The Whiteside County Fair is only a few weeks away; we are set with another impressive lineup of entertainment. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 13, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 17, 2019. You won’t want to miss the 149th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, with many exciting attractions and something for everyone.
Tuesday, August 13, evening entertainment is Pro-Bull Riding starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheer on these brave cowboys who prepare to hang on for eight seconds while their four-legged nemeses try to spoil their plan. Other events are the Western Horse Show at 8:00 a.m., Poultry Judging in the old Rabbit Barn at 10:00 a.m., Open and Junior Swine Judging at noon and 4:30 p.m., Kids Tractor Pedal Pull at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 14, we have a wonderful family singing group call “Rockland Road” at 7:00 p.m. to entertain all ages. Western Horse speed events will start the day off at 8:00 a.m., and at 9:00 a.m. the Dairy will be judged.
Thursday, August 15, the evening grandstand entertainment will be the U. S. National Freestyle Motocross show starting at 7:00 p.m. That morning at 9:00 a.m. Beef Cattle, Jr. Heifer/Jr. Steer, will be judged at the Beef Show Arena. The Heavy Horse Halter Classes will be judged in front of the grandstand at 10:00 a.m. with Hitch including 4 Horse at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, August 16, The Illini Pullers Association brings in their souped up Tractors and Trucks. They will pull the sled in front of the grandstand, showing off the horsepower under the hood at 6:30 p.m., right after the Antique Tractor Parade that starts at 5:30. At 9:00 a.m. the 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. the Heavy Horses come back to thunder in front of the grandstand and entertain you with the big 6 and Unicorn Hitches.
Saturday, August 17, the car crushing, smoke-filled Demolition Derby will finish off five-days of fabulous entertainment with what is sure to be an amazing experience for all who attend! The horses are at the post as Harness Racing is on the track at 1:00 p.m. Other events on Saturday are Horseshoe Tournament at 10:00 a.m. and Kids Tractor Pedal Pull at 11:00 a.m. As always, the Fair Board works very hard to provide something for everyone.
Please come and enjoy the fair.
The Mega Band is available for purchase. 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) or $60.00 during the fair. Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show will return along with our Bike Give Away each day of the fair, and the popular Cake/Pie Walk.
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 over the years. It is no secret with the budget cuts the State of Illinois has imposed, we need your support to keep our fair going strong, so we can continue on with this important part of our county’s heritage.
Check out our website for more information at www.whitesidecountyfair.org.
