The longest running light aircraft show makes it's home in Mt. Vernon, IL and in 2024 they are celebrating 16 years at the Outland Airport! Director Chris Collins joins Big Jake's show to discuss how important this expo is to the city as well as all the history and aviation advancement that will be on display September 5th-7th.
Britt Fullerton and Elias Mullinax joined Big Jake's show to discuss their upcoming Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet in April.
https://www.southernillinoisfca.org/2025banquet
JIm & Teresa join Big Jake's show this morning to chat about the science experiment in the sky that is piloting a hot air balloon. Be sure to get out and see Good Greeph or Blu E'nuff this weekend at Foundation Park in Centralia for the 35th Balloon Fest! Get more details at https://centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest and be sure to buy those wristbands!
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!
