Ham Festival 2022
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The 2022 Trigg County Country Ham Festival |
WKDZ officially kicked off the 46th Annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival with LIVE coverage from the Ham Festival Breakfast, held this morning at the Trigg County Recreation Complex.
WKDZ will be broadcasting live this Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. That's almost 15 hours of solid Ham Festival coverage, which will include LIVE streaming video on wkdzradio.com and whvoradio.com, brought to you by Cadiz-Trigg County Tourism. We're broadcasting live from the WKDZ/WHVO Mini-Plex located at the Bank of Cadiz, downtown.
In addition to our radio and video coverage, you'll have a chance to enjoy photos from this year's Trigg County Country Ham Festival on our websites at www.wkdzradio.com and www.whvoradio.com. You can also listen from anywhere in the world by streaming live at www.wkdzradio.com.
It is truly a privilege to be a corporate sponsor of one of the Top 10 festivals in the south, that draws more than 50,000 people each year to our beautiful downtown. WKDZ has been the official radio station of the Ham Festival since 1993, but has been involved in the Ham Festival for its entire 46 years!
While you are strolling down Main Street, stop by and visit with us at the WKDZ Booth. We will have a prize wheel to spin to win prizes: UK on WKDZ Tote Bags, Various Merchandise from Artists, Ink Pens, WKDZ/UK Stadium Cups, WHVO/70's at 7 Stadium Cups, Lip Balm, YSE Koozies, and YSE Key Chains. We will also have Stickers, Plastic Bags, Trigg Maps, UK Basketball Schedules, and a handy charging station to keep you powered during Ham Festival! We know you'll be using your devices a lot, so we'll give you a "boost" for free. Don't forget to tag your photos on social with #HamFest2022 so we can see YOUR favorite parts of the Ham Festival.
We'll be right in front of the WKDZ Renaissance Stage. While you are there, be sure to ask about our Loyal Listener Big Deals.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Kickoff Awards Recognition |
The Trigg County Country Ham Festival began as a celebration of agriculture and the heritage that surrounds it. What better way to kick off the 2022 Festival than the Awards Recognition Ceremony.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
The WKDZ Farmer of the Year Award was presented to; Trigg County farmer Ramon Oliver by WKDZ News and Farm Director Alan Watts. Oliver owns and operates cattle and row crop farms in Trigg County. Oliver and his family are part of the Blackhawk Farms cattle operation that provides beef to restaurants across the country.
The 2022 Farm Mom of the Year was presented to Becky Oliver by Stephanie Perry. Becky is the wife of WKDZ Farmer of the Year Ramon Oliver. Becky and Ramon are parents to Brandon and Bailey Oliver, and Lucy Kyler, who has been an active member of the Gateway Garden Club for many years.
The George Bleidt-Marvin Broadbent Spirit of the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Award was presented to; the Cadiz Public Works Department by Mayor Todd King. Mayor King recognized Public Works Director Craig Oakley and the employees of the department, for the behind-the-scenes work they do to make the Ham Festival happen each year.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Support Our Local Community |
The Ham Festival is a very important fundraising weekend for many of our non-profit organizations, clubs, Relay For Life, and others that depend on your help. For many, this is the only fundraiser of the year. When you're out enjoying the Ham Festival, be sure to visit our non-profits, buy a raffle ticket, or purchase your food from local vendors, they will appreciate it, and it is money that stays in our community and helps our friends and neighbors. Here's a sampling of the local organizations we encourage you to support during the Ham Festival.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
Ham Festival Committee - Information, sales of the official Ham Festival t-shirts, bags to support the Ham Festival Scholarship, and registration for the Friday night and Saturday night "Big Hamtastic Drawing" (must be present to win).
Trigg County 4-H - Will have Country Ham (cured by 4-H youth) & Biscuits, prepared by Hancock's Neighborhood Market, for a donation, on Friday and Saturday mornings. They will also be selling whole country hams and packaged country ham slices - in front of the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex.
Helping Hands of Cadiz-Trigg County - Will prepare KY's largest edible country ham and biscuit, and sell pieces of it as a fundraiser on Saturday. Plus raffles and information about the Helping Hands program.
Genesis Express - Basketball Shoot; their famous Jail & Bail; and, fish, BBQ, and drinks for sale.
