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10th Annual
Brooks World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival
Birthday Party and Car Show Bash


SATURDAY , JULY 12, 2008 * 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008 * 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

American Legion Post 365
1022 Vandalia (Route 159) * Collinsville, Illinois 



*  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SATURDAY JULY 12  *



10:00 am Vendors, Entertainment, & Kids' Activities - Food, drinks, fun & games all day long!

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11:00 am Opening Ceremony - National Anthem to be performed by Patricia McDaniel

Kick off of the Brooks Tangy Ketchup Taste Test
- Sponsored by Brooks Foods and Casey's General Store.

Big Tomato Stage - In between the major acts on stage we'll have the opportunity to play Spin the Bottle, Hula Hoops and other great games. Plenty of prizes to give away!
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caseys
11:30 pm Silly Gilly and Kevin the Magician -
   Fun, unique, and educational entertainment from Silly Gilly and Kevin the Magician will be performed on the Brooks Big Tomato Main Stage.
magicman
12:00 noon
The O'Faolain Academy of Irish Dance -
   Dancers from the O'Faolain Academy of Irish Dance will perform on the Brooks Big Tomato Main Stage.
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12:30 pm Kids' Hot Dog Eating Contest -
   Sign up during the morning hours to get in the lottery to be in the Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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1:00 pm Premier Martial Arts -
   The demonstration team from Premier Martial Arts will perform on the Brooks Big Tomato Main Stage.
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1:30 pm Grown-ups' Hot Dog Eating Contest -
   Sign up during the morning hours to get in the lottery to be in the Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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2:00 pm Sherry's School of Dance -
   Dancers from Sherry's School of Dance will perform on the Brooks Big Tomato Main Stage.
sherrys dance
3:00 pm Fred Clark with Gary Austin & Steve Koritta -
   The very first Catsup Bottle Fest musical act returns for our 10th anniversary!
   Singer/songwriter Fred Clark has made his home in the New Orleans, LA area in recent years. With two albums under his belt, Just Another Day and Living in Dakin's Neighborhood, he is preparing music for the recording of his third release.
   More info available at Fred Clark Music.
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Catsup Bottle Cruise-A-Palooza Run -
  Join the free cruise-a-palooza as we make a run through Collinsville and pause for a super size photo opp at the World's Largest Catsup Bottle!

cia car clubCheck out the C.I.A. Classic Car Club page for more information and a flyer with all the details.
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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm The Quarter Draw Band -
Enjoy authentic Americana alt-country roots rock music from local favorites The Quarter Draw Band.

americana musicFresh from successful performances at the International Horseradish Festival, the Southern Illinois Songwriters Festival, and the Chamber Business After Hours... QDB continues its enjoyable onslaught of Collinsville area music lovers!
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Steve Brandes - Tribute to Elvis -
Travel back to the 70s with Steve Brandes and the Easy Street Band as they pay tribute to the King of Rock-n-Roll!

elvisOver 15 years of experience allows Steve and his band to put on a show like no other. Elvis would be proud.
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*  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SUNDAY JULY 13  *



9:00 am Cyclone Sound -
Starting at 9:00 am and going all day will be super-cool Catsup Bottle party tunes from Rick Azelone and Cyclone Sound DJ Service.
Cyclone Sound DJ Service

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendors, Entertainment, & Kids' Activities -
Food, drinks, fun & games all day long!
legion 365
10:00 am - 1:00 pm The C.I.A. Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show Registration -
   Registration from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. $10.00 entry fee with dash plaques and goodie bags to the first 100 entries.
   C.I.A. Car Club judging will award trophies for the top Chrysler, Chevy, Ford, Import, & Street Rod.
   People's Choice Voting will award trophies for the top 20 in the car/truck category & top 3 motorcycles.
   Plus: C.I.A. Car Club Choice, Catsup Bottle Fan Club Choice, & American Legion Choice trophies.


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11:00 am Opening Ceremony -
Singing of the National Anthem will be performed by Patricia McDaniel at the Big Tomato Main Stage.
Old Glory
11:15 am Brooks Tangy Catsup Taste Test: Celebrity Challenge - Restarautuers, chefs, local dignateries, and celebs will all try to see if they can choose the Brooks brand.

Special Guest ketchup tasters include: Katy Kruze from KSHE 95 and 97.1 FM Talk.

Following the Celebrity Challenge, the free catsup tasting is open to everyone!
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caseys
11:30 am Little Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup Contest -
Presented by GCS Federal Credit Union.
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Click here for contest rules, entry form, and other info.
Preregistration is required. June 30th deadline! 
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12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders -
   Members of the lovely and talented St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders will be on hand for photos and autographs from noon till 3:00.
rams cheerleaders
12:15 pm Singing of Happy Birthday & Cutting of the Cake -
   Everyone will sing "Happy Birthday" to the Catsup Bottle. Princess Tomato & Sir Catsup will blow out the candles.
   Free Birthday Cake for everyone!
(while supplies last, of course.)
birthday cake
12:30 pm Silly Gilly and Kevin the Magician -
   Fun, unique, and educational entertainment from Silly Gilly and Kevin the Magician will be performed on the Brooks Big Tomato Main Stage.
magicman
1:00 pm Old-fashoined Birthday Party Games -
   Free children's games at the Big Tomato Main Stage. Beginning with "Musical Chairs", followed by "Please Pass The Catsup". (Age restrictions may apply.) All participants will receive a prize, 2nd Place & 3rd Place will receive ribbons, and 1st Place will be awarded a trophy!
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2:00 pm
 

Hula Hoop Contest -
   Hula Hoop competition at the Big Tomato Main Stage for kids of all ages! Multiple age categories so everyone can enjoy the fun!
All participants will receive a participation ribbon, 2nd Place & 3rd Place will receive ribbons, and 1st Place will be awarded a trophy!
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2:30 pm Water Balloon Toss -
   Beat the heat by competing in the Water Balloon Toss at the Big Tomato Main Stage. All ages encouraged to join in! Both members of the 1st Place team will receive a trophy!
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3:00 pm Car, Truck, & Bike Show Trophy Presentation -
   From the Big Tomato Main Stage we'll present trophies for the top judged CHRYSLER, CHEVY, FORD, IMPORT, & STREET ROD.
   We'll also present trophies for "American Legion Choice", "C.I.A. Choice", "Catsup Bottle Choice" trophies, the "People's Choice" Top 20 and the Top 3 motorcycles.
   The 50/50 drawing winner will be drawn, and other giveaways will be done after the trophy presentation.
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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
 
The Cosmic Cowboys
- Experience the saucey sounds of  authentic cosmic Americana. This groovy alt-country rock band from St. Louis, The Cosmic Cowboys, will entertain before, during, and after the giveaways and announcements.


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Best Buy Grand Prize - Our grand prize drawing will be made sometime between 4:30 and 5:00. Make sure you're here for the big announcement!

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