The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of entertainment. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 18, and closes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The 145th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, is sure to please all who attend! Here is a schedule of the main events.
Tuesday, August 18, the evening grandstand entertainment is Pro-Bull Riding at 7:00 p.m. Watch as these Cowboy daredevils try to hang on for eight seconds, while the mass of muscle they are on tries to spoil their plan. Other events are the Western Horse Show at 8:00 a.m.; Open and 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 19, “Home Free” takes the main stage in front of the grandstand, singing their Country style a cappella music at 7:00 p.m. Western Horse speed events will start the day at 8:00 a.m., and at 9:00 a.m. the Dairy will be judged.
Thursday, August 20, The night’s grandstand entertainment is Monster Truck Madness by Solution Action Sports; it will start at 7:00 p.m. That morning in front of the grandstand at 9:00 a.m. Heavy Horse Hitches will be judged. Also at 9:00 a.m. the Beef Cattle – Jr. Heifer/Jr. Steer will be judged at the Beef Show Arena. At 1:00 p.m. the Heavy Horses come back to the front of the grandstand to entertain you with the 6, 4, and Unicorn Hitches.
Friday, August 21, Illini Pullers Association brings Tractors & Trucks that will pull the sled in front of the grandstand at 6:30 p.m.–right after the Antique Tractor Parade that starts at 5:45 p.m. At 9:00 a.m. the Heavy Horse Halter Classes will be seen from the grandstand. The Open Beef Show will be judged in the Beef Show Arena at 9:00 also. Harness Racing will take over the track at 1:30 p.m. to entertain everyone in the grandstand during the afternoon races.
Saturday, August 22, the Demolition Derby concludes the evening attractions at 6:30 p.m. Harness Racing is on the track at 1:00 p.m. The Horseshoe Tournament starts at 10:00 a.m. and Kids Pedal Pull is at 11:00 a.m.
The Mega Wrist Band is back. Wilson Family Rides will entertain kids and adults with outstanding carnival and midway attractions, providing a festive, fun time. Daily events include Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show, our Bike Give Away, and the Cake/Pie Walk.
As always, the Fair Board strives to provide something for everyone, young and old alike. Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair. With budget cuts from the State of Illinois, we need your help to keep the Fair going for many years. Check our website for more information www.whitesidecountyfair.org.