Grand champions from 12 county fairs, including Mercer County, will compete this weekend. It’s The Throwdown—A Western Illinois Showdown, held at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville. Brent Titus of Alexis helped organize the event several years ago. He spoke with the RFD Radio Network this week.
Swine, cattle, and sheep and goats are involved in the Throwdown, set for Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville.