, Jason Loeffler, Bill Lipper; 2nd – Randy Salsberry, Geoff Wilson, Chris Coltrain; 3rd – Jim Bash, Craig Church, Jamie Bash

Saturday results:
Youth Musical Tires:
1st – Liberty Henderson; 2nd – Penelope Cline; 3rd – Logan Rowland
Adult Dizzy Bat:
1st – Weslee Rowland; 2nd – Devin Vestal; 3rd – Montana Strader
Youth Dizzy Bat:
1st – Anna Hartzeler; 2nd – Erica Torman; 3rd – Angela Riddle
Team Barrels:
1st – Ed Wintermeyer; 2nd – Geoff Wilson; 3rd – Tony Garrett
Adult Pantyhose:
1st – Mike Wright & Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Troy DeJong & Cliff DeJong; 3rd – John Kleinert & Jamie Bash
Dolly Parton Youth:
1st – Nova Cline; 2nd – Erica Torman; 3rd – Anna Hartzeler
Dolly Parton Adult:
1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Montana Strader; 3rd – Chance Starbuck
Youth Keyhole:
1st – Angela Riddle; 2nd – Cyrus Folker; 3rd – Nova Cline
Adult Keyhole:
1st – Rusty Blind; 2nd – Mike Wright; 3rd – Christy Zylstra
Mule Jump (55” & Under):
1st – Chris Coltrain; 2nd – Madison Fumish; 3rd – Chris Coltrain
Mule Jump (56” & Over):
1st – Amy Waddell; 2nd – Marcus Fumish; 3rd – Kevin Coltrain

Clark County Mule Festival Royalty
Princess – Erica Torman
Prince – Lane Anderson
Queen – Christy Zylstra
King – Troy DeJong

Saturday Rodeo results:
Wild Cow Catch:
Troy DeJong & Tod DeJong
Girls Barrels:
1st – Kendra Watkins; 2nd – Kalissa Watkins; 3rd – Angela Riddle
Women’s Barrels:
1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Kami Markell; 3rd – Jamie Bash
Chute Doggin’:
1st – Troy DeJong; 2nd – Alex Shaw; 3rd – Ricky Riddle
Mini Bulls:
1st – Brody Davis
Jr. Bulls:
1st – Ethan Overhulser
Steers:
1st – Marcus Elam
Bulls:
1st – Colton Weldon; 2nd – Ty Birky
Team Barrels:
1st – Ed Wintermeyer; 2nd – Tony Garrett; 3rd – Geoff Wilson

Sunday results:
Team Contest:
Richard & Janet Strader
Costume Contest:
1st – Craig, Sarah, Thomas, & Carly Church; 2nd: Autumn Wright
Halter Contest:
1st – Chloe Kendi; 2nd – Erin Bash; 3rd – Nova Cline
Team Musical Tires:
1st – Tony Garrett; 2nd – Richard & Janet Strader; 3rd – Dirk Metcalf
Adult Musical Carpet:
1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Amy Waddell; 3rd – John Kleinert
Monkey in the Tree:
1st – Erica Torman & Anna Hartzeler; 2nd – Autumn Wright & Tristan DeJong; 3rd – Emma Smith & Brittany Folkert
Pull:
1st – Bill Orton (2500 lbs); 2nd – Dirk Metcalf (2000 lbs); 3rd – Tony Garrett (1500 lbs)
Youth Dolly Parton:
1st – Nova Cline; 2nd – Dakota Bix; 3rd – Cody Blind
Adult Dolly Parton:
1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – John Kleinert; 3rd – Colton Weldon
Arena Race:
1st – Cody Weaver; 2nd KC Chockley; 3rd – Colton Weldon
Youth Dizzy Bat:
1st – Anna Hartzeler; 2nd – Cyrus Folker; 3rd – Kendra Watkins
Adult Dizzy Bat:
1st – Laura Carruthers; 2nd – Justin Klyn; 3rd – Cody Weaver
Panty Hose Race:
1st – Colton Weldon & Chance Starbuck; 2nd – Mike Wright & Chelsea Wright; 3rd – Kayla Bix & Dakota Bix
Back to Back:
1st – Kalissa Watkins & Anna Hartzeler; 2nd – Melissa Watkins & Kendra Watkins; 3rd – Cody Weaver & Doug Schreiber
Mule Jump:
1st – Amy Waddell; 2nd – Chloe Teninity; 3rd – Craig Church; 4th – Ethan & Emma Nelson

