Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:56:15 -0500WeeblyTue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2023-mule-festival-results​The 37th Annual Clark County Mule Festival was held September 14th - 16th in Kahoka, Mo.  This year's event featured crafts, flea markets, mule shows and a rodeo. Over the weekend, there were many 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.

This year the Clark County Fairgrounds were filled with 189 Campers. On Friday afternoon, a camper drawing was held and the winner was Brenda Steele of Wyaconda, Mo.  

The area elementary schools also participated in a mule coloring page contest again this year, which were put on display for the weekend.

On Wednesday six wagon teams traveled to the Clark County Nursing Home to parade by the residents for them to see. Wagon teams also visited students at the Indian Pride Learning Center.

New this year at the Mule Festival was an outdoor movie played in front of the grandstands. The special feature was “Two Mules for Sister Sara”. A big thank you to Adam Newell with Paul Insurance who set up the screen and equipment for the movie to be viewed.

On Thursday a Mule Show warmup started  at 4 pm in front of the grandstand for everyone to enjoy playing and watching a variety of games.

The annual camper cookoff was held at 6 pm on Thursday evening. The winner of the chili  was Steve Howell of Wayland, Ia; and the winner of the stew category was Rob Hopp of Kahoka, Mo. Both winners won a free camping pass to next year's Mule Festival.

On Friday, mule games started in front of the grandstand at 11 am and everyone had a great time watching and playing the games. The St. Francisville Masonic Lodge hosted a fish fry on Friday and Saturday night for everyone to enjoy.

Before the start of the cattle classes members of the local Boy Scout Troops were on hand to present the flags while the National Anthem was played.

Everyone in attendance was then able to enjoy watching mule and cattle classes such as break away roping, steer daubing, steer doctoring, goat tying, team sorting, and roping.

Saturday morning the mule show started at 10:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing, as well as playing the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, mules, and wagons.

On Saturday night, the VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, held a commemorative balloon release for the MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed services, right before the rodeo began.

The grandstands and bleachers were standing room only for the rodeo and following the rodeo everyone enjoyed live entertainment to close out the evening.

On Sunday morning church services were held in the grandstands provided by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.
The big winners of the weekend were Vicki Shaffer who won the queen size quilt and the winner of the $500.00 drawing was Jed Soper of Alexandria, MO.

This year's Mule Festival Royalty included Queen- Angela Riddle and King- Phineas Eicher.

Throughout the week festival goers also enjoyed trying to find the golden horseshoe, winners received a variety of prizes. This year’s winners were Kymirah Mann, Sherri Metlzer, Candis Howell, Tasha Johnson and Dan Edmonston.

2023 Clark County Mule Festival Event Results
Thursday, September 14, 2023 Mule Show Warm Up results:
Pole Bending:  1st Place Bella Wright 31.38, 2nd Place Chelsea Stice 33.13, Christy Blind 33.16
Teams Pole Bending:  1st Place Mike Wright 13.43, 2nd Place Jim Bash 14.72, 3rd Place Nick Wierather 16.91
Coon Hunter’s Race:  1st Place Christy Blind 39.37, 2nd Place Chelsea Stice 39.44, 3rd Place Chelsea Stice.
Keyhole Race:  1st Place Christy Blind 12.84, 2nd Place Dewayne Cason 13.16, 3rd Place Bella Wright 13.50.
Wagon Team Pylon Alley:  1st Place Jim Bash 15.90, 2nd Place Mike Wright 16.04, 3rd Place Chad Brotherton, 18.15.
Flag Race:  1st Place Chelsea Stice 14.38, Christy Blind 15.50, Rusty Blind 20.10
Wagon Team Flag Race:  1st Place Josh Gosnell 18.29, 2nd Place Nick Wierather 22.45, 3rd Place Craig Church 23.06
Wagon Team Pantyhose Race:  1st Jim Bash and Christy Blind 13.97, 2nd Josh Gosnell and Phineas Eicher 15.54, 3rd Place Chad Brotherton and Jana Kirchner.
Barrel Race: 1st Chelsea Stice 18.00, 2nd Bella Wright 20.78, 3rd Christy Blind 20.84
Wagon Team Barrel Race: 1st Jim Bash 32.22, 2nd Josh Gosnell 39.66, 3rd Carley Church 47.38.
3-Man Barrel Race:  1st Bella Wright, Chelsea Stice, Christy Blind 21.22, 2nd Cody Blind, Rusty Blind, Christy Blind 23.75, 3rd Chelsea Stice, Christy Blind, Rusty Blind 24.87
Hurdles:  1st Chelsea Stice 14.63, 2nd Christy Blind 15.93, 3rd Cody Blind 21.75

Friday, September 15, 2023 Mule Show Class results:
Musical Carpet 15 & Under:  1st Mabel Ward (age 3), 2nd Caleb Blattler, 3rd Cody Blind.
Musical Carpet 16 7 Over:  1st Christy Blind, 2nd Candace Yoder, 3rd Mindy Ward
Musical Carpet Wagons:  1st Lonnie Schoeneman, 2nd Jim Bash, 3rd Rusty Blind
Pantyhose Open Race:  1st Bella Wright & Cody Blind 12.11, 2nd Mike Wright & Chelsea Stice 13.03, 3rd Mick Lunt & Dewayne Cason 13.75.
Monkey In A Tree:  1st Phineas Eicher & Jonny Petershein 38.71, 2nd Nick, Carmen, & Macie Wierather 41.62, 3rd Rudy Eicher & Phineas Eicher 48.03.
Team Pantyhose:  1st Mike Wright & Chelsea Stice 15.00, 2nd Jim Bash & Bella Wright 15.65, 3rd Larissa Schoeneman & Caleb Blattler 19.22.
Pick-up Race:  1st Phineas Eicher & Johnny Petershein 21.53. 2nd Larissa Schoeneman & Caleb Blattler 21.83.  3rd Ronnie Melton & Kinsley Melton 22.50.
Team Pick-up:  1st Mike Wright & Chelsea Stice 16.92, 2nd Jim Bash & Bella Wright 17.49, 3rd Rusty Blind & Cody Blind 21.91.
Obstacle Race:  1st Levi Rockhold 26.53, 2nd Larissa Schoeneman 34.51, 3rd Ronnie Melton 36.00.
Team Obstacle Race: 1st Jim Bash 22.13, 2nd Rusty Blind 41.66, 3rd Carley Church 52.38
Bat ‘n’ Barrel:  1st Katie Kruse 1.06.59, 2nd Lydia Eicher 1.11.37, 3rd Carmyn Blattler 1.17.01
Sack Race:  1st Justin Hull & Levi Rockhold 43.28, 2nd Lydia Eicher & Kelsey Miller, 3rd Rudy Eicher and Acacia Nelson.
Friday Jump:  1st Lydia Eicher, 2nd Rusty Blind, 3rd Carmen Wierather

