The Whiteside County Fair Board has been very busy preparing an impressive lineup of entertainment at this year’s Fair. It is sure to please all who attend! The Fair opens Tuesday, August 16, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The 146th annual Fair, held at the Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, has many exciting attractions.
NBC’s “The Sing-Off” winner and Columbia Records Recording artists, “Home Free” again will entertain the crowd on the main stage in front of the grandstand on Wednesday. This crowd–pleasing, Country, a cappella group will be sure to entertain you. They will harmonize their voices and sing some of your favorite current songs, along with mixing in a blend of their own humor. “Home Free” quickly became a crowd favorite at the Fair. You won’t want to miss them.
On Thursday, Monster Truck Throwdown will rumble into the Fairgrounds with a Monster Truck & FMX Motorcycle show, that will leave you speechless. These Super Trucks crush, jump, and wheelie over cars in front of the grandstand. Drivers will keep you on the edge of your seat, as they drive these four-wheeled giants, showing off the horse power and their skill. Also, high-flying FMX motorcycles will be performing various tricks in front of the grandstand. Riders will be sure to amaze, as they perform their aerial acrobatics.
Look for more information in the coming weeks at the Fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyFair.org or “Like” us on Facebook.
As always, the Fair Board works very hard to provide something for everyone. Here is a schedule of the day’s main events. Please come and enjoy the Fair!
Tuesday, August 16: The Bulls are coming to Morrison; the evening grandstand entertainment is “Pro-Bull Riding” at 7:00 p.m. Watch Cowboy daredevils try to hang on for eight seconds, while four-legged athletes try to spoil their plan. Other events are the Western Horse Show at 8:00 a.m.; Open & Jr. Swine Judging at noon and 4:30 p.m.; Kids Pedal Pull at 2:00 p.m.; Rabbit Judging at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17: “Home Free” sings their Country style a cappella music at 7:00 p.m. Western Horse speed events start the day at 8:00 a.m., and at 9:00 a.m. the Dairy will be judged.
Thursday, August 18: The evening grandstand entertainment will be Monster Truck Throwdown/FMX Motorcycle show, starting at 7:00 p.m. At 9:00 a.m. the Beef Cattle-Jr. Heifer/Jr. Steer will be judged at the Beef Show Arena. Heavy Horse Halter Classes will be judged in front of the grandstand at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, August 19: The Antique Tractor Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. The Illini Pullers Association brings “souped up” Tractors and Trucks, that pull the sled to show the horsepower under the hood, in front of the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. During the morning, at 9:00 a.m. Heavy Horse Hitch Classes will be shown in front of the grandstand. The Open Beef Show will be judged in the Beef Show Arena at 9:00 also. At 1:00 p.m., Heavy Horses return and thunder in front of the grandstand to entertain with the big 6-, 4-, and Unicorn-Hitches.
Saturday, August 20: The new Demolition Derby will finish off the Fair’s evening attractions at 6:30 p.m., with a car-crushing, crowd-pleasing experience. Horses are at the post as Harness Racing is on the track at 1:00 p.m. Other events are Horseshoe Tournament at 10:00 a.m. and Kids Pedal Pull at 11:00 a.m.
The Mega Band is back and Wilson Family Rides will entertain Fairgoers with their outstanding carnival and midway attractions. Patrons can ride unlimited rides every day of the Fair for $50 (if purchased in advance the week before the Fair, at the Secretary’s office on the grounds) or $60 during the Fair. Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show, Bike Give-Away each day, and the Cake/Pie Walks will add to the fun.
Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair. Without your continued support, our Fair would not remain as we have enjoyed over the years. With the budget cuts the State of Illinois has imposed, we need your help to keep our Fair going strong, so we can maintain this part of our County’s heritage.
Check out our website for more information about the Fair at www.whitesidecountyFair.org.