It takes many volunteers and the help of other organizations to keep the Clark County Mule Festival running smoothly every year. The Clark County R-1 FFA helped with parking and shuttles, while buttons were sold by a Relay for Life group and the Clark County Middle School Boosters provided the trash pickup. A big thank you from the Clark County Mule Festival Committee goes out to all the volunteers and help who make this a great annual event, as well as the many contestants, spectators, and vendors who turn out to participate. We would also like to thank our community for supporting our endeavors through the years. We hope to see you next year at the 30th Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 18th-20th, 2015!

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2013 Mule Festival Results

10/10/2013

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28th Annual Clark County Mule Festival Breaks Crowd Record. Again!

The third full weekend of September every year draws a crowd of families, friends, and spectators in to the Clark County Fairgrounds in Kahoka, MO. Folks travel from all over the United States and overseas to share their love for Missouri’s state animal – the mule. This year’s Clark County Mule Festival broke all previous attendance records and brought spectators from as far away as Germany to take in the weekend’s events. The 28th Annual Clark County Mule Festival drew in over 6,000 people, approximately 200 contestants and around 350 campers on September 20th-22nd, 2013. With something for everyone to enjoy, be it crafts and flea market finds, great food, trail rides, a mule rodeo and events, or simply visiting with friends, the Mule Festival is something you don’t want to miss! This year, attendees ranged in age from 6 months old to 88 years old! While official activities don't begin until Friday, many people bring their campers in early to enjoy camping out several nights during the week leading up to the festival. There were also several wagon trains and riders who rolled in through the week from various parts of the area.

The Commercial Building and Midway were filled with nearly 100 vendors who sold many crafts and handmade items, including jewelry, quilts, paintings, horseshoe art, and tack. Also on hand for purchase were clothing, trailers, and equine care items. Who could forget to mention the delicious foods with burgers, fried fish, funnel cakes, smoothies, tacos, honey, baked goods, and many other foods available, as well?

This year, the Clark County Mule Festival reached out to their Facebook followers starting on Sunday with the search for the Golden Muleshoe. It was hidden somewhere new every day with the promise of a different prize to whoever could find it and turn it in. Winners were: Chad Brotherton of Argyle, IA; Katlyn Simpson of Revere, MO; Geoff Wilson of Ottumwa, IA; Cari Garrett of Floris, IA; Christy Hoksbergen of Bussey, IA; Toby Moss of LaGrange, MO; and one anonymous winner.

Friday afternoon kicked off with some practice for the kids for the weekend’s events such as Monkey in the Tree and the Pantyhose Race in front of the grandstand. There were also games in the sand arena for the younger, mule-less crowd including a trail class with stick mules and a 3-legged race. Friday evening brought Mule Polo to the crowd, followed closely by the cattle classes.

Friday winners were as follows:
The 2013 Mule Polo win went to the “Straw Hats.” Team members were: Colton Weldon Ottumwa, IA; Ronnie Melton Bucklin, MO; Kevin Coltrain Newtown, MO; Troy DeJong Bussey, IA; Michael Bothke Newtown, IA; and Ben McFarland New London, IA.
Team Sorting: 1st – Tony Garrett, Geoff Wilson, Randy Salasbury; 2nd – Rusty Blind, Bill Lipper, Cody Weaver
Steer Doctoring: 1st – Cliff DeJong, Wade Puyear, Troy DeJong; 2nd – DeWayne Casen, Chelsea Wright, Mike Wright; 3rd – Michael Bothke, Kevin Coltrain, Doug Hyle
Breakaway Roping: 1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Cody Weaver
Team Roping: no qualified times
Steer Daubing: 1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Rusty Blind; 3rd – Craig Church
Goat Tail Untying: 1st – Micah Elam; 2nd - Liberty Henderson; 3rd – London Brunk
Goat Tying (17 & Over): 1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd – Christy Zylstra; 3rd – Heather Hatton
Goat Tying (16 & Under): 1st – Liberty Henderson; 2nd – Micah Elam

Saturday morning started with a trail ride leaving the grounds and heading south with approximately 60 riders. The mule show started at 10 am with the Clark County R-1 Marching Band performing one of their marching songs. The Grand Entry followed with many mules, several teams, a presentation of flags and the National Anthem performed by the band.