FRIDAY Night Cattle Class RESULTS
Steer Daubing: 1st place - Rusty Blind - .82; 2nd place - Johnny Petersheim - 1.88; 3rd place Cody Blind - 3.69
Break Away Roping: 1st place - Rusty Blind - 51.78;
Goat Sticker Dash: 1st place - Bentlee Bohnenkamp - 6.17; 2nd place Pyper McGee - 6.63; 3rd Vivian Mann - 7.75
Womens Goat Tying 16 & Under - None
Womens Goat Tying 16 & Over - 1st place - Chelsea Stice, 18.59; 2nd place Christy Blind - 20.31
Steer Doctoring - 1st place - David Wenke, Josh Wenke, Bubba Mathes - 16.59; 2nd place - Jennifer Weiss, Kelsey Miller, Carmen Wrirather - 30.72
Team Sorting - 1st place Ray Orwig, Chelsea Stice, Mike Wright - 21.72; 2nd place Justin Mercer, Rusty Blind, Dewayne Cason - 22.12; 3rd  place Mike wright, Bella Wright, Chelsea Stice - 22.60
3 Head Donkey Sort n Pen - 1st place Jim Bash, Jamie Yates, Candace Yoder - 30.56; 2nd place Rusty Blind, Cody Blind, Christy Blind - 30.81; 3rd place Jim Bash, Christy Blind, Rusty Blind - 30.84

Saturday, September 16, 2023 Mule Show Class results:
Costume Class-Tie: Mackenzie Yoder (Bride & Groom), Lyla, Lena, & Lyzac Teeter (Ballerinas/Dancers), Pyper Megee (Mermaid).
Team Barrels:  1st Jim Bash 30.25, 2nd Josh Gosnell 34.62, 3rd Nick Wierather 35.00
Youth Barrels (15 & under):  1st Bella Wright 21.53, 2nd Cody Blind 22.69, 3rd Carmyn Blattler 22.72
16 & Over Barrels:  1st Chelsea Stice 19.88, 2nd Christy Blind 20.22, 3rd Anna Hartsler 22.87
Team Pole Bending:  1st Nick Wierather 15.53, 2nd Mike Wright 15.91, 3rd Jim Bash 16.00
Youth Pole Bending (15 & under):  1st Cody Blind 25.10, 2nd Bella Wright 25.56, 3rd Carmyn Blattler 26.22
Precision Pull Results:  1st Josh Gosnell with 365 points, 2nd Nick Wierather 300 points, 3rd Tie Between Justin Mercer & Rusty Blind with 300 points each.
Dottie Parton 16 & Over:  1st Christy Blind 46.12, 2nd Katie Kruse 47.85, 3rd Dana Schoeneman 1.20.36
Youth Dottie Parton 15 & Under:  1st Pyper Megee 1.31.47, 2nd Lyzac Teeter 1.33.63, 3rd Arorah Bazine 1.36.47.
Tag to Determine King and Queen-
    King placings: 1st Phineas Eicher, 2nd Levi Rockhold, 3rd Ronnie Melton.—KING Phineas Eicher
   Queen placings: 1st Angela Riddle, 2nd Katie Kruse, 3rd Dana Schoeneman—QUEEN Angela Riddle
Pantyhose Race:  1st Mick Lunt & Dewayne Cason 12.01, 2nd Larissa Schoeneman & Levi Rockhold 12.44, 3rd Christy Blind & Candace Yoder 13.11.
Jump- Won by Lydia Eicher and her Mule Spirit with a 40 inch jump.  Mule went on to jump 50 inches for the finale.  2nd and 3rd Place went to Rusty Blind.  

 Saturday Night Rodeo Results
 Bulls - No winner
Team Barrels: 1st place - Jim Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 31.75; 2nd Place - Mike Wright - Bosco, IL - 39.94; 3rd place - Justin Mercer- Birmingham, IA  - 40.75
Team Poles: 1st place - Jim Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 19.29; 2nd place - Josh Gosnell - Montrose, IA - 19.35; 3rd place - Mike Wright- Bosco, IL - 20.45
Steers - No winners
PeeWee Barrels - 1st place - Makenzee Yoder-Brookfield,Mo - 27.32; 2nd place - Lydia Eicher-Montrose, IA - 32.12; 3rd place - Mabel Ward-Maqvon, IL - 38.6
Girls -15 & Under  - 1st place -  Larissa Schoenmann-Dysart,IA - 21.25; 2nd place - Carmyn Battler-Shellsburg, IA - 21.47; 3rd place - Bella Wright-Carthage, IL - 22.38
Womens Barrels -  1st place - Chelsea Stice-Bosco, IL - 18.91; 2nd place - Erin Bash-Kahoka, Mo - 20; 3rd place - Chrisy Blind-Birmingham, IA - 20.38
Chute Doggin:  1st place - Joe Kruse-Parnell, IA -3.88; 2nd place -  Cole Birky-Wyaconda, Mo - 4.88; 3rd place - Dylan Schantz-Kahoka, Mo - 1.02.50
Wild Cow Catch - Cody Wenke & Rudy Eicher


It takes many volunteers and the help of other organizations to keep the Clark County Mule Festival running smoothly every year. The local Boy Scouts helped sell buttons & armbands at the front gate this year; Clark County FFA helped park cars, drive courtesy carts and pick up trash; Clark County Football players helped pick up trash.  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).   We hope to see you next year at the 38th Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 19, 20 & 21, 2024!]]>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2019-mule-festival-resultsThe 34th Annual Clark County Mule Festival was held September 19th - 21st in Kahoka, Mo. This years event featured crafts, flea markets, mule shows, a trail ride, and rodeo. Over the weekend, there were many 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.

This year the Clark County Fairgrounds were filled with 276 Campers. On Friday afternoon, a camper drawing was held and the winner was Wayne and Heather Coffman of Douglas, Mo. Festival goers traveling the furthest distance this year where Mr. and Mrs. George Chackel of California and Judy Hayes from Lazy Mountain, Alaska.

