Press Releases
July 13, 2009
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
09-04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE 139th ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR, WHICH STARTS TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th, AND RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd,
WILL HONOR MARK SCHULER.

MORRISON – The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce Mark Schuler as the “2009 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 Mark has done for the Whiteside County Fair.

Bingo is back this year thanks to Pearl City Lions Club that will be open every night of the fair from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Grandstand entertainment starts with the demolition derby on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m.  Wednesday, August 19th 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 20th 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 21st at 6:30 p.m.  Saturday, August 22nd 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 at 2:00 p.m. 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 of the fair.

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.

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

For more information, please visit us at www.whitesidecountyfair.org
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July 29, 2009
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
09-06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR TWO POPULAR WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR EVENTS THAT RETURN FOR THIS YEAR’S FIVE-DAY RUN, AUGUST 18-22

MORRISON –Antique tractor buffs and wrist wrestling fans will have a heyday at this year’s 139th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 18-
22.  

Display your Antique Tractor at this year’s Whiteside County Fair.  Each participant will receive a 139th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their
antique tractor.  The exhibitor’s will fire up their engines for the parade about one hour before the start of that evening’s truck, tractor, and garden tractor
pulls at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21st.  Anyone displaying their Antique Farm Tractor at the 2009 Whiteside County Fair will be required to purchase a
Season Membership Pass which will automatically enter them into the exhibition.  Due to space constraints, the display will be limited to "restored or
good original" tractors.  The fair also welcomes for display, hit and miss engines that are in working order.  No garden tractors or implements are
allowed unless the implements are mounted to the tractor.  Pre-registration is recommended and can be done by contacting Ron Shank at 772-7157
or Francis Venhuizen at 772-3241.

The fair once again will host the World National Wrist Wrestling Association tournament on Saturday, Aug. 22nd.  Weigh-in and registration is from
noon until 1:00 p.m. in the beef barn east of the round barn.  Competition gets underway at 1:00 p.m., with categories for men and women.  The entry
fee for the competition is $5.00.

For more information about these, or any other fair events, check out the fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org
July 29, 2009
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
09-05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR OFFICES OPEN FOR ENTRIES AND TICKET SALES

MORRISON –Whiteside County Fair Secretary, Mary Beth Dombroski, has announced that the fair offices will be open for business beginning Monday,
Aug. 10th, for the entire week prior to the 139th annual Whiteside County Fair which kicks off Aug. 18th.

The office of the secretary is located in the building near the grandstand at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, in Morrison, and will be accepting hand
delivered entries, as well as processing those received by mail.  Reserved grandstand seating for Tuesday and Saturday night’s demolition derbies and
season tickets for the fair will also be available in the Secretary's Office beginning Monday August 10th. The Secretary's Office will be open from 8:00 a.
m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10th through Saturday, Aug. 15th in preparation for the fair.  The office will also be open on Monday, Aug. 17th and will
remain open through the end of the fair Saturday, Aug. 22nd.

There are no entry fees for exhibits in the Departments of Agriculture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Textiles, Culinary and Hobbies. However, exhibitors must
purchase a $15.00 season membership ticket.  That ticket allows the exhibitor to enter items in any of the departments listed above and provides
unlimited admission to the fairgrounds throughout the fair’s five-day run.

Livestock exhibitors are required to pay exhibit fees and should consult this year’s fair book or website for details.

All exhibitors are urged to refer to the fair premium book or website for details on the requirements to enter the various competitions, which this year
offers over $129,000 in premiums, purses and prizes.  The fair books are available at banks throughout Whiteside County and will be available the week
before the fair at the fair office.  Premium book information can also be downloaded from the fair website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org in the premium
section.

Entries must be done online or in writing, with the applicable fees submitted by the appropriate deadlines as listed in the fair book.

The treasurer’s office will accommodate those wishing to buy season membership tickets, which allows the ticket-holder unlimited admission to the
fair.  An adult season membership ticket costs $15 each, while a child’s weekly pass is $3.  Tickets for both children and adults may also be purchased
at the gate during the fair.  Single adult daily admission for the fair is $5 for those 12 years and older, and $1 for children ages 6 through 11.  Children 5
and under are free.

Those wishing to reserve grandstand seating for Tuesday and Saturday nights’ demolition derbies may do so during the week prior to the fair at the
treasurer’s office.  Reserved seating is $3 per person and is sold on a first-come, first-served basis with a limited number of seats available.  Saving
seats by using blankets, etc. for general seating is not allowed.  Any items used for saving seats will be removed by the fair staff.

