The Wolfe Cattle Company proudly presents McCoy Rodeo’s Extreme Bull Bash and country concerts, Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th at the Southern Illinois Center, located within the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Cord joins Big Jake's show to get you ready for the adrenaline pumping, bull riding action!

 

 Prepare for the heart-pounding thrill of the 8-second ride as cowboys strive to conquer the bulls for points and prizes.

 On Friday,  March 28th, Drew Baldridge will be the music headliner. A Southern Illinois native currently making waves in the Tennessee music scene, Baldridge will captivate the audience with his new single, "Tough People," alongside his recently acclaimed viral hit, "She's Somebody's Daughter," which achieved number one status.

On Saturday, March 29, country music superstar Trace Adkins will be performing! Adkins, who has sold over 11 million albums, charted more than 20 singles, and earned numerous awards and Grammy nominations, has garnered over two billion streams. Adkins, originally scheduled to perform at the 2024 Du Quoin Rodeo, had to cancel due to a leg injury.

 All rodeo tickets, including VIP tickets, grant entry to the concert, and concert-only tickets are also available. Please note that rodeo-only tickets are not offered, making this a truly unique and exclusive experience.

 VIP tickets include bleacher seating, access to the VIP section of the concert, and food and drink until the concert begins.

 Doors for the rodeo will open at 5 PM each night, with the rodeo starting at 6:30 PM. For concert-only attendees, doors will open at 8 PM, and the concert will begin at 9 PM.

Tickets and show information will be available at wolfecattlecompany.com.

 

Commander Dan Dale, Mt. Vernon City Councilman Donte Moore, and Dave Keen (All Veterans and Community Service Members) join Big Jake to chat about the American Legion Post #141 in Mt. Vernon's upcoming Memorial Day (May 26th, 2025) Program on the Jefferson County Courthouse lawn.

 
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Madelyn Tudor was named the Little Miss Washington County Fair Queen in 2022 and she would go on to win Little Miss Illinois 2023. She is retiring this summer and stopped by WMIX to chat with Big Jake and officially make her retirement speech on the air. We have royalty in the building!

 
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The Washington County Fairboard are excited to announce the concert lineup for the 2025 fair on Wednesday, July 9th, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Nashville.

Headlining the show is Parmalee (https://www.wmix94.com/episode/parmalee/), a leading country act with four #1 singles and over 1 billion streams. Known for hits like “Carolina,” “Just the Way,” and “Take My Name,” they recently topped the charts with “Girl In Mine.”

Opening for Parmalee is Redferrin, an innovative Nashville singer/songwriter known for his energetic and rebellious style. He recently made his opry debut in February. Redferrin is currently streaming over 200 million globally and was recognized as an Amazon Artist to Watch in 2024. He joins Big Jake's show to discuss his dirtbike riding career before making the jump to pursue music, his influences, country music today, and what to expect when gates open at 6 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM on July 9th. General Admission, Track, and VIP Pit tickets go on sale now at 8 AM, available at thewashingtoncountyfair.com. Don’t miss it!

 
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