“Friend of the Fair” honorees. Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events.
The Whiteside County Fair Board is pleased to announce that the 2024 “Friend of the Fair,” is Whiteside County Sheriff Office.
During Fair week, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office provides reliable crowd control, premises security and locator services for lost parents when the need arises. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office also mans a tent each year that hands out deputy sheriff badges for aspiring law enforcement youth.
In addition, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has hosted educational displays including the seat belt demonstrator, wrecked vehicles that protected occupants who walked away and the Mobile Operation Command Center Vehicle.
This relationship between the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Whiteside County Fair dates back to former Sheriffs Butch Kimmel, Roger Schipper, Kelly Wilhelmi, and continues with current Sheriff John Booker and his staff.
In 2000, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol was recognized as the Friend of the Fair.
Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair so we can continue on with this important part of our county’s heritage for years to come. Check out our website for more information about the fair at www.whitesidecountyfair.org
