The 2014 Whiteside County Fair is getting ready for another fun-filled five days of great entertainment. The Fair kicks off on Tuesday morning, August 12, and runs through the Saturday night, August 16, grand finale. This is the 144th year the annual fair is being held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL. As always, the Fair Board provides something for everyone, young and old alike.
The evening grandstand entertainment begins Tuesday, August 12, at 7:00 p.m., with the action-packed “Pro-Bull Riding.” The entertainment continues with “Home Free” Country a cappella that won the “NBC Sing Off” on Wednesday, August 13, at 7:00. “Freestyle Madness Tour” with freestyle BMX and FMX is on Thursday, August 14, at 7:00. Don’t miss the five classes of souped-up tractors and trucks that will take over the grandstand on Friday, August 15, at 6:30. The fair’s five days of entertainment end with “ERRJR” pleasing the crowd with a Demolition Derby Saturday night, August 17, at 6:30.
Daily free events include the Grandpa Crachet shows and children’s bicycle giveaways. The Children’s Pedal Pulls return on Tuesday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 16, at 11:00 a.m., with six divisions for youngsters ages 4 through 12.
For those feeling lucky, Harness racing returns with track records up for grabs. This year they will be entertaining the grandstand on Friday, August 15, at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 16, at 1:00. Do you have a sweet tooth? Chances will be sold at a nominal cost to test entrants’ luck at winning a tasty treat in the “cake/pie walks,” held Tuesday through Friday at 4:00 p.m., at the Culinary Department in the large exhibition hall north of the Secretary’s Office.
Mega Bands will be available for Wilson Family Rides that entertain kids and adults with their outstanding carnival and midway attractions. They provide a festive and fun time for everyone. Purchased Mega Bands allow you to ride any Wilson Family ride, any day, anytime the carnival is open, day or night. Pre-purchase them the week before the fair at the Secretary’s Office on the fairgrounds for a discounted price of $45. Beginning Tuesday of the fair, Mega Bands can be purchased for $50 on the Midway.
Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair. With budget cuts from the State of Illinois we need you to help keep the Fair going for many years to come.
For more information, please visit us at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Don’t miss the action; we’ll see you at the fair!