On Wednesday Pre-K students and teachers came out to the fairgrounds to visit. They all got to go for a wagon ride, received a snack, a coloring book provided by the Clark Co. Mule Festival and crayons provided by Tim Bertram, Shelter Insurance Agent. In the afternoon five wagon teams and 2 mules went to the Pre-K building to visit with the students. Then the wagons traveled to the Clark County Nursing Home where the residents and staff enjoyed getting to see the mules and going for a ride in the wagon.

The area elementary schools also participated in a mule coloring page contest again this year, which were put on display for the weekend; Elizabeth Ervin won from Black Hawk Elementary School and Olivia Williams was the winner from Running Fox Elementary School.

Then on Thursday, students and teachers from the Wayland Headstart came to the fairgrounds and were given wagon rides, played mule games and then had a sack lunch.

New this year on Thursday a Mule Show warmup started at 1 pm in front of the grandstand for everyone to enjoy playing and watching a variety of games.

The annual camper cookoff was held at 6 pm on Thursday evening. This year there were 4 judges to test 4 chili entries and 6 stew entries. The winner of the chili for the second year in a row was Jeff Trindle of Liberty, Mo and the winner of the stew category was Michelle Tucker of Wyaconda, Mo.

On Friday, mule games started in front of the grandstand at 11 am and everyone had a great time watching and playing the games. The annual fish fry was held Friday evening in the 4-H pavilion, as well.

Before the start of the cattle classes members of the local Boy Scout Troops were on hand to present the flags while the National Anthem was played.

Everyone in attendance was then able to enjoy watching mule and cattle classes such as break away roping, steer daubing, steer doctoring, goat tying, team sorting, and roping.

Saturday morning started with 18 riders participating in the trail ride with Ralph & Mary Ann Plenge who were the leaders. The mule show started at 9:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing, as well as playing the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, mules, and wagons.

For the second year in a row before the rodeo, on Saturday night, staff from Industrial Opportunities
in Kahoka were on hand to give away almost 300 “Noodle Mules” for the kids to enjoy. The “Noodle
Mules” were made by the employees at Industrial Opportunities. This was made possible by funding
from the Clark County Mule Festival, Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri and Peoples Bank of Kahoka,
Wyaconda & Canton.

The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, held a commemorative balloon release for the
MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed services, right before the rodeo began.

The grandstands and bleachers were standing room only for the rodeo and following the rodeo The
Riverside Band performed for those in attendance.

On Sunday morning church services were held in the grandstands provided by the Fellowship of
Christian Cowboys.

The big winners of the weekend was Deb Bower of Ely, Iowa who won the queen size quilt. The
winner of the $1,000.00 drawing was Shaun Markell of Keokuk, Iowa.

This years Mule Festival Royalty included Queen- Anna Hartzler; King- KC Chockley; Princess- Erin Bash;
Prince – Cody Blind.

Golden Horse Shoe winners for the week were: Sunday - Mathew Woods; Monday - MaKenzee Yoder;
Tuesday - Candace Armagost; Wednesday - Liam Yoder; Thursday - Suzie Whitaker; Friday - Luke Brown;
Saturday - Peter Burkholder.

Maci Winters, 2018 Old Settler’s Queen and Evan Jones, 2018 Old Settler’s Princess were on hand to
present trophies, ribbons & prizes during the mule show on Saturday.

This year Brent Baader from “Old Strand Video” was also in attendance working on a documentary on
mules across the country. The documentary will later be aired on PBS when finished.

2019 Clark County Mule Festival Event Results
Friday Event Results
Adult Musical Carpets - 1st- Kevin Kahler- Ottumwa, IA; 2nd- Anna Hartzler – Washington, IA; 3rd-
Elizabeth Van Dewen- Mt. Pleasant, IA;

Hitch & Unhitch - 1st- Chad Brotherton – Argyle, IA; 2nd- Jim Bash – Kahoka, Mo

PeeWee Musical Carpets (10 & under) -1st- Cody Blind – Birmingham, IA; 2nd- Berkley Melton- Bucklin,
Mo; 3rd- Cheyenne Lipper – Ottumwa, IA

Youth Musical Carpets (11-16 yrs old) - 1st- Erin Bash – Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Lydia Eicher- Montrose, IA;
3rd- Larissa Schoemann – Keystone, IA

Queen Contest – 1st- Anna Hartzler – Washington, IA; 2nd- Christy Blind – Birmingham, IA; 3rd-
Elizbabeth Van Dewen- Mt.Pleasant, IA

King Contest - 1st- KC Chockley – West Point, IA; 2nd- John Klinert – Revere, MO

Princess Contest- 1st – Erin Bash – Kahoka, Mo; 2nd- Parker Melton- Bucklin, Mo; 3rd- Bella Wright –
Basco, IL

Prince Contest- 1st- Cody Blind – Birmingham, IA; 2nd- Hudson Melton- Bucklin, MO; 3rd- Liam Yoder-
Brookfield, Mo

Monkey- n- Tree -1st- Mike Wright & Chelsea Stice - 32.34; 2nd – Jay Robinson & Crystal McGee -
49.81; 3rd- Bill & Cheyenee Lipper - 49.91

Tennis Ball on a Tee (Teams) - 1st- Chad Brotherton-Argyle, IA - 26.25; 2nd- Jim Bash – Kahoka, MO -
27.06; 3rd- Duane Stewart- 28.29

Panty Hose Race – 1st- Rusty & Christy Blind - 13.25; 2nd- Mike Wright & Chelsea Stice -13.54; 3rd-
John Kleinert & Lydia Eicher - 15.97

Bat- N- Barrel (Youth) – 1st- Makenzee Yoder-Brookfield, Mo - 51.38; 2nd- Erin Bash- Kahoka, Mo -
56.28; 3rd- Hutson Melton-Bucklin, Mo - 57.88

Bat- N- Barrel (Adult) – 1st- Cody Weaver-Birmingham, IA - 59.59; 2nd- Brandi Simmons-Richland, IA -
1.04.28; 3rd- Bill Lipper- Ottumwa, IA - 1.19.22

Through the Barrel- 1st- Erin Bash-Kahoka, Mo- 21.69; 2nd- Cody Weaver-Birmingham, IA - 33.71; 3rd-
Larissa Schoemann-Keystone, IA - 34.01

Mule Jumps - 1st- Elizabeth Van Dewen @ 55 inches; 2nd – KC Chockley; 3rd- Craig Church @ 48 inches

