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Association Seeks New Sponsors

2026 will be the 132nd Big Rock Plowing Match & Festival. Plowman’s Park and the Historical Society’s Davis Field host the Big Rock Plowing Match & Festival each September. The Association annually assesses finances to determine what will be financially possible for the next match and festival and is seeking new sponsors in the business community, as well as, inviting individuals and families to become new sponsors.


Community support is the backbone of the organization providing funding since 1895. As a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization that strives to preserve Big Rock’s agricultural heritage, Plowman’s Park, Kenny Field and all facilities are maintained by the Association without any tax or public funds. The Big Rock Plowing Match & Festival has grown and expanded over the years in direct response to your requests. The reality is additional sponsors are needed to underwrite this community event.


Already a sponsor? Thank you. Your support is key to funding prize money for the competitions. Your generous support is vital for the Association to offer the plowing match and festival as a free community event; to continue carnival rides and entertainment; to assist with general operating expenses; and to maintain Plowman’s Park. We are hopeful new sponsors will come forward to be counted as contributing donors. The Association extends its heartfelt thanks to all our current sponsors and looks forward to welcoming new sponsors.


Learn more about becoming a new sponsor:

  • Sponsorship tiers
  • Donation form


Looking for additional information? Contact us and a Board member will reply.


2025 Plowing Match Sponsors

All donations are greatly appreciated and will lead to the continued success of the Plowing Match and the work of the Association. Thank you so much.

Legacy—$10,000+

Legacy—$10,000+

Legacy—$10,000+

  • Village of Big Rock–Amusement Rides

Harvest—$5000+

Legacy—$10,000+

Legacy—$10,000+

  • Big Rock Township-Amusement Rides
  • Kids Golf Foundation-Amusement Rides
  • Rich Harvest Farms Golf Club-Amusement Rides
  • LabelTek, Inc.

Sow—$2,500+

Legacy—$10,000+

Plow—$1,000+

  • Big Rock Park District

Plow—$1,000+

Platinum—$750-$999

Plow—$1,000+

  • Big Rock Lions Club
  • DeKane Equipment Corp.
  • Dean Hummell-Amusement Rides
  • Kane County Farm Bureau
  • The Lakone Company
  • Wesley & Diane Morris
  • Herbert & Alvina Ruh
  • Ruh Rentals LLC 

Platinum—$750-$999

Platinum—$750-$999

Platinum—$750-$999

  • Memorial for Rojean Gum
  • Schollmeyer Landscaping, Inc.

Gold—$500-$749

Platinum—$750-$999

Platinum—$750-$999

  • Patricia Austin, Austin’s Violin Shop
  • Big Rock Historical Society
  • Les & Sandy Granart
  • Pat Heerdt
  • Jim & Norma Leifheit
  • Prairie State Railroad Club
  • Jerry Rich
  • John & Mary Rogerson
  • Victoria F. Whitmire

Silver—$250-$499

Silver—$250-$499

Silver—$250-$499

  • Bickford Electric
  • Ron Burgess
  • Diane Christian
  • Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting, Inc.
  • Fraley Farms
  • The Healy Chapel
  • Herrmann & Sons Farms
  • Michael & Donna Kimpan
  • Nelson Funeral Homes
  • Gary & Deb Petersen
  • Evan Rayman Family
  • RayVac Plastic Decorators, Inc.
  • Harry Schoger & Sons, Inc.
  • Scott & Son Cattle, Inc.
  • Scottland Yard
  • Shala Farms-The Paver Family

Bronze–$100-$249

Silver—$250-$499

Silver—$250-$499

  • Barb Baie
  • Bartoszek Family
  • Christine Berzins
  • Rhett & Becky Byington
  • Jeff & Sandy Carr
  • Central Machinery Movers, Inc.
  • In Memory of Joyce Nelson
  • Jane Davis Gapinske & Judy Davis Blincoe
  • Eric Dixon
  • Tom & Ellie Elder
  • Executive Affiliates, Inc.
  • Karla Porch Keelean
  • Kline Wedeen Family
  • Rich & Sharon Kokes
  • Marcy Konen
  • Joanne Leifheit
  • Long Farms, John & Nan Long
  • Steve & Sherry Michael
  • Needham Shop
  • Dianne Raymond
  • Ken & Carol Rojek
  • Terry & Sherry Sorensen
  • Victor Viland
  • Welch Creek Farms–McKenzie Family
  • Rick Wolf

Supporters

Silver—$250-$499

Bull Riding Sponsors

  • Big Rock Bunco Buddies
  • In Memory of Lynda Brummett
  • Michele Drawz
  • Esther’s Place
  • Robert Farley
  • Duane & Denise Groch
  • Kelsey Oldenburg
  • Mary Pounder
  • Anthony & Kelsey Ritchie
  • Queen Vistine
  • Dan & Chris Severyns
  • Craig Thomas in Memory of V.B. Thomas
  • William Yoder Family

Bull Riding Sponsors

Bronc and Saddle Bronc Sponsors

Bull Riding Sponsors

  • Main Event: High Choice Feeders
  • Clown: The Lakone Company
  • 90 Gates: Vacationland
  • Chute-Gate: Brian Michel Edward Jones; Fireside Grille; JD’s Auto & Trailer Repair; LabelTek, Inc.; Lewis Veterinary Services; Nedrow Painting
  • Cowboy-Gate: J & D Door Sales; Koalafied Heating & Air, LLC.
  • Arena Banner: Bar K Farms; Bickford Electric; Big Rock Park District; Big Rock Township; County Line Customs; DeKane Equipment Corporation; Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting, Inc.; Jack and Jina’s BP; The Lakone Company; LDL Transfer, Inc.; Naperville Construction Fence Rental; Needham Shop; Ness Hay & Straw Sales; RayVac Plastic Decorators, Inc.; Resource Bank; Rooster Ag; Ruh Farms; Schollmeyer Landscaping, Inc.; STA Enterprises, Inc.; Terra-Bounty Outfitters & Timber Ranch; Trian Transport; 3-D Auto Repair; U Tow USA; Village of Big Rock; White Stone Events; Willrett Farms Trucking
  • Special Thanks: Executive Affiliates; Bob & Sharon Schoger; Condon Construction Company; Hoyt Services

Bronc and Saddle Bronc Sponsors

Bronc and Saddle Bronc Sponsors

Bronc and Saddle Bronc Sponsors

  • Chute-Gate: Brian Michel Edward Jones; The Lakone Company; Lewis Veterinary Services; Nedrow Painting, Inc.; Ruh Farms; Trian Transport
  • 90 Gates: Vacationland
  • Arena Banner: Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting, Inc.; J & D Door Sales;  J & L Stables; RayVac Plastic Decorators, Inc.; Schollmeyer Landscaping, Inc.
  • Special Thanks: Executive Affiliates; Bob & Sharon Schoger; Condon Construction Company; Hoyt Services

Sponsorships and donations received from September 2024 – August 26, 2025. Please bring any inaccuracies to our attention by contacting Denise at bigrockplowingmatch@gmail.com

The Big Rock Plowing Match Association is a 501(c)(4) not-for-prof it organization that owns and maintains Plowman’s Park and Kenny Field, and holds the Bull Riding, Bronc Match and the Plowing Match & Festival without any tax or public funds.

Donations may be sent to: Big Rock Plowing Match Association, P.O. Box 261, Big Rock, IL 60511.

All donations are greatly appreciated and will lead to the continued success and work of the Association.

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