Saturday winners were as follows:
Teams (crowd favorite): 1st - Tony Garrett Floris, IA; 2nd – Richard Strader Marietta, IL; 3rd – Bee Hammer
Youth Bat ‘N Barrel: 1st – Dillon Garrett Floris, IA; 2nd – Nova Cline Memphis, MO; 3rd (tie) – Kendra Watkins Industry, IL and Wayne Carruthers Burlington, IA
Team Bat ‘N Barrel: 1st – Kevin Coltrain; 2nd – Bill Weaver Birmingham, IA; 3rd – Ed Wintermeyer Mt. Pleasant, IA
Adult Bat ‘N Barrel: 1st – Michael Bothke; 2nd – Whitney Thomson Cedar Rapids, IA; 3rd – Bill Lipper Agency, IA
Team Egg & Spoon: 1st – Richard Strader; 2nd – Dirk Metcalf Douds, IA; 3rd – Tony Garrett
Men’s Egg & Spoon: 1st – Colton Weldon; 2nd – Troy DeJong; 3rd – Rob Nelson Luray, MO
Women’s Egg & Spoon: 1st – Christy Zylstra Birmingham, IA’ 2nd – Ashlee Wilson Kirksville, MO
Pantyhose Race: 1st – Mike Wright Basco, IL and DeWayne Casen Drakesville, IA; 2nd – Zach Garrett Floris, IA and Troy DeJong; 3rd – Jacob & Joshua Vestal Livonia, MO
Wheel of Fortune: 1st – Whitney Thomson; 2nd – Michael Bothke; 3rd – Erika Torman Trivoli, IL
Adult Dotty Parton Race: 1st – Whitney Thomson; 2nd – Johnny Maher Mt. Vernon, IA; 3rd – Michael Bothke
Back to Back: 1st – Josh Vestal & Chase Stanbuck Kirksville, MO; 2nd – Glenna Schantz Luray, MO & Anna Hartzler Wayland, IA
Team Pull (big mules): 1st – Geoff Wilson
Team Pull: 1st – Bill Orton Memphis, MO; 2nd (tie) – Tod DeJong Unionville, IA and Jacob March Luray, MO
Mule Jump (55” & Under): 1st – Chris Coltrain Newtown, MO; 2nd – Richard Long Drakesville, IA
Mule Jump 56” & Over): 1st – Amy Waddle Kirksville, MO; 2nd – Kevin Coltrain; 3rd – Emma Nelson Luray, MO

Saturday night's rodeo brought in a very large crowd, as usual. The night began with the presentation of flags by Becki Krueger, Kahoka, MO, carrying the American flag; Bethany Wiemann, Kahoka, MO, the Missouri flag; Christy Hoksbergen, Bussey, IA, the Mule Festival flag; Janet Strader, Marietta, IL, the Illinois flag; and Pat Coulter, Donnellson, IA, the Iowa flag. Kari Fedderson, Wayland, IA, sang the National Anthem. The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary of Kahoka did a commemorative balloon release for the MIA's, POW's, and active persons serving our nation. Announcing the action this year was RW Smith from Adel, IA. The 2013 Clark County Mule Festival King, Colton Weldon, and Queen, Christy Zylstra, were crowned and presented during the rodeo, also.

