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!
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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