Cadiz Lions Club - Raffle for a $500 Visa gift card and selling brooms, wind chimes, drinks, water, and juice.
Barkley Lake Ducks Unlimited - Information.
Friends of Lake Barkley State Resort Park - Basket raffle, promotion, and recruit new members.
American Legion Auxiliary - Raffles for gift baskets.
Trigg County Quilters Guild - Raffle tickets for a handmade quilt made by the Trigg County Quilters Guild.
VFW Post 7890 - Pass out information for Veterans, Membership Drives, and Poppy Donations.
Cadiz-Trigg County Crime Stoppers - Raffle 3 items, Display results of our work, Giveaway advertising items - pens, refrigerator magnets, and business cards.
Trigg County Long Spurs - Raffles for a chance to win a gun or yeti cooler.
Right to Life of Christian County - Hand out Free Pro-Life Information.
Gracefully Sweet Fudge by Grace & Mercy - Homemade Fudge, donation box.
Colonel Stephen, Trigg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution - Provide information on the revolutionary war, Veteran family research, Activities of the SAR Chapter, and various items raffled for fundraising & donation purposes.
Team Jonnie, Relay For Life - Hot dogs, chips, candy, snack cakes, water, and canned soda - located at West Cadiz Park.
Trigg Special Olympics - "Dunk A Deputy" in a dunk tank with all proceeds going to Trigg Special Olympics - located at West Cadiz Park.
AREA CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS:
Wallonia Baptist Church - Sharing the gospel through EvangiCubes, The Bible, Salvation Bracelets, and Tracks - all given away; Face & Hair Painting, Balloons, Balloon Animals, Raffle for Bibles, Possibly giving away tickets for the carnival rides; Free water, chips, candy, soft drinks, small toys, & pencils.
Word of Hope Church - Complimentary bottled water/beverages, wrapped candy, free Biblical gifts, Bible tracks, inspirational bracelets and trinkets, and other misc. fair-based giveaways, including Church literature.
Kings Chapel Fellowship - Handing out bracelets and biblical information.
Living Waters Church - Informational brochures and handout water.
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Ham Fest 2022 -
Homemakers, 4-H, Ag Exhibits, and the Official Ham Festival T-Shirt Collection for Every Year - All on Display at the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex
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ARTS, CRAFTS, and CANNING CONTESTS
The Trigg County Extension Service will sponsor the Arts and Crafts and Home Canning Contests again this year. Also, the Food Exhibits return for 2022, as well as the Bake-off and Pork Recipe Contests.
The Displays will be open on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COUNTRY HAM SHOW
Trigg County Country Ham Producers and 4-H Members will compete for the honor of Grand Champion Country Ham, during the annual Country Ham Show. Producers can enter hams by checking them in at the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
The winners will be announced at noon at the Renaissance Stage by Alan Watts. The Hams will be on display until 2:00 p.m. at the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex.
Saturday afternoon at 3:00, the top five 4-H hams will be sold at auction on the Renaissance Stage.
T-SHIRT COLLECTION CONTEST DISPLAY
A new contest this year was sponsored by Little River Ice, owned by long-time Ham Festival supporter, Kerry Fowler. The person that had the largest number of the Official Ham Festival T-Shirts was awarded $100. The winner - with a shirt from every year - was Carolyn Keller! Her shirt collection will be on display on Friday and Saturday, at the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Kentucky's Largest Ham & Biscuit |
Kentucky's Largest Edible Country Ham & Biscuit will be prepared, baked, and served again this year by Helping Hands of Cadiz-Trigg County. Preparation begins early Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Bank of Cadiz, with baking in the huge oven to begin around 8:30 a.m. It's normally ready to be eaten around 11:30 a.m. You can purchase a piece of ham and biscuit, with all proceeds going to Helping Hands.
Here's the recipe in case you want to cook a ham and biscuit to compare to the one you'll see at the 46th Annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival:
150 Pounds of Flour
9 Gallons of Buttermilk
6 Pounds of Sugar
2 ¼ Gallons of Water
4 Cups of Salt
3 Cups of Yeast
1 Cup of Soda
Several Hams
Makes one biscuit that measures 10 feet and 6 inches in diameter and weighs a whopping 400 pounds!