Mule Festival Rodeo winners were:
Bulls: 1st – Kody McAfee Kahoka, MO
Steers: 1st – Micah Elam Douds, IA; 2nd – Kolby Cheney Huntsville, MO
Chute Doggin’: 1st – Ricky Riddle Montrose, IA; 2nd – Troy DeJong; 3rd – Patrick Davis Huntsville, MO
Saddle Bronc Mule: 1st – Ronnie Melton; 2nd – Johnny Maher; 3rd – Colton Weldon
Ladies Barrels: 1st – Chelsea Wright Basco, IL; 2nd – Tara Lipper Agency, IA; 3rd – Ashlee Wilson
Girls Barrels: 1st – Kalissa Watkins Industry, IL; 2nd – Anna Hartzler; 3rd – Nova Cline
Wild Cow Catch: Elizabeth McFarland New London, IA and Troy DeJong

Sunday morning, the trail ride headed out with about 20 riders at 6:45 am. Church services were held in the grandstands with Tom Rowland officiating. The Grand Entry began at 10:30 am with a presentation of the flags and the National Anthem.

Sunday winners were as follows:
Costume Contest: Torman Family, Church Family, Blind/Zylstra Family; Wintermeyer Family
Halter Class: 1st – Rusty Blind Birmingham, IA; 2nd – Nova Cline: 3rd – Michael Henderson West Point, IA
Youth Musical Carpet: 1st – Angela Riddle Hamilton, IL; 2nd – Erin Bash; 3rd – Abbie Morris Newtown, IA
Adult Musical Carpet: 1st – Colton Weldon; 2nd – Melissa Watkins Industry, IL; 3rd – Rob Nelson
Team Musical Carpet: 1st – Larry Orton; 2nd – Ed Wintermeyer: 3rd – Bill Orton
Youth Bat ‘N Barrel: 1st – Kendra Watkins; 2nd – Angela Riddle; 3rd – Cyrus Folker Farmington, IA
Adult Bat ‘N Barrel: 1st – Montana Strader Colchester, IL; 2nd – Melissa Watkins; 3rd – Tyler Torman Trivoli, IL
Monkey in the Tree: 1st – Jason Loeffler Brighton, IA & Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Ariel Rose Keokuk, IA & Angela Riddle; 3rd – Montana Strader & Tyler Torman
Youth Key Hole: 1st – Cheryl Borton Birmingham, IA; 2nd – Nova Cline; 3rd – Micah Elam
Adult Key Hole: 1st – Mike Wright; 2nd – Christy Zylstra; 3rd – Craig Church Revere, MO
Back to Back: 1st – Angela Riddle & Ariel Rose; 2nd – Montana Strader & Kalissa Watkins; 3rd – Melissa & Kendra Watkins
Mule Jump: 1st – Ryan Coltrain Newtown, MO; 2nd – Garrett Wintermeyer Ladora, IA

The winner of the picture raffle was Georgie Roberts of Wayland, MO. The quilt raffle was won by Rodney Rainbolt of Quincy, IL. The 2013 Clark County Mule Festival saddle was raffled off to Gary Riddle of Keokuk, IA. Congratulations to all of the event and raffle winners!

It takes many volunteers and the help of other organizations to help the Clark County Mule Festival run smoothly every year. The Clark County R-1 FFA helped with parking and shuttles, while buttons were sold by a Relay for Life group and the Clark County Middle School Boosters provided the trash pickup. A big thank you from the Clark County Mule Festival Committee goes out to all the volunteers and help who make this a great annual event, as well as the many contestants, spectators, and vendors who turn out to participate. We would also like to thank our community for supporting our endeavors through the years. We hope to see you next year at the 29th Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 19th-21st, 2014!

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2012 Mule Festival Results

10/10/2012

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27th Annual Clark County Mule Festival Draws Record Crowd

The 2012 Mule Polo Championship game fell to the “Straw Hats.”
Team members were: Dave Kaemmerer, Warden, IL; Kevin Coltrain, Newtown, MO; Johnny Maher, Mt. Vernon, IA; Cody Weaver, Birmingham, IA; and Tim Kraber, Ottumwa, IA.