Team Barrels- 1st- Craig Church- Revere, Mo - 35.59; 2nd- Todd Dejong- Unionville, IA - 35.75; 3rd-
Duane Stewart - 35.87

Team Poles- 1st- Duane Stewart - 38.63; 2nd- Jonathan Vice-Eldon, IA - 39.78; 3rd- Phineas Eicher-
Montrose, IA - 40.73

Open Barrels – 1st- Jim Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 31.00; 2nd- Todd Dejong- Unionville, Mo - 45.38
Open Poles- 1st- Jim Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 33.97; 2nd- Todd Dejong-Unionville, Ia - 35.37

FRIDAY Night Cattle Class RESULTS
Steer Daubing - 1st place Christy Blind, 2nd place Rusty Blind, 3rd place Tod Dejong

Breakaway Roping - 1st place Chelsea Stice, 2nd place Tod Dejong

Goat Sticker Dash - 1st place Tyson Worrell, 2nd place Kalee Summers, 3rd place Blake Padgett

Women’s Goat Tying 16 & Under - 1st place Erin Bash

Women’s Goat Tying 17 & over - 1st place Chelsea Stice, 2nd place Christy Blind, 3rd place Erica
Torman

Steer Doctoring - 1st place Eddie Van Duerzen, Elizabeth Van Duerzen, KC Chockley; 2nd place

Dewayne Cason, Warren Campbell, Elvis Middleton; 3rd place KC Chockley, Liberty Henderson, Casey
Henderson

Team Sorting - 1st place Mike Wright, Chelsea Stice, Jim Bash; 2nd place Mike Wright, Chelsea Stice, KC
Chockley; 3rd place Mike Wright, Chelsea Stice, Bella Wright

Sort and Pen - 1st place Chelsea Stice, Mike Wright, Jim Bash; 2nd place Chelsea Stice, Christy Blind,
Rusty Blind; 3rd place Rusty Blind, Bill Lipper, Christy Blind

Team Roping - 1st place Mike Wright, KC Chockley

SATURDAY EVENT RESULTS
Costume Contest (Everyone received a trophy) - 1st- Bailey Logan( Unicorns); 2nd- Piper McGee (Fairy
Princess)

Halter Class- 1st- Cody Blind- Birmingham, IA; 2nd- Katie Kruse- Parnell, IA; 3rd- Christy Blind-
Birmingham, IA

Team Hitch & Unhitch- 1st- Jim Bash, Kahoka, Mo

Golf Ball on a tee (youth) – 1st- Erin Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 17.000; 2nd- Camryn Blatter- Shellsburg, IA -
41.10; 3rd- Bella Wright- Basco, IL - 52.44

Golf Ball on a tee (teams)- 1st- Christy Blind- Birmingham, IA - 17.06; 2nd- Richard Strader- Marietta, IL
- 21.53; 3rd- Jim Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 23.00

Pole Bending (youth) – 1st- Erin Bash- Kahoka, Mo - 28.56; 2nd- Larissa Schoemnann- Keystone, IA -
39.15; 3rd- Katie Kruse- Parnell, IA - 43.99

Team Pole Bending- 1st- Jim Bash- Kahoka,Mo - 39.90; 2nd- Larry Zylstra- Pulaski, IA - 42.31; 3rd- Craig
Church- Revere, Mo - 49.25

Adult Pole Bending - 1st- Mike Wright- Basco, IL - 28.25; 2nd- Rusty Blind- Birmingham, IA - 30.50; 3rd-
Justin Klyn- Unionville, IA - 31.90

Precision Pull - 1st- Craig Church & Chad Brotherton; 2nd- Richard Strader; 3rd- Jim Bash, Adam Ball, &
Tim Nelson

Monkey-n-Tree - 1st- Christy Blind & Cody Weaver, (Birmingham, IA) – 14.91; 2nd- Derek Stender &
Anna Hartzler, (Washington, IA) – 17.16; 3rd- Edward Van Dewen & KC Chockley, (Mt. Pleasant & West
Point, IA) – 18.65

Water Race - 1st- Erica Tormin & Stephen Bitner, (Trivoli, IL & Enid, OK) - 33.50; 2nd- Carley Church &
Erin Bash, (Revere & Kahoka, MO) - 43.03; 3rd- Christy Blind & Cody Weaver, (Birmingham, IA) - 45.75

Dotty Parton Race - 1st- Brandi Simons- Richland, IA, 50.65; 2nd- Parker Melton- Bucklin, Mo, 1.01.62;
3rd- Kalissa Watkins- Good Hope, IL, 1.06.00

Team Egg & Spoon - 1st- Todd Dejong- Unionville, IA; 2nd- Richard Strader- Marietta, IL

Back to Back - 1st- Arabella Strader & Kalissa Watkins; 2nd- Erica & Tyler Tormin; 3rd- Steve Bitner &
Jeff Waters

Mule Jumps-1st- Richard Long @ 52 inches; 2nd- Owen Burr & Bailey Long

Saturday Night Rodeo Results
National Anthem- Anna Hartzler
Bullfighters- Tyler Simpson & Tyler Rodgers
Pick-up men- Bill White, Doug Schreiber, KC Chockley

Bulls – No winner

Team Barrels – 1st- Duane Stewart – New Virginia, IA; 2nd- Craig Church – Revere, Mo; 3rd- Melissa
Strader – Good Hope, IL

Open Barrels – 1st- Todd DeJong – Unionville, IA; 2nd – Jim Bash – Kahoka, Mo

Team Poles –1st- Larry Zylstra – Pulaski, IA; 2nd – Jonathan Vice – Eldon, IA

Chute Doggin- 1st- Stephen Bitner – Enid, OK; 2nd- Troy DeJong- Bussey, IA; 3rd- Brandon Preston –
Rutledge, MO

Steers – 1st- Brett Hopp – Toulon, IL; 2nd- Zak Payton – Kirksville, Mo

PeeWee Barrels – 1st- Larissa Schoemann – Keystone, IA; 2nd- Bella Wright – Basco, IL; 3rd- Cody Blind
– Birmingham, IA

Ladies Barrels (11-16 yrs old) – 1st- Erin Bash – Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Kalissa Watkins – Industry, IL; 3rd-
Liberty Henderson – West Point, IA

Women’s Barrels – 1st- Christy Blind – Birmingham, IA; 2nd Chelsea Stice – Basco, IL; 3rd- Anna Hartzler
– Washington , IA

Money the Hard Way – 1st – Ethan Overhulser – Kahoka, MO

Wild Cow Catch – 1st – Todd & Troy DeJong

Special thanks to all the helpers this year! If you would like to volunteer next year please reach out to
Mike Schantz.