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Ham Fest 2022 - Entertainment - Friday & Saturday |
This year's Trigg County Country Ham Festival has something for everybody! From arts, and crafts, delicious food, designer pigs, and of course entertainment. All the fun starts Friday, October 14th, and will last through Sunday, October 16th.
This year's Festival will feature a ton of Kentucky talents and others, such as Caleb Lake, Rusty Strings, Ciera MacKenzie, 43 RPM, and Rewind.
The Jimmy Church Band will take the Main Stage at the Old Cee Bee Parking Lot Friday night from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. For more information on the Jimmy Church Band, Click HERE!
Saturday night's main entertainment will open with Rewind, a full band with 70's and 80's rock and pop music, at the Main Stage at the Old Cee Bee parking lot. Click HERE to learn more about Rewind!
The band Rubiks Groove, an '80s, '90s, and 2000's Tribute Band, will take the Main Stage at the Old Cee Bee parking Lot from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Click HERE for more on Rubiks Groove!
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Ham Fest 2022 - Activities, Food, & Booths |
CARNIVAL
The Great American Shows Carnival will once again return to the Trigg County Country Ham Festival at West Cadiz Park.
Mega Pass Armbands are $50 and will be good for unlimited rides from Thursday afternoon through Sunday. Single tickets may also be purchased.
The Carnival will be open for rides on Thursday around 4:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until after the nightly activities, and on Sunday from noon until 6:00 p.m.
A portion of the ticket proceeds is returned to the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Committee to use for free concerts and activities at the Festival.
PETTING ZOO
The Two Sisters Traveling Petting Zoo will be featured as the Petting Zoo this year.
The Zoo will be located at West Cadiz Park behind the Carnival.
FOOD AND VENDOR BOOTHS
Don't forget to check out the food and vendor booths, on Main Street, at the Renaissance Stage area, on Marion Street, at the Justice Center parking area, and at West Cadiz Park.
Enjoy your favorite foods: Country Ham & Biscuits, Sausage and Biscuits, BBQ Bologna, Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Phillys, Brats, Polish Sausage, Fish, Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, Chili Cheese Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Grilled Cheese, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Veggie Burgers, Chicken, Chicken Wings, Chili Lime Chicken Riced Cauliflower Bowls, Pig Wings, Pulled Pork, Mutton, Pork Chops, Brisket, Ribs, and Ribeye Sandwiches, Burgoo, Mexican Food, Tacos, Quesadillas, Caribbean Inspired Tacos, Nachos, & Vegan Options, Dominican Authentic Cuisine, Cuban Sandwiches, Jamaican Food - Jerk Pork, Spring Rolls, Green Beans, Corn, Macaroni & Cheese, Hot Subs, Grinders, Pizza by the Slice, Pretzels with Beer Cheese, Bloomin' Onions, Ribbon Fries, Chicken Fries, French Fries, Loaded Fries, Loaded Tots, BBQ Baked Potatoes, Street Corn, Deep Fried - Pickles, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Cheese Curds, Onion Rings, Walking Tacos, Nachos, Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake and Bananas, Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Sweets, French Donuts with Sauces, Peach Cobbler, Kettle Corn, Pork Rinds, Homemade Baked Goods, Homemade Ice Cream, Hot Fudge Sundaes, Shaved Ice, Smoothies, Sugar Free Popsicles, Gluten & Sugar Free, Low Carb Sweet and Savory Items, Pies, Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Brownies, Homemade Fudge, Scones, Custom Decorated Royal Icing Sugar Cookies, Caramel Apples, Baked Items, Chex Mix, Nuts, and Lemon and Strawberry Shakeups, Fruit Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Coffee, Expresso, and MORE!!!
Tables and Chairs on Marion Street are provided by 13 Marion Unique Finds in front of their store, or you can eat while enjoying a hay bale at the Renaissance Stage area, Justice Center Parking Lot, or in the shade at the West Cadiz Park.
Crafts, merchandise, and information booths line Main Street, from the Bank of Cadiz to the Stoplight at Hwy. 139, and in West Cadiz Park. Just about anything you could imagine will be available, along with information, numerous raffles, and giveaways!
