The 152nd Whiteside County Fair is less than a month away. Another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place, that is sure to wow all crowds! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and completes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 19. You will not want to miss it! The annual fair is held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201W. Winfield Street, in Morrison, IL. There are many exciting attractions, exhibits, and something for everyone.
On Tuesday, August 15, grandstand entertainment is Next Level Pro-Bull Riding starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheer as each brave cowboy prepares to hang on for eight seconds, while their four-legged nemesis tries to spoil the plan. Other events are the Pleasure Horse Show at 9:00 a.m., Open Swine Judging at noon, and Jr. Swine Judging at 4:30, Kids Tractor Pedal Pull at 2:00.
Wednesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. we will have Next Level Pro-Bronc Riding. This event will involve a rodeo participant riding a bucking horse “Bronco,” that attempts to throw or buck off the rider before eight seconds is up. Originally based on the necessary buck-breaking skills of a working cowboy, the event is now a highly-stylized competition. It utilizes horses that often are specially bred for strength, agility, and bucking ability. Other events are the Exhibition Barrels that start at 8:00 a.m. Western Horse Speed events and Dairy Judging start at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 17, the 7:00 p.m. grandstand entertainment will be Full Throttle Monster Trucks, featuring the world-famous “BIG FOOT,” followed by our popular fireworks show. It has been many years since these massive trucks have destroyed cars at the Whiteside County Fair. Not only will you see some spectacular jumps by the monster trucks, make sure you stay to the very end–so you can see the fireworks right after the show. Other events start at 9:00 a.m. with the Beef Cattle-Jr. Show judged at the Beef Show Arena. The Heavy Horse Hitches, including Four-Horse will be in front of the grandstand at 9:00 a.m. Heavy Horse Halter Classes at 1:00 p.m. also take place in front of the grandstand.
Friday, August 18, The Illini State Pullers Association brings their “souped up” Tractors and Trucks that will pull the heavy-weighted sled, showing off the horsepower under the hood in front of the grandstand. See them at 6:30 p.m., right after the Antique Tractor Parade on the track, which starts at 5:30. At 9:00 a.m. the Heavy Horse Hitch Classes will be shown in front of the grandstands. The Open Beef Show will be judged in the Beef Show Arena at 9:00, also. At 1:00 p.m. the Heavy Horses come back. They thunder in front of the grandstand to entertain you with the Big Six Horse and Unicorn Hitches.
Saturday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m., the car crushing, adrenaline-pumping, smoke-filled Demolition Derby will finish five, fabulous days of crowd-pleasing entertainment. It is sure to be an amazing experience for all who attend! The horses are at the post as Harness Racing begins on the track at 1:00 p.m. Other events are the Kids Tractor Pedal Pull at 11:00 a.m. and Wood Carving Auction at 4:00 p.m.
As always, the Fair Board works very hard to provide something for everyone. Please come and enjoy the Whiteside County Fair!
The Mega Band is back. The Wilson Family Show will entertain fairgoers with their outstanding carnival and midway attractions. Patrons can ride unlimited rides every day of the fair for $60 (if purchased in advance the week before the fair at the Secretary’s office) or $70 if purchased during the fair. Granpa Cratchet Stage Show returns, with our Bike Give Away each day of the fair, and the Cake/Pie Walk. We welcome Kitsie (animal) Entertainment throughout the day, every day.
Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair! There is no doubt without your continued support, our fair would not remain as we have enjoyed it over the years. It’s no secret, that with the budget cuts the State of Illinois has imposed, we need your help and support to keep our fair going strong. Our goal is to continue 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.
We can’t wait to see you there!