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 the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce and Clark County Scholarship Fund with
help from employees at Kahoka State Bank, Bank of Monticello & Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri.
The Clark County Middle School Boosters provided the trash pickup again this year. 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).

We hope to see you next year at the 35th Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 17, 18 & 19,
2020!
]]>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2018-mule-festival-resultsThe 33rd Annual Clark County Mule Festival was held September 14th, 15th, & 16th in Kahoka, Mo.  This years event featured crafts, flea markets, mule shows, trail rides, and a rodeo. Over the weekend, there were many 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.

This year the Clark County Fairgrounds were filled with 274 Campers. On Friday afternoon, a camper drawing was held and the winner was Cheryl Borton of Burlington, Ia.

On Wednesday, over 50 students from the Pre-K came out to the fairgrounds to visit. There were three wagons and teams of mules to help give the kids a ride around the grounds. Jim Bash went to the school with his team of mulesto give rides to 3 & 4 year olds.   The area elementary schools also participated in a mule coloring page contest again this year, which were put on display for the weekend; Landon Roberts won from Black Hawk Elementary School and Weston Davis was the winner from Running Fox Elementary School. 

Then on Thursday, several 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. 
 
On Thursday evening was the judging for the annual chili and stew camper cook-off. Judging started at 6:30 for the seven participants with chili entries and three participants with stew entries. This year the chili winner was Jeff Trindle and stew winner was Deanna Millard.
  
On Friday, kids games were held in front of the grandstand.  The kids enjoyed playing a variety of games. The annual fish fry was held Friday evening in the 4-H pavilion, as well. During the evening everyone in attendance was able to enjoy watching mule polo followed  by mule and cattle classes such as break away roping, steer daubing, steer doctoring, goat tying, team sorting, and roping. 

Saturday morning started with 25 riders participating in the trail ride with Ralph Plenge who was the leader. The mule shows started at 10:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing, as well as playing the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, many mules, and wagons.
 
Long time Mule Festival goer, Eleanor Denning age 108, from Iowa, was the oldest person in attendance this year at the festival. 

New this year before the rodeo, on Saturday night, staff from Industrial Opportunities in Kahoka were on hand to give away over 100 “Noodle Mules” for the kids to enjoy. The “Noodle Mules” were made by the employees at  Industrial Opportunities. This was made possible by funding from the Clark County Mule Festival,  Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, Peoples Bank and Connection Bank.

The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, held a commemorative balloon release for the MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed services, right before the rodeo began. 
  
The grandstands and bleachers were standing room only on a beautiful September evening for the rodeo.  Following the rodeo again this year the band “Dark Horse” performed for those in attendance. 
    
Sunday morning began with a trail ride, and church services were held in the grandstand provided by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.
 
Blair Webster, 2017 Old Settler’s Princess, was on hand to present trophies, ribbons & prizes during the mule show.
 
The big winners of the weekend was Judy Jones of Rushville, IL who won the queen size quilt.  The winner of the $1,000.00 drawing was Debbie Logdson of Kahoka. 

Golden Horse Shoe winners for the week were: Monday - Liam and Mackenzie Yoder of Brookfield, Mo; Tuesday - Mackenzie Yoder; Wednesday - Jesse Ohnemum; Thursday - Wendy Boggs; Janet Simpson. 


2018 Clark County Mule Festival Events Results

FRIDAY EVENT RESULTS

Steer Daubing -
1st - Rusty Blind; 2nd Christy Blind; 3rd Eddie Van-Deuren

Girls Goat tying 16 and under -
1st - Erin Bash; 2nd - Liberty Henderson, 3rd Delaney Denham

Girls Goat tying 17 and over -
1st - Chelsea Stice; 2nd - Christy Blind; 

Steer Doctoring -
1st - Thomas Van-Deuren, KC Chockley, Eddie Van-Deuren; 2nd - Liberty Henderson, Casey Henderson, KC Chockley; 3rd - Mike Wright, Dewayne Cason, Chelsea Stice

Donkey Sort -
1st - Jim Bash, Erin Bash, Delaney Denham; 2nd place - Mike Wright, Jim Bash, Chelsea Stice; 3rd  - Christy Blind, DeWayne Cason, Amanda Alexandin

Donkey Sort & Pen -
1st - Christy Blind, DeWayne Cason, Amanda Alexandin; 2nd - Mike Wright, Mick Lunt; Chelsea Stice; 3rd - Mike Wright, Jim Bash, Chelsea Stice


SATURDAY EVENT RESULTS

2018 Queen - Erika Tormin;

2018 Princess - Kalissa Watkins;

2018 King - Troy DeJong;

2018 Princes - Ezra Graber

Adult Musical Carpets - Age: 16 & over:
1st- Christy Blind, Birmingham, IA; 2nd- Wes Rowland,    Unionville, Mo; 3rd- John Kleinert, Revere, MO; 4th- Rusty Blind, Birmingham, IA

Youth Musical Carpet - Age: 16-9 years old:
1st- Erin Bash, Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Emma Smith, Donnellson, IA; 3rd- Logan Rowland, Unionville, MO; 4th- Kalissa Watkins, Industry, IL

Peewee Musical Carpets - Age: 8 & under:
1st- Cody Blind, Birmingham, IA; 2nd- Carley Church, Revere, Mo; 3rd- Hutson Melton,    Bucklin, MO

Team Hitch Judged by Audience:
1st-  Richard Strader & Kendra Watkins, Industry, IL; 2nd- Marvin Baker, Corning, IA; 3rd- Craig Church, Revere, MO

Team Hitch & Unhitch:
1st- Jim Bash, Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Dennis Watson, Chillicothe, MO; 3rd- Duane Stewart, New Virgina, IA 

Women’s Egg & Spoon - Queen Contest 16 & over:
1st- Erika Tormin, Trivoli, IL; 2nd- Nova Cline, Memphis, MO; 3rd- Anna Hartzler, Wayland, IA 

Ladies Egg & Spoon - Princess Contest 15 & under:
1st- Kalissa Watkins, Industry, IL; 2nd- Erin Bash, Kahoka, MO; 3rd- Emma Smith, Donnellson, IA

