New London Park Days 2025

Rain didn’t stop lots of fun, laughs, praise, shopping, and support during New London Park Days, June 6 & 7, 2025. A park full of craft booths was taking over the park area all weekend!  The Show Me Amusements Carnival provided rides and concession stands. The Kids Zone and Petting Zoo were enjoyed by all ages and featured a variety of animals from Thorni Ridge Exotics to pet and interact with. 
On Saturday, the 5K Run/Walk and Baby Contest for ages newborn to 36 months started the day off.  The annual parade was a huge hit. Mike Moore entertained everyone, as did We Stand United Puppetry & Dance Team. The Cornhole Tournament was held. 
New this year is the Miss New London Pageant on the Park Days Main Stage. The age divisions were Tiny Miss (4-6 yr old); Little Miss (7-9 years old); Junior Miss (10-12 years old); and Miss (13-18 years old). The phases of competition were On-Stage Self-Intro, On-Stage Question, and Evening Gown. Judging was based on state presence, grace, poise, public speaking, skills, and personality. 
Saturday afternoon and evening ended the weekend events with Bingo, a Pie Auction, and a Mr. Legs Contest.
The entertainment was a great line-up. Friday, the Glendale Riders, and Clover performed. On Saturday, Justice and Breakdown Shakedown performed on the Main Stage.
Lots of food vendors: Lickin’s BBQ; New London Fire Department; Tubby’s; New London Lion’s Club; Annie’s Lemon Shake Ups; The Junction; Big Gun Kettle Corn; The Munchbox; Hillbilly Root Beer; The Ice Cream Depot; Pure Ambition Coffee Co; Zippy’s Walking Taco’s; and Smooth As Ice.

Miss New London Pageant Winners 2025: 
Special guests, Miss Hannibal -Grace Isch, Miss Ralls County Aurora McCoy, and Junior Miss Ralls County Andilyn McCoy. 
Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss New London, Claire Ver Meer, and first runner up Nitaya Allison. Junior Miss New London Mahryska Hetheriton, and first runner up Edison Brown, Little Miss New London Dallas Griggs, and first runner up Annaliese Hammerschmidt. Tiny Miss New London Brecklyn Smotherman and first runner up Amelia Bono. 

Baby Contest Winners 2025: 
0-6 months girls 
First place - Tayler Nicole Blackford; Second place - Aya Mae Kaouch; Third place - Kylan Renee Lux Meyer. 
0-6 months boys 
First place - Abel Eugene Lynn; Second place - Emery Ryan Carroll. 
7-12 months girls 
First place - Cordelia Jo Meranda; Jackye Kaylynn Rector; Third place - Wylder Lamont. 
No boys 7-12 months. 
13-18 months girls 
First place - Maverly Willow Kay; Second place Jaelynne Taylor; Third place Elora Katya Cruz. 
13-18 months boys 
First place - Marlin Daniel Dade 3rd. 
19-24 months girls 
First place - Charlotte Renee Hunold; Second place - Paisley Bowlin; Third place - Scout Simmons. 
No boys 19-24 months. 
25-36 months girls 
First place - Makenzi Ruth Foster; Second place - Lydia Grace Wallace; Third place - Julienne Bono. 
25-36 months boys 
First place - Jon Michael Smothermon II.

Cornhole Tournament Results 2025: 
Some last-minute venue changes saved the day because of the rain to the New London's Old School Marketplace. We had 28 players who came out to battle for the top positions. Thanks to everyone who took care of loading and unloading for me. The top 3 spots went to.... 
1st - Robby Lake & Darryl Drebenstedt 
2nd - Phil Vince & Jontae Anderson 
3rd - Robert E Grover & Paula Moore

5K Results 2025: 
Under 18 
Male - Owen Buie ( First Overall ) 
Female -Khole Wallace 
19-35 
Male -Chase Lake 
Female - Hannah Pollard 
36-50 
Male - Dustin Hayes 
Female - Amanda Echternact 
50+ 
Female - Roni Burnham