The Throwdown - Western IL Showdown

08/10/2026

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston and her posse have The Throwdown pictures…..loading right up!

We appreciate their willingness to a part of our show each year. They sure know how to capture all little moments that turn into memories ❤️

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photo, Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, Livestock Photo, Livestock, Photos, Cindy, Illinois, Shorthorn

08/08/2026

Listen, folks… THESE ARE ONE-OF-A-KIND! 🔥

Complete with solar lights, these custom livestock signs are the kind of statement piece that makes you stop and look. Just imagine one of these welcoming visitors onto your farm… guaranteed they’ll be asking, “Where did you get that?!” 🤠

So open those wallets—and open them BIG! 💰

Because at the end of the day, raising money for these hard-working kids is what it’s ALL ABOUT. ❤️

Bid BIG. Bid OFTEN. And help us make this one count! 🥊🐷🐐🐑🐮

08/08/2026

Can’t make it to 🥊 The Throwdown 🥊 we’ve got live coverage, thanks to Walton Webcasting!

View Here ➡️https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/event/2026-the-throwdown-5pm-ct/

08/08/2026

🥊 BID BIG — IT’S FOR THE KIDS! 🥊

This beautiful handmade quilt, generously donated by the Alfrey Family, will be up for auction tomorrow at The Throwdown! ❤️

And it’s not coming alone… we’ve got several incredible items hitting the auction block, all for a great cause.

📖 Bring your checkbook or come ready to swipe — all major credit cards will be accepted.

Tomorrow. The Throwdown.
🥊 LET’S GO TO WORK — IT’S FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

08/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Stir back to The Throwdown! Whether you need a high-octane energy drink, a flavored tea, or something refreshing to keep you going, they’ve got your fuel covered.

Because champions aren’t built running on empty.

Swing by, grab a boost, and get back to doing what you came to do. 🥊

08/06/2026

Skip the drive-thru and grab a REAL meal at THE THROWDOWN 🥊

The Knox County Cattlemen’s will be serving up their famous ribeye sandwiches and juicy burgers all day long. Whether you are headed to the ring, cheering from the stands, or the pit crew back at the stalls, they’ve got the perfect meal waiting for you!

Come hungry, leave full. We’ll see SATURDAY!

08/05/2026

‼️ORDER OF EVENTS‼️

08/05/2026

Need supplies for The Throwdown or moving into ILSF? No worries! Sullivans will be in place starting at 9AM on Saturday.

🥊 See you all real soon!