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Copyright © 2005-2011 Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society
April 12, 2012
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
12-01

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   MORRISON -- The Whiteside County Fair is getting ready for another five days of great entertainment this year,
beginning the morning of Tuesday, August 14th and running right through Saturday, August 18th finale.  The
142nd 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 14th is the first demolition derby of the fair.  Some other events the first day of the fair is
Western Horse Show, Kids Pedal Pull, Open & Jr. Swine Judging, and Rabbit Judging.

   Wednesday, August 15th grandstand 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 16th at 5:00 pm will be Twilight Harness Racing at the Whiteside County Fair.  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 17th we have NEW for this year the 11,000 lb Big Tractor class and the MOD Tractor class plus
back from last year the 7,000 lb class and two classes of trucks (6,200 lb SS and 8,000 lb PS) taking their turn
pulling the sled down the track.    

   Saturday, August 18th, the second demolition derby will finish off the fair’s five-day evening attractions.  Some
other events on Saturday are Horseshoe Tournament, Kids Pedal Pull, Lawn Mower racing, and Loghogger
Carving Auction.  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.

   Lawn Mower Racing is coming back again this year on Saturday the 18th.  ILMRA-Illinois Lawn Mower Racing
Association will be entertaining in front of the grandstand at 1:00pm.



   Thank You for supporting the Whiteside County Fair.  With the budget cuts from the State of Illinois we need
you to help in keeping the Fair going for many years to come.  Check out our website for more information about
the fair at.  www.whitesidecountyfair.org