100th Anniversary โ€” 2026

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Promotional materials, graphics, and press information for the 100th Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest โ€” July 31 โ€“ August 2, 2026.

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<a href="https://mascoutahhomecoming.org" target="_blank">
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       alt="Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest 2026 โ€” July 31โ€“Aug 2 โ€” Free Admission"
       width="728" height="90">
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Press Release

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For Immediate Release

100th Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest Returns July 31 โ€“ August 2, 2026

MASCOUTAH, IL โ€” The Mascoutah Improvement Association (MIA) announces the 100th annual Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest, Southwestern Illinois' largest summer festival, returning to Scheve Park (905 Park Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258) Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026.

This milestone 100th anniversary celebration features three days of parades, live music, carnival rides, truck and tractor pulls, a classic car show, authentic German cuisine, 4-H exhibits, a Homecoming Princess ceremony, and much more โ€” all with free admission.

Pull Schedule

Friday night features the Antique & Classic Tractor Pull (7:00 PM, registration from 5:30 PM). Saturday evening hosts Farm Stock Tractor Pull classes, coordinated by Josh DeKamper (618-979-3283) and Keith Klumeke (618-363-8187). Sunday concludes with the Truck Pull Finals, organized by Mark Craig (217-827-4378) and Drew Kinkelaar (217-556-1871).

Classic Car Show

The Classic Car Show runs Sunday, August 2, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration open to classic cars, hot rods, and custom vehicles. Contact Gary McGee at (618) 401-8421.

Media Contact

Steve Heizer, Mascoutah Improvement Association
Phone: (618) 570-8639
Website: mascoutahhomecoming.org
Facebook: @MascoutahHomecomingUndAugustFest

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Facebook / General

๐ŸŽก The 100th Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest is coming! Join us July 31 โ€“ August 2, 2026 at Scheve Park for three days of parades, live music, carnival rides, tractor & truck pulls, a classic car show, German food, and so much more. Best of all โ€” FREE admission! See you there! mascoutahhomecoming.org

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๐ŸŽ‰ 100 years of tradition! Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest is July 31โ€“Aug 2, 2026 at Scheve Park. Parades, rides, pulls, music & German food โ€” all FREE. #MascoutahHomecoming #100thAnniversary #SouthernIllinois

Truck & Tractor Pull Fans

๐Ÿšœ Pull fans โ€” the 100th Mascoutah Homecoming has you covered! Antique & Classic Tractor Pull on Friday, Farm Stock on Saturday, and Truck Pull Finals on Sunday. All pulls start at 7:00 PM at Scheve Park. Registration opens 5:30 PM on Friday. #TractorPull #TruckPull #MascoutahHomecoming

Car Show Enthusiasts

๐Ÿš— Show off your ride at the Mascoutah Homecoming Classic Car Show! Sunday, August 2, 11 AM โ€“ 4 PM at Scheve Park. Open to classic cars, hot rods & customs. Contact Gary McGee at (618) 401-8421 for registration info. #CarShow #ClassicCars #MascoutahHomecoming

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Deep Purple
#4B0082
Violet
#8000FF
Royal Purple
#663399
Gold
#DAA520
Dark Brown
#3E2723
Light Purple
#F0E6FF

Usage Guidelines

  • Use Deep Purple (#4B0082) and Gold (#DAA520) for primary elements and headings
  • Use Violet (#8000FF) for accents, buttons, and highlights
  • Use Light Purple (#F0E6FF) for backgrounds and subtle fills
  • Always use the full event name: "Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest"
  • Emphasize "100th" prominently in all 2026 materials
  • Dates format: July 31 โ€“ August 2, 2026
  • Always include the website: mascoutahhomecoming.org

Event Information

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Event Name 100th Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest
Dates Friday, July 31 โ€“ Sunday, August 2, 2026
Location Scheve Park, 905 Park Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258
Admission Free โ€” open to the public
Organizer Mascoutah Improvement Association (MIA)
Website mascoutahhomecoming.org
Facebook @MascoutahHomecomingUndAugustFest
Sponsor Proudly sponsored by Members of the Mascoutah Fire Department

Key Contacts

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General Information
Steve Heizer
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Tractor Pull โ€” General
Don Karpel
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Saturday Farm Stock Pull
Josh DeKamper & Keith Klumeke
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Sunday Truck Pull Finals
Mark Craig & Drew Kinkelaar
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Classic Car Show
Gary McGee