Men Egg & Spoon - King Contest:
1st- Troy DeJong, Bussey, IA; 2nd- Rusty Blind, Birmingham, IA; 3rd- Cameron Ward, Maquon, IA 

Boy Youth Egg & Spoon - Princes Contest:
1st- Ezra  Graber, Norwalk, IA ; 2nd- Hudson Melton, Bucklin, Mo; 3rd- Tristan DeJong, Knoxville, IA 

Precision Pull - Noon:
1st-  Craig Church, Revere, MO - 135 points; 2nd-  Chad Brotherton, Donnellson, IA - 120 points; 3rd-  Jim Bash, Kahoka, Mo- 95 points

Team Barrels:
1st- Jim Bash, Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Craig Church, Revere, Mo; 3rd- Duane Stewart, New Virgina, IA; 4th- Chad Brotherton, Donnellson, IA 

Team Poles:
1st- Jim Bash, Kahoka, Mo; 2nd- Craig Church, Revere, MO; 3rd-  Larry Zylstra, Pulaski, IA

Monkey In the Tree:
1st- Melissa & Kendra Watkins, Industry, IL - 30.75; 2nd- Mike & Bella Wright, Basco, IL - 33.68; 3rd- Erika Tormin & Anna Coulter - 41.25

Panty Hose Race (Youth):
1st- Erin Bash & Delani Denham     Kahoka, MO -15.43; 2nd- Halie Coulter & Olivia Hatchcock - 34.56; 3rd- Ethan Loeffler & Ezra Graber - 39.03

Panty Hose Race (Adult):
1st- Rusty & Christy Blind - 13.09; 2nd- Chelsea Stice & Mike Wright    - 13.56; 3rd- Justin Klyn & Carson Smith - 14.56

Granny Races (Youth):
1st-  Erin Bash, Kahoka, Mo - 22.81; 2nd- Larissa Schoenmann, Keepstone, IA - 32.06; 3rd- Olivia Day, Keokuk, IA - 34.03

Granny Race (Adult):
1st- John Kleinert, Revere, Mo - 23.19; 2nd- Travis Bell, West Point, IA - 30.88; 3rd- Nova Cline, Memphis, Mo - 32.31

Back to Back:
1st- Erika & Tyler Tormin, Trivoli, IL  & Dunlap, IL; 2nd- Mindy Strader & Camryn Ward, Maquon, IL; 3rd- Brittany Flockhart & Sam Todd, Keokuk, IA 

Jumps- 56 inches & Under:
1st- Richard Long; 2nd- Craig Church; 3rd- Liberty Henderson
 
Jumps- 57 inches & Over:
1st- Bailey; 2nd- Brock; 3rd- KC Chockley    

2018 Mule Festival Rodeo Results 

Bulls -
No one rode  

Team Barrels -
1st- Duane Stewart from New Virgina, IA - 35.56; 2nd- Craig Church from Revere, MO - 36.97; 3rd- Kendra Watkins from Industry, IL  - 41.47

Team Poles -
1st- Jim Bash from Kahoka, MO - 32.60; 2nd- Larry Zylstra from Pulaski, IA - 44.00; 3rd- Geoff Wilson from Ottumwa, IA  - 43.91

Bronc’s-
1st- Patrick Burton from Orleans, NE; 2nd- Don Musser from Mullen, NE; 3rd- Chad Connelly from Sutherland, NE  

PeeWee Barrels -
1st-Larissa Schoenmann from Keystone, IA - 27.84; 2nd- Lily Teeter from Alexandria, MO - 36.35; 3rd- Cody Blind from Birmingham, IA  - 36.62

Steers-
1st- Conner Golston from Morvaia, IA  - 83 points; 2nd- Austin Peterson from New Boston, MO - 78 points

Ladies Barrels -
1st- Erin Bash from Kahoka, Mo - 21.44; 2nd- Kalissa Watkins from Industry, IL - 22.78; 3rd- Emma Smith from Donnellson, IA - 25.28

Women’s Barrels -
1st- Christy Blind from Birmingham, IA- 18.37; 2nd- Chelsea Stice from Basco, IL -18.50; 3rd- Mindy Strader from Maquon, IL - 20.37

Chute Dogging -
1st- Camryn Ward from Maquon,IL; 2nd- Justin Klyn from Unionville, IA; 3rd- Montana Strader from Maquon, IL

Wild Cow Catch -
1st- Cody Weaver & Eric Harold from Birmingham, IA 


SUNDAY EVENT RESULTS

Costume Contest (everyone received 1st place) -
1st- Tyler Tormin, Mackenzie Yoder, & Church Family 

Halter Class:
1st- Katelyn Cruze; 2nd- Carley Church; 3rd- Larissa Schoenmann

Team Egg & Spoon:
1st-  Kendra Watkins, Industry, IL; 2nd- Jim Bash, Kahoka, Mo; 3rd- Rusty Blind, Birmingham, IA 

Dolly Pardon (Youth):
1st- Liam Yoder, Brookfield, Mo - 50.81; 2nd- Hannah Baker, Corning, Ia - 54.85; 3rd- Makenzie Yoder, Brookfield, Mo - 55.78

Dolly Pardon (Adult):
1st- Christy Blind, Birmingham, IA - 33.47; 2nd- Anna Hartzler, Wayland, IA - 37.91; 3rd- Chelsea Stice, Basco, IL - 49.31

Bat N’ Barrel- Youth:
1st- Boo Baker, Corning, IA  - 33.47; 2nd- Erin Bash, Kahoka, MO - 46.22; 3rd- Larissa Schoenmann, Keeptone, IA  - 49.34

Bat N’ Barrel- Adult:
1st Anna Hartzler, Wayland, IA  - 44.96; 2nd- Kendra Watkins, Industry, IL  - 51.85; 3rd- Erika Tormin, Industry, IL - 53.75

Back to Back:
1st- Mindy Strader & Arabella Strader; 2nd- Erika Tormin & Anna Hartzler; 3rd- Sam Todd & Brittany Flockhart

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 the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce and the Local American Cancer Society. The Clark County Middle School Boosters provided the trash pickup again this year. 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).   We hope to see you next year at the 34th Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 19, 20, & 21,  2019!]]>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2017-mule-festival-resultsThe 32nd Annual Clark County Mule Festival was held September 15th, 16th, & 17th in Kahoka, Mo.  This years event featured crafts, flea markets, mule shows, trail rides, and a rodeo. Over the weekend, there were many 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. 

