Hull celebrating 150 years with two day picnic
PROTECTED CONTENT
If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above.
Username and Password Help
Please enter your email and we will send your username and password to you.
By BETH ZUMWALT
The Hull Community Picnic has special meaning as it is the 150th birthday of the town.
Events kick off Friday, Aug. 20 with face painting at 5 p.m.
At 6 p.m., The Little Mr and Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Hull pageants begin.
A local band, ImpaKt, will play from 8-10 p.m. A teen dance will be held at the tennis courts with DJ Tim Bradshaw spinning the tunes. Small admission fee and also a fee for the photo booth.
Little Miss Hull contestants are all smiles as they await Friday night’s pageant. Contestants will be River Rueb, Clancy Dunker, Annabelle McClure. Also in the pageant is Amelia Grimsley. (Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press)
Junior Miss Hull contestants are, left to right, Allison Woods, Katelynn Royalty, Bella Vincent and Addison Surratt. In back is the reigning Junior Miss Hull, Natalie Royalty. Destiny Lynch is also a contestant. The pageants begin at 6 p.m. (Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press)
The queen pageant at the 2021 Hull Picnic is guaranteed to fill the stage with beauties. Contestants are, front row, Josie Moyer and Kancide Skirvin. in back, Olivia Vincent, the reigning Miss Hull. (Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press)
Brantley Tourney is ready to strut his stuff in the Little Mr. Hull pageant this Friday at 6 p.m. He will have competition, Oliver Wilson is also in the pageant. (Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press)
Howells will be cooking in the park, Chappy’s ice cream truck will be on-hand the the eighth graders will be selling food for their trip toWashington D.C.
Saturday morning things get moving with the 15th annual Hull of a Race with proceeds going to the Mark Twain Area Parkinson’s Support Group. There will be a fun run, a 5K walk, both a 5K and 10K race. Registration is at 7 p.m. Fun run starts at 7:45 and adults runs at 8 p.m.
More faceprinting in the park beginnings at 9 a.m., the same time as registration for the baby contest for children 0 -12 months and Tiny Tots, 2-4 years old.
At noon, parade entries can start registration at the school. The parade will start at 1 p.m.
Immediately following the parade, will be the Hi-Neighbor games.
Sat 2 p.m. the presentation of the 2021 parade marshal, the first ever Hull of a Hero and Best Float awards.
Registration for the pet show is at 3 with the event starting at 4.
The Lions Club Famous Chicken dinner starts at 4 p.m.
The West Pike All-School reunion will be in the school at 8 p.m. Entertainment to be announced.
Vendors during Saturday’s events include; Lion’s Club hamburger stand and the Hi-Neighbor Club snow cones, iced tea and water.
The Hull Museum will be open from noon until 8 p.m.
Sunday there will be a car show. For more information contact Legan Conkright at 217-577-9214 or to set up a table e-mail Deb Austin at annualhullpicnic@gmail.com
The antique tractor pull will be at the Hull Fertilizer Plant with the Heartland Pullers. Times to be announced.