In the Cattle Classes:
Team Sorting: 1st- Dewayne Cason, Drakesville, IA, Mike Wright, Basco, IL, and Joe Blepole; 2nd – Chelsea Wright, Basco, IL, Mike Wright, Dewayne Cason; 3rd – Rusty Blind, Christy Zylstra, Cody Weaver, all of Birmingham, IA
Steer Doctoring: 1st – Doug Hyle, Unionville, MO, Josh Vestal, Livonia, MO, Jacob Vestal, Livonia, MO; 2nd – Chris and Kevin Coltrain, Trevor Snyder, Newtown, MO; 3rd – Mike Wright, Chelsea Wright, KC Chockley
Adult Goat Tying: 1st – Chelsea Wright; 2nd - KC Chockley; 3rd - Christy Zylstra
Youth Goat Tying: 1st – Erika Torman
Goat Tail Ribbon Untying: 1st – Garrett Wintermeyer, Ladora, IA, 2nd – Brendon Conrett; 3rd – Wayne Carruthers, West Burlington, IA
Breakaway Roping: 1st – KC Chockley
Team Roping: 1st – KC Chockley and Mike Wright
Steer Daubing: 1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Chelsea Wright; 3rd – Rusty Blind

Saturday morning started with a trail ride leaving the grounds and heading south with approximately 52 riders. The mule show started at 10 am with the Clark County R-1 Marching Band performing one of their marching songs. The Grand Entry followed with many mules, several teams, a presentation of flags and the National Anthem performed by the band.

Saturday winners were as follows:
Teams (crowd favorite): Jeff Wilson and Family, Ottumwa, IA
Teams Musical Carpet: 1st-Pat Coulter, Donnellson, IA; 2nd – Larry Zylstra, Farmington, IA; 3rd – Jeff Wilson
Adult Musical Carpet: 1st – Christy Zylstra, Birmingham, IA; 2nd – Justin Mercer, Fairfield, IA; 3rd – Colton Weldon, Ottumwa, IA
60 & Over Musical Carpet: 1st – Jim Robertson, Wyaconda, MO; 2nd – Janet Strader, Marietta, IL
Youth Musical Carpet: 1st – Dillon Garrett, Floris, IA; 2nd – Aleaha Sytsma, Ottumwa, IA; 3rd – Justin Smith, Unionville, MO
Youth Bat in Barrel: 1st – Kendra Watkins, Industry, IL; 2nd – Wayne Carruthers, West Burlington, IA; 3rd – Ariel Rose, Keokuk, IA
Adult Bat in Barrel: 1st – Randy Salasberry, Newton, IA; 2nd – Cody Weaver; 3rd – Austin Vanhoutan, Unionville, MO
Celebrity Match-Up Bat in Barrel: 1st – Suzy Q from KOKX Radio; 2nd – Kathy Williams from Clark County Mule Festival Committee
Team Barrel Race: 1st – Richard Strader, Marietta, IL; 2nd – Dewayne Cason, Drakesville, IA; 3rd – Jeff Wilson
Youth Barrel Rave: 1st – Kendra Watkins; 2nd – Erika Torman, Trivoli, IL; 3rd – Tyler Torman, Trivoli, IL
Pantyhose Race: 1st – Christy Zylstra and Rusty Blind, Birmingham, IA; 2nd – Michelle Johnson and Tyler Torman, Trivoli, IL; 3rd – Cody Weaver and Dillon Garrett
Egg and Spoon: Ladies – Melissa Watkins, Industry, IL; Men – Jim Robertson; Youth – Erika Torman; Team – Chad Brotherton, Argyle, IA
Adult Dotty Parton Race: 1st – Christy Zylstra; 2nd – Whitney Thompson, Milan, MO; 3rd – Rob Nelson, Luray, MO
Youth Dotty Parton Race: 1st – Nova Cline, Memphis, MO; 2nd – Aleaha Sytsma; 3rd – Ethan Nelson, Luray, MO
Mule Jump 56” & Over: 1st – Mike Call, Henley, MO 66”; 2nd – Kevin Coltrain 62”; 3rd – Rob Nelson 56”
Mule Jump 55” & Under: 1st – Richard Long, Drakesville, IA; 2nd – Chris Coltrain, Newtown, MO; 3rd – Whitney Thompson

Saturday night's rodeo brought in a very large crowd, as usual. The night began with the presentation of flags by Becki Krueger, Kahoka, MO, carrying the American flag; Bethany Davis, Kahoka, MO, the Missouri flag; Christy Hoksbergen, Bussey, IA, the Mule Festival flag; Janet Strader, Marietta, IL, the Illinois flag; and Pat Coulter, Donnellson, IA, the Iowa flag. Kari Fedderson, Wayland, IA, sang the National Anthem. The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary of Kahoka did a commemorative balloon release for the MIA's, POW's, and active persons serving our nation. Announcing the action this year was RW Smith from Adel, IA, with clown Seth Rice from Fort Scott, KS keeping the crowd entertained, as well.

