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Copyright © 2005-2008 Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society
Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR TWO POPULAR WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR EVENTS THAT RETURN FOR THIS YEAR’S FIVE-DAY RUN, AUGUST 12-16
MORRISON –Antique tractor buffs and wrist wrestling fans will have a heyday at this year’s 138th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August
12-16.
Display your Antique Tractor at this year’s Whiteside County Fair. Each participant will receive a 138th 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. 15th. Anyone displaying their Antique Farm Tractor at the 2008 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. 16th. 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
ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR TWO POPULAR WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR EVENTS THAT RETURN FOR THIS YEAR’S FIVE-DAY RUN, AUGUST 12-16
MORRISON –Antique tractor buffs and wrist wrestling fans will have a heyday at this year’s 138th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August
12-16.
Display your Antique Tractor at this year’s Whiteside County Fair. Each participant will receive a 138th 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. 15th. Anyone displaying their Antique Farm Tractor at the 2008 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. 16th. 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
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. 4th, for the entire week prior to the 138th annual Whiteside County Fair which kicks off Aug. 12th.
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. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4th through Saturday,
Aug. 9th in preparation for the fair. The office will also be open on Monday, Aug. 11th and will remain open through the end of the fair Saturday, Aug.
16th.
The office of the treasurer is located in the same building and will be selling reserve grandstand seating for Tuesday and Saturday night’s
demolition derbies and season tickets for the fair. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4th and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug 5th through Friday, Aug. 8th. The office will also be open on Monday, Aug. 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will remain open through the end
of the fair Saturday, Aug. 16th.
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.
The fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m. August 12th 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.
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. 4th, for the entire week prior to the 138th annual Whiteside County Fair which kicks off Aug. 12th.
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. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4th through Saturday,
Aug. 9th in preparation for the fair. The office will also be open on Monday, Aug. 11th and will remain open through the end of the fair Saturday, Aug.
16th.
The office of the treasurer is located in the same building and will be selling reserve grandstand seating for Tuesday and Saturday night’s
demolition derbies and season tickets for the fair. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4th and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug 5th through Friday, Aug. 8th. The office will also be open on Monday, Aug. 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will remain open through the end
of the fair Saturday, Aug. 16th.
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.
The fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m. August 12th 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT’S NEW AT THE WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR FOR THE 138th ANNUAL EVENT, WHICH RUNS AUGUST 12-16.
MORRISON – 138th Annual Whiteside County Fair that opens the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 12, and runs through the Saturday, Aug. 16, grand finale.
LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting will be making 4 carvings a day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday that will be auctioned on Saturday around 4 p.
m. 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. Mississippi Valley Gymnastics Show Team and Cheerleading Team will be performing on Wednesday, Aug 13th at 5:30
by the picnic area by the Ag building. This will be an awesome show with kids ages 5-16 years old performing gymnastics stunts as well as a
performance by the Cheer Team. That same day at 7:00 p.m. 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. 12th from 12:00 noon-300 p.m. Basic Quilting
Techniques, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Learn to Crochet, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Cake Decorating.
Wednesday, Aug. 13th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Learn to Knit and Propagation of Plants, 3:00-4:00 p.m. is Wood Carving.
Thursday, Aug. 14th from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Photography Tips, 1:00-1:30 p.m. Tips on Preparing your Exhibit, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Beading, 2:00-3:00 p.
m. Computer Fun – Making Calendars, Greeting Cards, etc. 2;00-4:00 p.m. Basket weaving, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Flower Arranging.
Friday, Aug. 15th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Scrapbooking – Bring two 4x6 Photos for a small project, 2:00-3:00 p.m. One Stroke Decorative Painting, 3:00-4:
00 p.m. Gardening Body Smarts.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR FOR THE 138th ANNUAL EVENT, WHICH RUNS AUGUST 12-16.
MORRISON – 138th Annual Whiteside County Fair that opens the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 12, and runs through the Saturday, Aug. 16, grand finale.
LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting will be making 4 carvings a day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday that will be auctioned on Saturday around 4 p.
m. 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. Mississippi Valley Gymnastics Show Team and Cheerleading Team will be performing on Wednesday, Aug 13th at 5:30
by the picnic area by the Ag building. This will be an awesome show with kids ages 5-16 years old performing gymnastics stunts as well as a
performance by the Cheer Team. That same day at 7:00 p.m. 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. 12th from 12:00 noon-300 p.m. Basic Quilting
Techniques, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Learn to Crochet, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Cake Decorating.
Wednesday, Aug. 13th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Learn to Knit and Propagation of Plants, 3:00-4:00 p.m. is Wood Carving.
Thursday, Aug. 14th from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Photography Tips, 1:00-1:30 p.m. Tips on Preparing your Exhibit, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Beading, 2:00-3:00 p.
m. Computer Fun – Making Calendars, Greeting Cards, etc. 2;00-4:00 p.m. Basket weaving, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Flower Arranging.
Friday, Aug. 15th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Scrapbooking – Bring two 4x6 Photos for a small project, 2:00-3:00 p.m. One Stroke Decorative Painting, 3:00-4:
00 p.m. Gardening Body Smarts.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIRGOERS WILL BE TREATED TO TOURS OF THE FAIR GROUND’S CENTURY OLD HISTORIC ROUND BARN FOR THIRD
YEAR DURING THE 138th ANNUAL EVENT, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY AUGUST 12, THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 16.
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 138th annual fair, Aug. 12-16.
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. 13th
through Friday, Aug. 15th. The 2 p.m. tour will start right after the bicycle give away.
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
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIRGOERS WILL BE TREATED TO TOURS OF THE FAIR GROUND’S CENTURY OLD HISTORIC ROUND BARN FOR THIRD
YEAR DURING THE 138th ANNUAL EVENT, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY AUGUST 12, THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 16.
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 138th annual fair, Aug. 12-16.
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. 13th
through Friday, Aug. 15th. The 2 p.m. tour will start right after the bicycle give away.
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
Saturday, Aug 16th from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Paper Bead Making, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Learn Tatting – Needle/Shuttle.
Grandpa Cratchet puppet show will return to the Fair again this year.
Wilson Family Rides will provide the midway entertainment, with new rides and attractions that will delight fair-goers this year. Only $9 gets a rider
unlimited rides from 1-5 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 $15 wristband. Look for $2 off coupons in the newspapers, as well as in this year’s fair book,
to make Midway Madness an even better deal.
For more information about these, or any other fair events, check out the fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org
Grandpa Cratchet puppet show will return to the Fair again this year.
Wilson Family Rides will provide the midway entertainment, with new rides and attractions that will delight fair-goers this year. Only $9 gets a rider
unlimited rides from 1-5 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 $15 wristband. Look for $2 off coupons in the newspapers, as well as in this year’s fair book,
to make Midway Madness an even better deal.
For more information about these, or any other fair events, check out the fair’s website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR SETS TIME TO HONOR THE “2008 FRIEND OF THE FAIR” DURING THE 138th ANNUAL
EVENT, WHICH RUNS AUGUST 12-16
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. 13 at 6:45 p.m. before the Next-Level
Pro-Bullriding at 7:00 p.m.
The fair board has chosen The Belt & Isenhart Family as the “2008 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 Dairy shows they have done at 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
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR SETS TIME TO HONOR THE “2008 FRIEND OF THE FAIR” DURING THE 138th ANNUAL
EVENT, WHICH RUNS AUGUST 12-16
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. 13 at 6:45 p.m. before the Next-Level
Pro-Bullriding at 7:00 p.m.
The fair board has chosen The Belt & Isenhart Family as the “2008 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 Dairy shows they have done at 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