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The 133rd Whiteside County Fair is Coming

The Whiteside County Fair is getting ready for another five days of great entertainment this year, beginning the morning of Tuesday, August 12th and running right through the Saturday, August 16th finale. The 133rd annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, will start and end with a bang, with the crowd-pleasing demolition derbies remaining as the opening and closing evening grandstand events.

The Fair Board is pleased to announce a return grandstand event as Thursday night’s feature. The multi-talented "4 Sisters & A Cousin" – who sing everything from their own original material to pop, Gospel, oldies and country--take the word "entertainment" to a whole new level. For over 25 years, their family harmony and humor have entertained audiences at places like the Grand Ole Opry, Silver Dollar City and Dollywood. Their upbeat, often zany and sometimes sentimental performances are guaranteed to please audiences of all ages.

Traditional grandstand favorites return—demolition derby on Tuesday, August 12th, draft horse hitches and speed events on Wednesday, August 13th as the featured entertainment, five classes of souped-up tractors and trucks taking over on Friday, August 15th, and on Saturday, August 16th, the second demolition derby will finish off the fair’s five-day evening attractions. As always, the fair board strives to provide something for everyone, young and old alike.

Daily free events include the new Chester Mouse stage shows, children’s bicycle giveaways and Oakhill Petting Zoo, which features a variety of unique and exotic animals. The popular bingo tent will be open at 7 p.m. each night of the fair. For those with a sweet tooth, chances will be sold at a nominal cost to test entrants’ luck at winning a tasty treat in the “cake walks” and “pie parades” held Tuesday through Friday at 4 p.m. at the culinary department in the large exhibition hall north of the secretary’s office.

Harness racing—with track records up for grabs—takes over the racetrack Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the action starting each day at 1 p.m. Children’s pedal pulls again are scheduled at noon on Tuesday and Saturday at 12 noon, with six divisions for youngsters ages 4 through 12.

Skinner’s Amusements of Crystal Lake will return again this year with their outstanding carnival and midway attractions, providing a festive and fun time for everyone.

Press Release from the Whiteside County Fair.

by Editor, theCity1.com
July 17, 2003