September 19, 20 & 21
2008

 


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Prince & Princess Contest
Crafter Booth Space
2007 Horse Show Bill

 

 
 
Big Rock's annual Plowing Match is a small country fair in the rural community of Big Rock Illinois.  It is located just west of Sugar Grove Illinois off Rt. 30- take Rhodes Ave. south, across the tracks and turn right onto Hinckley Rd, go 1/2 mile west to Plowman's Park.   The Plowing Match is a great family event that offers something for everyone:

- Ladies Fair
- Junior Fair (ages 3-14)
- Grain and Vegetable Show
- Western and English Horse Show
- Craft, Art and Antique Show
- Horseshoe Tournament
- Skinner's Carnival
- Children's Races
- 4H Beef Show and auction
- Free Train Rides
- Round Bale Roll-Off
- Prince and Princess Pagent
- Pedal Tractor Pull

And the event that started it all: Field Plowing Competition
Click our links for more information about each event and scheduling.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING
 
 

A volunteer board runs the Big Rock Plowing Match Association.  All of the activities at the Plowing Match are organized and manned by volunteers who dedicate countless hours to preserving a tradition that was begun long ago.  Join us and see what the word community really means.

Questions??  e-mail- sandycarr@gmail.com

OLD FASHIONED DINNERS

Served Saturday and Sunday
From 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

The Big Rock Plowing Match Association and 5 B’s Catering of Waterman invite you to join them for dinner on Saturday.  Choose barbecued pork chops, barbecued chicken (or some of each) served with baked beans, applesauce, Cole slaw and dessert.  All for $9.00. On Sunday, the Association and Nel’s Catering of Somonauk invite you to enjoy a complete roast beef dinner.  For $9.00 a plate you will receive roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, buttered green beans, Cole slaw, and dessert.

LUNCH STAND

The lunch stand opens at 8 a.m. each morning.  Sweet rolls and doughnuts are available ~ and believe it or not ~ coffee is only 50 cents a cup!  Hearty lunch appetites can be satisfied with hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, beef BBQ, assorted chips, candy, pop, and bottled water.  All food is available until closing.