Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible, for all who participate and attend the many shows and events. The Fair Board is pleased to announce that the 2024 “Friend of the Fair” is Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.
During Fair week, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office provides reliable crowd control, premises security, and locator services for lost parents when the need arises. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office also mans a tent each year that hands out Deputy Sheriff badges for aspiring Law Enforcement youth.
In addition, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has hosted educational displays including: a seat belt demonstrator; wrecked vehicles that protected occupants who walked away; the Mobile Operation Command Center Vehicle.
Deputies are picture from August 2023.
This relationship between the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Whiteside County Fair dates back to former Sheriffs Butch Kimmel, Roger Schipper, and Kelly Wilhelmi (below right.) It continues with current Sheriff John Booker (left) and his staff.
In 2000, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol was recognized as the Friend of the Fair.
Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair, so we can continue with 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.