Heritage Days - Farmer City

08/09/2025

On behalf of the Farmer City Heritage Days Committee, we invite you to support our upcoming Fundraising Auction on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, which will directly benefit our efforts throughout the 2026 fiscal year. The Auction will end on Saturday, November 1, at 5pm.

Farmer City Heritage Days is more than just a local celebration — it’s a tradition that brings our community together. We are a 501(c)(3) non for profit. Proceeds from this auction help us fund the 2026 Festival along with other activities we support.

We are currently seeking donations of auction items: gift certificates, services, gift baskets, memorabilia, or experiences to help make this event a success. Your generous contribution will be highlighted during the auction, giving your business or organization valuable exposure to a wide and engaged local audience.

In recognition of your support, all donors will be:

• Recognized in event materials and social media promotions

• Highlighted during the auction

• Provided a donation receipt for tax purposes

If you have anything to donate, please pricate message us or contact Chris Risler, Felicia Hughes, Stephanie Johnson or Sandie L Maxwell. No donation is too small! Thank you!

06/11/2025

06/09/2025

We would like to thank the following people who volunteered their time to make FCHD 2025 SUCCESSFUL!! If you helped out and are not listed, please reach out so we can add you to our list. We don't want to miss anyone! We hope everyone enjoyed the Rodeo, Carnival, Concerts, Kid Zone, Vendors, & Food! We look forward to 2026!

Felicia Hughes, Chris Risler, Evan Hughes, Gary D Risler, James Risler, Stephanie Johnson (who stepped up when needed and put out many fires, she is officially on the board, as vendor/event coordinator/chairman! And Jake Johnson who is committed with her!

Jim Quinn/Car show, great job with a record number of cars! Rita O'Rourke, Rhonda Kopp Reynolds, Sandie L Maxwell, Franci Miller, Heidi Bidner, Shelly Friedrich, Myrt Hudson, Kelly Freeman, Rick Kopp, Tim Sheppard Zack McKitrick, Trae Massett, Wendy Henson, Joel Perez, John Hardin, Brady Hardin, Michael Brandt, Darrin Lilly, Lee Jones, Bryce Hart, Dave Matakas, Dylan Whitehead, Rob Harper, Bud Baker, Marty Price, Lance Spieker, Brent Cordes, Dion Smith/Xplicit Impressions, Luke Wells/Skeff Distributing

Blue Ridge Post Prom Committee/Megan Riggs Hardesty, Casey Hardesty, Blue Ridge Agriculture department/FFA (Jill Wood Hardesty, Jacalyn Meisner and Crew), Community Clovers 4H Club, April Gum Trenkle, Shai Clifton, Miss Farmer City/Dewitt County Fair Queen, Jr. Miss & Little Miss, (Anita, Ella & Graysen), Salt Creek Radio

Terra Evans, Angela Proctor, Laura West Chrispen, Joni Satterfeal-Buss, Peggy Lamb, Deena Carico, Lisa Lehnert, Jillian Newberry, Terri Bohlen Reynolds, Darbi Buchanan, Jessica Kilmartin, Sherri Diehl, Dawn Gaines, Heather Denam, Emma Denam, Outreach/Tina Harrison, Farmer City Haunted Forrest, Jacob King, Scott Testory, Annabelle Guadalupe

Farmer City Police Department, City of Farmer City, City Hall employees, Farmer City Council, City of Farmer City Water & Street Department, Mark Gardner, David Nichols, Chad Yeadon, Adam Turpin, Clay Stephens

Jaime Miller Smith, Rhonda Brandt, Diana Homann, Monica Hankins, Merry Evans, Keri Reese Nusbaum, Darcie Guadalupe,, Eva Thrasher, Tricia Ester Shoufler, Jane Busing King, Mary Kimble

06/09/2025

Thank you to these 2025 Sponsors!
First State Bank of Forrest-Mahomet Branch
Koester Homes, Monticello
Invenergy Services, LLC
Prairie Land Golf & utility cars
Cornerstone Realty, Cherie Magenheimer-Bobb
Feese Insurance Agency, Inc.
Heartland Bank & Trust
K + S Floor, Inc. Greg Builta
Terry & Nicole Nance
Bob Scarbrough, The Retired Mailman
Mike Edmonds
American Graphx
Popejoy Roofing Inc.
Kirby Foods, Leroy
Claspil Automotive
Rick Koch, KO Kustoms and Auto Detail
Scott Testory, FC Mayor
Sparrow's Thrift
Farmer Tan & Spa
John & Tammie Hannah
Tom Hardesty
Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Homes LLC
Corneglio Ag
Tim Brandt Construction LLC
International Galleries at Lincoln Square Mall
Bayer
Cabinetland, Ltd
Z Mowing/ Zack McKitrick
Shelton Stump Removal LLC
Casey's
Premier Cooperative
The Andersons
Regan for Illinois
Diamond G Hat Company
Re*****on Seeds, LLC
NAPA of Farmer City
Leaffilter Gutter Protection
AANAYA RX Inc. Leroy
Farmer Tan & Spa
Leafguard
Huck's
Meier Automotive
Renewel By Anderson
Half River Boots, LLC
Warner Hospital and Health Services
AAA Auto Club Group
GFL
Rawhide & Roses Custom Creations and Designs
Joe Williams American Legion Post 55
The Mischievous Monkeys
Farmer City Merchants' Organization
Rural King
Paul & Chelsea Middleton
Lippert SawMill
Baum Motor Company
RUFF Salon, Becky Matakas
Anytime Towing/Bob’s Blue Night
Skeff distributing
1st Mid Bank & Trust
Farnsworth Group Inc.
United Prairie
Farmer's Cafe
Hieronymus Farms
Dewitt Savings Bank
Builta's Floor Covering
Sweet Marie's She Shed
Emmer's Place - FC Fairgrounds
Carmen's Pet Grooming
Farmer City Chamber of Commerce
Farm Credit, Illinois
Smith Johanns Ins./Peterson Insurance Services
Olde Tyme Ice Cream
Grooming By Elizabeth, Deland IL
Gold Rush Amusements
Yeagle Electric Inc.
Farmer City Subway
Wild Bloom Yoga
Myrt & The Hurricane Mamas
Illinois Multirotor
Pearl Trucking

06/07/2025

Here is our official 2025 T-shirt! Most sizes are still available, $15 each! All sponsors are listed on the back.

06/06/2025

Join us in thanking our Music Sponsors!
Kopp Farms
Enger Brothers Inc.
Strum Electric
Portillo's, Kid Zone & Hospitality Room
Wireless Data Net
Kevin Richardson, Country Financial
Doss Construction
Gilmore Excavating
Dave Floyd A+F, Farms & Trucking
Sylvester Family Dental
Constellation
Tito's

06/06/2025

What a Great Weekend! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, The City of Farmer City, & The Thomas Frasier Clark Foundation for all of their generous donations! Also, to our stage sponsor Baum Chevrolet Buick/Chevrolet,Together Let's Drive.

06/05/2025

Cody Canada - Headlining Heritage Days 2025

Photos by Xplicit Impressions

06/04/2025

Drew Baldridge headlining at Heritage Days Farmer City 2025

Photos by Xplicit Impressions