2008 Year in Review

Belts and Isenharts Named 2008 Friend of the Fair

Frank Belt Family

Norm Isenhart

Shirley Isenhart

The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce the Belt and Isenhart Family as the “2008 Friend of the Fair” honoree. Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events. This year, the board offers its sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many years of friendship, and for everything they have done for the Whiteside County Fair.

The Grandstand entertainment starts with the demolition derby on Tuesday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 13th the Draft Horse Halter Judging starts at Noon, and Next-Level Pro-Bullriding Productions will entertain the crowd as the featured entertainment at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. the (preliminary) Draft Horse Hitches will be judged, and at 5:00 p.m. the Twilight Harness Races will begin. After the races you will get to see the final of the Draft Horse Hitches & Western Speed Events. Five classes of souped-up tractors and trucks will take over the grandstand on Friday, August 15th at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. the second demolition derby will finish off the fair’s five-day evening grandstand events.

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 4:00 p.m. at the culinary department in the large exhibition hall north of the secretary’s office.

Harness racing takes over the racetrack Thursday at 5:00 p.m. with track records up for grabs. Friday and Saturday the action starts each day at 1:00 p.m. Children’s pedal pulls are scheduled on Tuesday and Saturday at 12:00 noon, with six divisions for youngsters ages 4 through 12.

Grandpa Cratchet will once again be joining us at the fair to entertain the kids, and there will be two bicycles given away each day with one at 2:00 and the other at 6:00.

Over $129,000 in premiums will be offered in prize money to the winners in over 1,500 different classes. The 60-page premium books are available at banks throughout the county or on line directly from the fair website.

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

The ever popular bingo under the tent will not be returning this year. Many attempts were made to find a replacement but no arrangements could be reached.

Correction from last weeks release, the Mississippi Valley Gymnastics and Cheerleading Team will perform on Wednesday August 13th at 5:30 p.m. on the fair grounds east of the brown building not on Tuesday.

As always, the fair board strives to provide something for everyone, young and old alike.

For more information, please visit Whiteside County Fair.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
July 18, 2008