This year the Clark County Fairgrounds were filled with 319 Campers. On Friday afternoon, a camper drawing was held for a set of cornhole & bean bag toss boards and the winner was Darrin & Odessa Howell.

On Wednesday morning, Becki Krueger visited with kids at the Sever Library’s Story time.  She read ‘The story of a mule’ by Jake Johnson, and Mule Festival coloring books were given out for craft time.

Then on Wednesday afternoon, 3 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. The wagons belonged to Richard and Janet Strader, Harold and Pat Brown, and Skeet and Cheryl Shipley.

On Thursday, over 90 students from the local Head Start and Pre-K classes came out to the fairgrounds to visit, have a wagon ride, and were provided snacks and a coloring book. There were eight wagons and teams of mules to help give the kids a ride around the grounds.   The area elementary schools participated in a mule coloring page contest again this year, which were put on display for the weekend; Madison Buschling in Mrs. Scott’s class at Black Hawk Elementary School won the coloring contest.

Then on Thursday evening was the judging for the annual chili and stew camper cook-off. Judging started at 6:30 and there were three judges for chili and three for stew. This year the stew winner was Vernon Hopp and the chili winner was David Birky.
  
Elenor Denning, age 107, from Iowa was the oldest person in attendance this year at the festival. On Friday, kids games were held in front of the grandstand.  The kids enjoyed playing such games as pole bending, wagon flags, people flags , and a few more. The annual fish fry was held Friday evening in the 4-H pavilion, as well.

Saturday morning started with 35 riders and 1 wagon participating in the trail ride. The mule shows started at 10:00 a.m. with the Clark County Marching Band performing, as well as playing the National Anthem. The Grand Entry followed the band with a presentation of flags, many mules, and wagons.

Madelyn Johnson, 2016 Old Settler’s Princess, on Saturday presented trophies, ribbons & prizes during the mule show.
 
New this year before the rodeo, Jennifer Dawson presented a cowgirl mounted shooting demonstration, where she rode her mule through a course of balloons.

Following Dawson’s demonstration was a presentation of flags and the singing of the National Anthem. 

Carrying the flags this year were - American Flag- 2017 Mule Festival Queen Dana Schoemann; Missouri Flag- Abby Morris; Mule Festival Flag- 2017 Mule Festival King Troy DeJong; Illinois Flag- Janet Strader; Iowa Flag- Pat Coulter. 

The VFW Post 4342 Ladies Auxiliary, of Kahoka, MO, held 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 for the rodeo.  Following the rodeo new this year the band “Dark Horse” performed for those in attendance. 

Sunday morning began with a trail ride with 9 riders and 1 wagon heading out. Church services were held in the grandstand provided by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.

Mikayla Plenge, 2016 Old Settler’s Queen, presented trophies, ribbons & prizes during the mule show.

The big winners of the weekend was Rosalie Clift of Kahoka who won the Painted Desert queen size quilt.  The winner of the $1,000.00 drawing was Jed Soper of Alexandria, Mo.

2017 Clark County Mule Festival Events Results

FRIDAY EVENT RESULTS

Steer Daubing -
1st - Wayne Matheas; 2nd - Troy Dejong ; 3rd - Christy Blind

Breakaway roping -
1st - Rusty Blind; 2nd - Wayne Matheas; 3rd - Chelsea Stice 

Goat Sticker Dash -
1st - Cody Blind; 2nd - Chloe Berry; 3rd - Hutson Melton

Girls Goat tying 16 and under -
1st - Erin Bash; 2nd - Elizabeth Vanduerzen

Girls Goat tying 17 and over -
1st - Chelsea Stice; 2nd - Christy Blind; 3rd - Anna Hartzler 

Steer Doctoring -
1st - Todd Dejong, Elizabeth McFarland, Troy Dejong; 2nd - Chelsea Stice, Mike Wright, Dewayne Cason; 3rd - Bill Lipper, Jason Loeffler, Rusty Blind

Full arena Donkey sort -
1st - Todd Dejong, Troy Dejong, Cliff Dejong; 2nd - Cody Weaver, Rusty and Christy Blind; 3rd - Jeff Wilson, Ashley Wilson, Randy Sallsberry

Team Roping -
1st - Mike Wright and Kc Chockley 

3 Head sort-n-pen -
1st - Craig Church, Jim Bash, Jamie Bash; 2nd - Dewane Cason, Amanda Alexander, Mick Lunt; 3rd - Heather Hatton, Christina Loeffler, Christy Blind


SATURDAY EVENT RESULTS

Queen-
Dana Schoenmann, Keystone, IA;

King-
Troy DeJong, Bussey, IA

Team Hitch & Unhitch:
1st-  Jim Bash, Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Geoff Wilson, Ottumwa, IA; 3rd- Tony Garrett, Floris, IA

Musical Carpets Kids 16 & Under:
1st- Connor Golsten, Morviaia, IL  #585; 2nd- Delaney Seeck, Keystone, IA   #563; 3rd- Emma Smith, Donnellson, IA   #569

Musical Carpets- Adults:
1st-  Christy Blind, Birmingham, IA  #505; 2nd- Wes Roland, Unionville, Mo  #521; 3rd- John Kleinert, Revere, MO  #527

Musical Carpets- Pee-Wee:
1st-  Cody Blind, Birmingham, IA #503; 2nd- Ethan Loeffler, Brighton, IA  #537; 3rd-  Tyler Lipper, Agency, IA #501

Egg & Spoon- Adult Women’s:
1st-  Dana Schoenmann, Keystone, IA #533; 2nd- Kari Fedderson, Wayland IA  #616; 3rd- Christy Blind, Birmingham, IA #505

Precision Team Pull -
1st- Tony Garrett, Floris, IA , 210 points; 2nd- Will Wintermeyer, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 135 points; 3rd- ( Three- way tie) - 130 points - Jim Bash, Kahoka, MO; Geoff Wilson, Ottumwa, IA; Craig Church, Revere, MO 

Team Barrels:
1st-  Tony Garrett, Floris, IA; 2nd-  Jim Bash, Kahoka, MO; 3rd- Mark Taylor, Unionville, IA; 4th-  Ree Van Roeken, Montezuma, IA; 5th-  Benji Domner, Marivia, IA;

Adult Men Egg & Spoon:
1st- Troy DeJong, Bussey, IA; 2nd- Pat Coulter, Donnellson, IA

