Cowden Pioneer Days

08/01/2025

Only 3 weeks until pioneer days, I’m in need of some kid gifts for binga, if anyone would like to donate a toy, gift card or anything for these kiddos to win just let me know, thanks

10/13/2022

Turkey BINGO!!! Saturday November the 5th at the Herrick Community Building. BINGO starts at 6, the doors will open at 5.

Come out and help support the Herrick 4th of July while having fun and winning prizes!!

There will be hot dogs, nacho cheese, chips, desserts and drinks available for purchase.

**If you would like to donate to this event please contact this page or a member of the Herrick 4th of July committee. All donations are greatly appreciated!**

07/22/2022

09/24/2021

O.M.R.O Mud drags are cancelled for tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Thank You

09/11/2021

The meeting night will be Wednesday September 15th @ 7pm. At the Cowden Park.

09/03/2021

Our winners for the 2021 Raffle
For Cowden Pioneer Days

1. Brush Creek Quarry - Mallory Shamhart
2. Brush Creek Quarry- Abby Watts
3. Rambling Dixie Basket- Ron Deere
4. Subway gift card- Nancy Randall
5. Chandler's fast stop $100 Gift card- Red Flowers
6. J&J's Meat $25- Johanna Howell
7. MotoFab $25- Nancy Randall
8. MotoFab $25- Sherri Depoister
9. Miller Oil - Kooper Schaefer
10. Jessi it's $25- Mark Homes
11. South Central FS $25 - Andy Hardimon
12. South Central FS $25- Jackie Dilley
13. Jenny's Dinner $50- Kim Pickett
14. CCFM 1 pizza- David Reed
15. CCFM 1 pizza- David Reed
16. CCFM 1 pizza- Sherri Honn
17. CCFM 1 pizza- Scott Thomas
18. CCFM 1 pizza- Kayla Thomas
19. CCFM 1 pizza- Audra Haarman
20. CCFM $25 - Brian Seibert
21. $20 Jax- Meredith Barnes
22. $20 Jax- Judy Williams
23. $25 Jax- Causing Vaughn
24. $25 Jax- Pam Duckwitz
25. Aces&Eights Fi****ms $50- David Reed
26. The Waugh Family $100- Patrick Kilkoyne
27. Big Hair Don't Care $100- Mary Edwards
28. Beecher Foodliner Meat bundle $150-
Patrick Kilkoyne
29. Beecher Foodliner Meat bundle $250-
David Reed
30. Cowden Pioneer Days $50- Audra Haarman
31. Cowden Pioneer Days $50- Carter Bain
32. Cowden Pioneer Days $100- David Reed
33. Cowden Pioneer Days $500- Brian Depoister
34. Henry & Shorty Jam Bag- Jennifer Fouts
35. Effingham Travel 3 Day 2 Night Trip to Branson Mo. Set of show tickets and $300 Cash from Cowden Pioneer Days- Joni Robertson

08/30/2021

We would like to thank everyone that came out and worked our event this year. Each and every one of you have a place in our hearts. We could not do it without each and everyone of you.
A special thank you Is on order.

Joni Robertson and family. Thank you for being there for the stress I put on you all year. You all are great.

Tanner Thompson thank you for all the hard work you put in all weekend. You care so much for our school kids in sport and are a outstanding mentor to them.

Cowden Fire Department. If I have an event I don't even have to ask. I know you will be there. You guys mean the world to use. We can not thank you enough.

Cory Richards & Blake Summers Thank you for over seeing the Rodeo. It was an outstanding show and went off without a hitch. You guys are great at what you do and we highly appreciate you.

J.c. & Teresa Allsop you two are the best! If it was not for you two this wouldn't even have happened. You guys do so much for Heather and I can't even express what you two mean to us!!! We love you guys.

Heather Waugh. My wife is the best wife ever. If it was not for you being by my side the whole time putting up with the stress of my chaos during the planning process. I would be bald and totally crazy. Thank you for all the hard endless hours of help and keeping me on track.
The boys and I love you more than anything.

I would also like to thank everyone of our sponsors for the support you showed this you.
Special thank you to
American Drive a way
&
Cowden Medical Clinic

08/28/2021

Cow-a-bunga has been canceled.

08/25/2021

CAMPING

We have had some people ask about our camping for this weekend. We do have some spot available in the tear drop. If you would like a spot they will be $20 per day with electric. If you would like a spot please message us or text 217-690-6555.

08/24/2021

It has been brought to my attention that the Brisket Cook off should have more time to cook. So teams will be allowed to start cooking on Friday night. If anyone has any questions or suggestions please reach out to us. We have never done a cook off like this and I am learning as I go. Thank you for understanding.