All of the rides and vendors at the West Cadiz Park will also be open Sunday from Noon until 6:00 p.m.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Country Ham & Biscuits |
The Trigg County 4-H Youth will have Country Ham & Biscuits prepared by Hancock's Neighborhood Market, for a donation, on Friday and Saturday mornings. They will be in the Trigg County Extension Service Booth No. 15 in front of the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex. 4-H members will also be selling whole country hams and packaged country ham slices.
Good ole Country Ham & Biscuits for breakfast, and all day long, can be found at Bren's Snack Shack, Booth Nos. 47-48-49, at the end of the Marion Street Food Court, right at the Shuttle Bus Stop. Don't tell anybody but they have their famous chocolate-covered cheesecake and Chocolate-covered bananas too!
Whole Country Hams and some more good ole Country Ham & Biscuits will be available at the Cadiz Family Restaurant's Booth No. 96 & 96-A at the front corner of the Cadiz Christian Church. And don't forget their pork chop and chicken sandwiches.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Activities at the
Cadiz Baptist Church Annex Parking Lot
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FREE ACTIVITIES
Cadiz Baptist Church will sponsor a FAMILY FUN ZONE AREA on Friday, October 14, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Church Parking Lot next to the Church Annex Building.
There will be Music and Inflatables from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with Illusionist, Bryan Drake, performing at 6:00 p.m. The area will be safe and well-lit.
REST AREA / CHANGING AREA
The Cadiz Baptist Church (the front room only) will be open for people to come in and sit down to eat or rest. There will be baby changing tables available to use.
CAR SHOW
The Cadiz Baptist Church Men's Brotherhood will sponsor the 27th Annual Benefit Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cadiz Baptist Church Parking Lot next to the Church Annex. There is a $20.00 registration fee that will go to benefit building the 16th Church in Bangladesh and "The Way" Youth Ministries in Trigg County. Dash plaques for all entries. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Souvenirs |
The only Official 2022 Trigg County Ham Festival T-Shirt, will be on sale at the Trigg County Country Ham Festival Information Booth No. 60, right in front of Cadiz City Hall.
The Committee will also sell bags to benefit the Scholarship Fund that you can use to collect all your Ham Festival goodies.
Don't forget to stop by the Ham Festival Booth and get your ticket for the Big "Hamtastic" Drawing, to be held both Friday and Saturday afternoons at 4:45 at the Renaissance Stage. Only 1 entry per day, and you must be present to win.
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Ham Fest 2022 - First Aid/Medical Attention |
Trigg County Hospital will be on hand to provide first aid and medical services, as well as a training class.
Medical personnel will have an ambulance located in the heart of downtown Cadiz on Court Street next to the Justice Center parking lot.
The Trigg County Ambulance Department will have a second location at West Cadiz Park, Booth Nos. 193 & 195 on the blacktop next to the playground, to provide first aid and medical care.
Trigg County Hospital will bring its Disaster Trailer to the Festival to offer specialized training called "Stop the Bleed" ,which is designed to save lives. They want to share the training this year at the Festival, with classes in their Trailer at West Cadiz Park.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Shuttle Bus Service |
The Shuttle Bus will run on Friday & Saturday ONLY from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Parking and shuttle bus stops will be located at the Cadiz Church of Christ in East Cadiz, and at the Cadiz Masonic Lodge in West Cadiz. The ONLY downtown stop will be at Marion Street, at the end of the Food Court.
The bus will run from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday and will take you back to the location where you boarded.
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If you choose not to ride the shuttle bus, downtown parking is available on Perry Street - turn off Jefferson Street/Kentucky 139, and go to Perry Street, and there is parking available along the backside of the street. You can also park in the grass area on the South side of US 68 and the West side of Hwy. 139 at the stop light.
Handicapped Parking is behind Cadiz Christian Church - between Madison Street & Franklin Street.
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Ham Fest 2022 - Public Restrooms |
Public restrooms are available at the following locations:
Scott Street - next to Janice Mason Art Museum;
Jefferson/Monroe Street - Shuttle Bus stop at Marion Street in City Parking Lot;
Main Street at Trigg Justice Center - East Side Street;
Montgomery Street - next to the former Blue Heron - toward Hwy. 139/Jefferson Street; and,
West Cadiz Park, on the Carnival Side.
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Please leave your pets at home.
NO PETS ARE ALLOWED DOWNTOWN DURING THE FESTIVAL!!
The only exception is service dogs that are leashed and have proper vest identification worn.
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