50th Jubilee in the books

Longtime Amsterdam Jubilee supporter and parade Grand Marshal DeAnna Hutton was presented flowers and special recognition from State Rep. Sherri Gallick during festivities on Saturday. 

Despite a few sprinkles, those attending the 50th annual Amsterdam Jubilee enjoyed a perfect day of socializing with old friends, enjoying the parade, taking in some great food and reminiscing about the very first Jubilee held in 1976 during the nation's bicentennial.

Main street was packed with a huge car show, vendors, games, live music, contests, special recognition for some very special folks and much, much more.

Winners for the day include Ms. Tiny Tot Illea Finley seen at left with a beautiful bouquet and is all smiles as she takes the title.

Below, also during the special coronation held Saturday evening the 2026 Amsterdam Jubilee Princess Lillian Bridges (left), daughter of Austin Bridges and Taylor Bridges was crowned along with Queen Ellie Powell (right), daughter of Craig and Kayla Powell.

A new record was set as Daniel Myers wolfed down 7 brats in the brat eating contest sponsored by McBee's Store; the Bessie Bingo winner was Michelle Williams.

Baby contest winners

0-6 months 

Boy— 1st-Cooper Hollon of Amsterdam son of Alex and Sam Hollon

2nd-Dutton Finley of Adrian, son of Eric and Samantha Finley

Girl-- 1st-Ryah Harnden of Drexel, daughter of Danny and Aimee Harnden

2nd- Ansley Noll of Amsterdam, daughter of Brandon and Jozie Noll

7-12 months 

Boy- Jayce Coatney of Pleasant Hill, son of Jaide and Jonathon Coatney

Girl- Mea Ewbank of Butler daughter of Trevor Ewbank and Chana Erickson

13-18 months 

Boy- Archer Good of Adrian, son of Kailee Hooper and Jace Good

Girl- Hartlee Wallace of Amoret, daughter of Hannah Filtingberger 

19-24 months 

Boy- Levi Pippin of Butler, son of Darren and Katie Pippin

Girl- 1st Ellie Chisam of Drexel, daughter of Rebecca Chisam

2nd- Wrenleigh Cox of Pleasanton KS, daughter of Timber Marshall

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