2008 Year in Review

138th Annual Whiteside County Fair - August 12-16

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 Saturday, August 16th finale. The 138th 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.

Tuesday, August 12th is the first demolition derby of the fair. Check Whiteside County Fair Page for the 2008 Demo Derby Rules

Wednesday, August 13th entertainment, you will see Pro-Bull Riding provided by Next Level Productions with the areas best bull rider competitors putting on a great bull riding show for you.

Thursday, August 14th at 5:00 pm will be our 2nd year of Twilight Harness Racing at the Whiteside County Fair. This was such a big hit last year that we are doing it again this year. Following this will be Draft Horse Hitches & Western Speed Events. This will be a great night to see harness racing, the Beautiful Draft Horses, and the speed event horses.

Friday, August 15th we have five classes of souped-up tractors and trucks taking their turn pulling down the track. We will also have the lawn tractors doing their pulls at the same time right in front of the grandstand.

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.

Wilson Family Rides will entertain the kids and adults again this year with their outstanding carnival and midway attractions, providing a festive and fun time for everyone.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
March 31, 2008