Mule Festival Rodeo winners were:
Bull Riding: 1st – Kasey Beals, Ottumwa, IA; 2nd – Cody Hartley; 3rd – Kody McAfee
Steers (15 & Under): 1st – Ethan Overhulser
Chute Dogging: 1st – Troy DeJong; 2nd – John Long; 3rd – Joshua Winkler
Saddle Bronc Mule: 1st – Nick McCuiston, Mobeetie, TX; 2nd – Colton Weldon, Ottumwa, IA
Ladies Barrels: 1st – Ashlee Wilson, Kirksville, MO; 2nd – Chelsea Wright, Basco, IL; 3rd – Christy Zylstra, Birmingham, IA
Girls Barrels: 1st – Anna Hartzler, Wayland, IA; 2nd – Kendra Watkins, Industry, IL; 3rd – Angela Riddle, Hamilton, IL
Wild Cow Catch: Jason Loeffler Brighton, IA and Rusty Blind Birmingham, IA

Sunday morning, the trail ride headed out with 26 riders at 6:45 am. Church services were held in the grandstands with Tom Rowland officiating. The Grand Entry began at 10:30 am with a presentation of the flags and the National Anthem.

Sunday winners were as follows:
Costume Contest: Ed Wintermeyer and grandkids dressed as an Indian Tribe
Confirmation Class (Yearlings): 1st – Loretta Johnson, Maywood, MO; 2nd – Katie Baughman, Arbela, MO
Confirmation Class (Aged Mules): 1st – Mike Wright; 2nd – Kalissa Watkins, Industry, IL; 3rd – Doug Hoksbergen, Bussey, IA
“Halter” Class: 1st – Kalissa Watkins; 2nd – Nova Cline, Memphis, MO; 3rd – Whitney Thompson
Teams (Crowd Favorite): Jeff Wilson Family
Team Barrel Race: 1st – Josh Gosnell, Montrose, IA; 2nd – Bill Weaver, Birmingham, IA; 3rd – Jeff Wilson
Team Musical Carpet: 1st – Jeff Wilson; 2nd – Ed Wintermeyer, Mt. Pleasant, IA; 3rd – Bill Weaver
Adult Musical Carpet: 1st – Jim Robertson; 2nd – Colton Weldon; 3rd – Rob Nelson
Youth Musical Carpet: 1st – Erika Torman; 2nd – Tyler Torman; 3rd – Anna Hartzler
Team Pulls: 1st – Jeff Wilson (full pull); 2nd – Tony Garrett (57”) 3rd – Tod DeJong (47.5”)
Team Monkey in the Wagon: 1st – Dewayne Cason; 2nd – Tony Garrett; 3rd – Tod DeJong
Monkey in the Tree: 1st – Christy Zylstra & Cody Weaver; 2nd – Colton Weldon and Tim Kraber; 3rd (tie) – Melissa & Kendra Watkins and Michelle & Greg Johnson
Back to Back: 1st – Angela Riddle & Skyler Johnson, Keokuk, IA; 2nd – Ethan & Rob Nelson; 3rd – Tyler & Erika Torman
Arena Race: 1st – Colton Weldon; 2nd (tie) KC Chockley & Michelle Johnson
2012 Clark County Mule Festival Royalty – King: Jim Robertson; Queen: Melissa Watkins; Princess: Erika Torman

The winner of the Silent Auction was Linda Chockley (also known as Myrtle Mae) from Plymouth, IL. Quilt raffle winner was Robbie Keeper of Elmwood, IL. Mary Alice Lee-Hudson from Centerville won the saddle raffle and Corey Link from Oquawka, IL won the raffle mule.

Congratulations to all the event and raffle winners!

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