Kids had plenty to keep them busy at the 13th annual at the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
ADRIAN – The weather, the food and the fun all combined for at the 13th annual Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The event was hosted this year by Adrian 2040, the local civic group working on strengthening the community’s feature.
A popular attraction is the annual chili cook-off.
The winner this year was the Bullseye Texas Chili cooked up by Becky Burgess and Adele Dockter, the Adrian mayor. They got $200 for their effort. Second went to Dirk Miller, who received $100, and third went to LaRae Findling, who got $50. Findling’s chili won the People’s Choice award and Nana’s Kitchen won the best decorated booth.
In the car show, Pete Sather of Ontario won the Dennis and Colleen Daugherty Award for Best of Show with his 1932 Chevy. He also won Best Hot Rod and Best Paint.
Sather was seriously injured in an accident outside of Adrian on the way home in his show car, celebration organizers said. Information on his condition wasn’t readily available.
In other car show awards:
Best of Show – Carl Lee Hill Award for second place – Steve Patterson, Weiser, 1964 Chevrolet C10
1962 or earlier – Daryl DeGrange, Boise, 1953 Chevrolet sports coupe
1975 or earlier – Paul Page, Melba, Idaho, 1969 Chevrolet Malibu
Best jalopy – Tim Knox, Adrian, 1929 Model A replica
Best pickup truck – Gene Sappe, Baker City, 1956 Ford
Best upholstery – Erik Heasley, Wilder, Idaho, 1970 Ford Mustang
Tractor show awards:
Best of Show – Tony Vowells, Meridian, 1956 John Deere Model 80
Judges’ Choice – Melissa Rios, Nyssa, 1939 Allis-Chalmers Model B
Participants’ Choice – Eric and Mellissa Rios, Nyssa, 1936 Farmall F12
The annual chili cook-off is a big hit with those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)The annual chili cook-off is a big hit with those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Vendors had a lot of offerings for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Vendors had plenty to offer at the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Vendors had a lot of offerings for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)The crew from Lifeways dished out fun for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Vendors had a lot of offerings for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Vendors had a lot of offerings for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Valley Family Health Care sent people home with healthy items for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Vendors had a lot of offerings for those attending the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Kids had plenty to keep them busy at the 13th annual at the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Kids had plenty to keep them busy at the 13th annual at the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)The car show drew 39 entries at the 13th annual at the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)The car show drew 39 entries at the 13th annual at the Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by Adrian 2040. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
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