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Whiteside County Fair Just Days Away

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The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of Grandstand & Daily events at this year’s fair and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair starts on Tuesday, August 13th and completes after five fun filled days on Saturday, August 17th. The 153rd annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, has something for everyone that you won’t want to miss!

Grandstand:
Tuesday – Next Level Bull Riding at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Next Level Pro Bronc Riding at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday – Heavy Horse Hitch including 4 Horse Hitch at 1:00 p.m. & Full Throttle Moster Trucks at 7:00 p.m.
Friend of the Fair presentation before the Moster Trucks.
Friday – Heavy Horse Hitch including 6 Horse Hitch at 1:00 p.m. & Tractor & Truck Pull at 6:30 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade before the Tractor & Truck Pull at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – Harness Racing at 12:00 Noon & Demo Derby at 6:30 p.m.

Daily:
Cake & Pie Walk Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 pm.
Chicken Poo Bingo at 3:00
Granpa Cratchet Stage Show throughout the day.
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Pig Races, and Camel Rides
Bike Give Away – Sign up at the Blue Building during each day and the drawing is Tuesday – Friday 6:00 pm & Saturday 2:00 & 6:00 pm.
Wood Carving every day of the fair with the auction Saturday at 4:00 pm.
Livestock Judged Tuesday – Friday. Check the website schedule for specific times.
Bingo Nightly 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

MABAS display schedule
Friday – Grain bin demo & Safety House
Saturday – Auto Vehicle Extrication & Water Fights

Carnival Ride Wristband Days – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for a cost of $30.00 Each day.
Carnival Ride MEGA BAND (Anytime carnival is open) Pre-Fair (last day to purchase Monday, August 12th) for $60.00 and Week of the Fair $70.00 (starting Tuesday, August 13th)

Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair. There is no doubt without your continued support, our fair would not have been successful and been able to continue for 153 years. We appreciate your support in keeping the fair going strong, so we can continue 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

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