Bicycle Give Away will be at different times this year with two on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6:00 p.m.  Saturday’s schedule will be
during the day at 1:00 - 3:00 – 6:00 with also two bikes each time.

The fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m. August 18th with the western horse show.

All the information you need to get ready for the Fair is at your fingertips on our website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org.  Written inquires can be directed
to the Whiteside County Fair, P.O. Box 88, Morrison, IL  61270.
Aug. 7, 2009
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
09-07b

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIRGOERS WILL BE TREATED TO TOURS OF THE FAIR GROUND’S CENTURY OLD HISTORIC ROUND BARN FOR THE
139th ANNUAL EVENT, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY AUGUST 18, THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 22.

MORRISON –Tours of the Whiteside County Fairground’s historic “round barn” were so popular last year that they are being scheduled again for this
year’s 139th annual fair, Aug. 18-22.

The twice daily free tours, given by former board member and friend of the fair Ed Abbott, will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19th
through Friday, Aug. 21st.  

Those interested in taking the tour are asked to assemble outside the secretary’s office in the center of the fair grounds.  Each tour will last 30 – 60
minutes to view the beautiful barns on the fair grounds.

The century old barn—which actually has 14 sides—is only one of a few remaining barns from the turn of the century with such a historic link to the
past.  In recent years, volunteers and fair board members have made a special commitment to restoration and renovation of the barn which serves as
a focal point of the fair grounds.  

During fair week heavy horse exhibitors turn the barn into a show place for their beautiful livestock as they await their turns in the show ring.

For more information about these, or any other fair events, check out the fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org
.Aug. 11, 2009
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
09-08

For further information, contact:
Todd Mickley, Director of Publicity
815-772-2793

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR SETS TIME TO HONOR THE “2009 FRIEND OF THE FAIR” DURING THE 139th ANNUAL EVENT,
WHICH RUNS AUGUST 18-22

MORRISON –It’s a fairly brief ceremony, but Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors President Paul Vock considers it one of the
most important events of each year’s fair.

It is the “Friend of the Fair” presentation, this year scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 6:45 p.m. before the Next-Level Pro-
Bullriding at 7:00 p.m.

The fair board has chosen Mark Schuler as the “2009 Friend of the Fair” honoree.  Since 1989, the board has sought to single out
those who have made an extra effort to help support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who
participate or attend the many shows and events.

“This year, the board offers its sincere thanks for the many years of friendship and everything Mark does for the Whiteside County
Fair” according to Vock.

“It is always a great pleasure to present this award,” he said, noting the fair’s continued success depends on so many people
doing so many different things.

For more information about the fair, check out the fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org  
Aug. 7, 2009
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
09-07a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AT THE WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR FOR THE 139th ANNUAL EVENT, RUNNING AUGUST 18-22

MORRISON – 139th Annual Whiteside County Fair that opens the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 18, and runs through the Saturday, Aug. 22, grand finale.

LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting will be making carvings daily on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday that will be auctioned on Saturday
around 4 p.m.  This event will be sponsored again this year by Five Star Enterprises.  Make sure you stop by each day and see what kinds of
sculptures are being made.  This will be located south of the brown building or just follow the sound of the chainsaw.  Next-Level Pro-Bullriding will
be showing the crowd some exciting Bull Riding.  Get ready to watch the bulls blast out the shoots with the riders hand tied down to the bull and trying
to stay on for 8 seconds.

Textile Demonstrations will be going on again this year the week of the fair.  Tuesday, Aug. 18th from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Basic Quilting Techniques,
2:00-2:30 p.m. Decorative Fruit Basket.  

Wednesday, Aug. 19th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Knitting Basics, 2:00-3:00 p.m. is House Pest Control - Japanese Beetles, Moles, and questions on
Emerald Ash Boer.

Thursday, Aug. 20th from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Scrapbooking, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Beading - Using crimp beads & clasp, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Flower Arranging. 3:
00-4:00 p.m. Basket weaving

Friday, Aug. 21st from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Cake Decorating.

Saturday, Aug 22nd from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tatting – Learn both Needle & Shuttle.

Grandpa Cratchet puppet show will return to the Fair again this year.

Wilson Family Rides will provide the midway entertainment that will delight fair-goers this year.  Only $12 gets a rider unlimited rides from 2-6 p.m. on
“wristband days”—Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  “Midway Madness” takes over Wednesday from 1-9 p.m. when a rider can ride to his or her content
with the purchase of a $20 wristband.

For more information about these, or any other fair events, check out the fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org