Bat-N-Barrell—Kids:
1st- Aiden Golston, Marivia, IA; 2nd- Liberty Henderson, West Point, IA; 3rd- Michael Henderson, West Point, IA

Bat-N-Barrel—Adults:
1st- Dillon Garrett, Floris, IA; 2nd- Ariel Rose, Keokuk,IA; 3rd- Wes Roland, Unionville, IA

Pantyhose Race- Kids:
1st- Erin Bash/Connor Golsten, Kahoka, MO & Marivia, IA; 2nd- Lily Teeter/ Carly Church, Alexandra, MO & Revere, MO ; 3rd-  Cody Blind/ Makenzee Yoder, Birmingham, IA & Brookfield, MO 

Pantyhose- Adults:
1st- Jim & Jamie Bash, Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Rusty & Christy Blind, Birmingham, IA; 3rd- Mick Lunt/ DeWayne Cason, Drakesville, IA

Team Egg & Spoon:
1st- Chad Brotherton, Donnellson, IA; 2nd- Richard Strader, Marietta, IL; 3rd- Benji Dommer, Marivia, IA

Mule Jumps 56 inches & under:
1st- Richard Long, Drakesville, IA; 2nd- Carson Smith, Ottumwa, IA; 3rd- Conner Golsten, Marivia, IA

Mule Jumps—57 inches and above:
1st- Abbie Morris, Newtown, MO; 2nd- Chloe Teninty, Eldon, IA; 3rd- Mark Taylor & Curt Logan, Unionville, IA & Villa Grove, IL


SATURDAY RODEO RESULTS
 
Bulls—rode 2 rounds:
1st- Tilar Rodgers of Kirksville, MO first round score of 80, second round score of 69; 2nd- Kody McAfee of Kahoka, MO first rounds score of 75, and no score for second round.

Team Barrel’s:
1st- Jim Bash,  Kahoka, MO; 2nd- Tony Garrett, Floris, IA; 3rd- Mark Taylor, Unionville, IA

Steers:
1st- Austin Peterson New Boston, MO score of 81 

Bronc’s:
No one rode

Pee-Wee Barrel’s:
1st- Carlee Collier of Centerville, IA ; 2nd- Brooklyn Miller of Carthage, IL ; 3rd- Carissa Schoenmann of Keystone, IA

Girl’s Barrel’s:
1st- Abby Coltrain of Newton, IA ; 2nd- Emma Smith of Donnellson, IA; 3rd- Erin Bash of Wayland, MO 

Women’s Barrel’s:
1st- Chelsea Stice of Basco IL; 2nd- Christy Blind of Birmingham, IA; 3rd- Jamie Bash of Kahoka, MO 

Chute Dogging -
1st- Troy DeJong of Bussey, IA; 2nd- Dusty Davis of Kahoka, MO

Wild Cow Catch -
1st- Cody Weaver/ Dillon Garrett

Clark County Mule Festival Prize Giveaway

11:00am - Bill Lipper,Delaney Seeck, Geoff Wilson, Jim Bash, Anna Coutler, Chelsea Stice, Troy DeJong, Halie Coulter, Aimee Simons, Tara Lipper, Larissa Schoenmann, Jamie Bash

Noon - Christina Loeffler, Kelsey Gosnell, Makenzee Yoder, Garrett Wintermeyer, Matthew Wenke, Ryley DeJong, Wayne Carruthers, Lindsey Horner, Carson Smith, Edward Vaneur, Cameron Strader, Tony Garrett

1pm - Makila Melton, Brooke Miller, Tod DeJong, Wayne Coffman, Jon Vice, Gary Hodges, Larry Zylstra, Jacey Escher, Sage Hoksbergen, Cassy Vice, Travis Bell, Wes Rowland

2pm - Cheyenne Lipper, Rita Rochelle, Jason Loeffler, Carley Collier, Heather Hatton, Carol Zylstra, Tristen DeJong, Matthew Frueh, Chloe Teninty, Montanna Devine, Randy Salasberry, John Kleinert


SUNDAY EVENT RESULTS

Costume Contest (Judged by crowd) ** All won first place. 
Church Family- Trolls: Craig, Sarah, Carley, Lily Teeter, Lyla Teeter, Lena Teeter and Dana the Mule - Revere, MO
Bella Wright- Rainbow Bride, Alexandria, MO;
Tyler Tormin- SubHay, Trivoli, IL;
Tyson Worrell- Rodeo Clown

Halter Class **DeWayne Cason- Judge -
1st- 647- Chloe Tentity, Eldon, IA; 2nd- 531- Larissa Schoenmann, Keystone, IA; 3rd- 543 - Briaunna Stover

Wagons (Hitch & Un-hitch):
1st- Jim Bash, Kahoka, MO

Egg & Spoon- Youth:
1st- Nova Cline, Memphis, MO; 2nd- Liberty Henderson, West Point, IA; 3rd- Cody Blind, Birmingham, IA

Monkey in the Tree:
1st- Melissa & Kendra Watkins- 29.94, Industry, IL; 2nd- Aiden & Conner Golstein- 36.08, Maraivia, IA; 3rd- Mike Wright & Drew Stoeckman- 44.97, Basco, IL & Luray, MO

Tag 17 & Over:
1st- Jamie Bash, Kahoka, MO; 2nd- DeWayne Casan, Drakesville, IA

Dotty Parton Youth:
1st- Liberty Henderson, West Point, IA; 2nd- Elizabeth VanDuren, Mt. Plesant, IA; 3rd- Carly Collier, Marivia, IA

Dotty Parton Adult:  
1st- Chelsea Stice, Carthage, IL; 2nd- Danelle Wright, Carthage, IL; 3rd- Glenna Schantz, Kahoka, MO

Back to Back:
1st- Erica & Tyler Tormin, Trivoli, IL; 2nd- Anna Hartzler & Derek Stender, Wayland, IA; 3rd- Melissa & Kendra Watckins, Industry, IL 

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 the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce and the Clark County Football Asosciation 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).   We hope to see you next year at the 33rd Annual Clark County Mule Festival on September 14, 15 & 16, 2018!]]>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2016-mule-festival-results

​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! ]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:56:14 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2015-mule-festival-resultsThe 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! 


]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:02:34 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2014-mule-festival-results 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!
]]>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:19:58 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2013-mule-festival-results28th 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! 

]]>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:24:36 GMThttp://www.clarkcountymulefestival.com/events-results/2012-mule-festival-results27th 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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