Grand Marshal
2025 Grand Marshal Dr. Barbara Swalve Everett and Dr. Richard Everett
The Bureau County Homestead Festival Committee is proud to announce Dr. Barbara Swalve Everett and Dr. Richard Everett as the 2025 Grand Marshals for the 54th Annual Homestead Festival, taking place September 4–7, 2025.
The Everett’s, married for 45 years, have lived and served in Princeton since 1980. Together, they founded Princeton Chiropractic Center in 1984, where they offered chiropractic care, physical therapy, and wellness support for over four decades. Known not only for their professional excellence but for their humility, teamwork, and community-first mindset, the Everetts have made a lasting impact on generations of local families.
Beyond their practice, the Everetts have dedicated themselves to community causes for over 45 years. They’ve mentored countless healthcare professionals, supported local athletics, led school fundraisers and playground projects, and were founding organizers of the Z-Tour Bike Ride—now one of the top ten cycling events in the Midwest. Their service includes contributions to Perry Memorial Hospital’s renovations, the PHS gymnasium project, Jefferson Elementary school fundraisers.
In 2017, the Illinois Chiropractic Society named them Chiropractors of the Year—the first time the award was presented to a couple.
“We are deeply honored and grateful,” said the Everetts. “Our greatest joy has been walking alongside the people of this community. Princeton is truly home.”
The Bureau County Homestead Festival Committee invites the public to celebrate the Everetts during the 2025 Homestead Festival Parade and throughout the weekend’s events.
Past Grand Marshals
1984 Mary Win Walter
1985 Dr. and Mrs. George Rathbun
1986 Charles Schultz
1987 Neil Kastor (Chicago Bears Brian Baschnagel & Jim King were honoraries)
1988 Hugh Skinner
1989 Mary Milligan (organizer of the first Homestead Festival)
1990 Harold and Marge Steele
1991 Mayor Richard Welte
1992 Roger and Joann Swan
1993 Howard and Pauline Trimble
1994 Norm and Marge Faber
1995 Dr. Nelson and Dr. Kowalski
1996 Ralph and Pat Rod
1997 Bob and Kay Telfer
1998 Don and Nedda Simon
1999 Don and Diane Evans
2000 Roger and Linda Gustafson
2001 Al Chase
2002 Mr. & Mrs. Philbrook
2003 Bill Nelson
2004 Glen Browning
2005 Daryl Becker
2006 Robert Lautzenheimer
2007 Gary Bruce
2008 Mayor Keith Cain and Julia
2009 Dick Nelson
2010 Gary & Bea Coates
2011 Steve Samet
2012 Lou Brown
2013 Penny Best
2014 Julie McCutchan
2015 Jan Milles
2016 Gary Swanson
2017 Dr. Martin Faber
2018 Jim Smith
2019 Ted Johnson
2020 Steve Bouslog
2021 Steve Bouslog due to Covid 2020
2022 Tom Tester
2023 Jeff Hunt
2024 Shellee Monier