Press Releases
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April 12, 2010
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
10-01
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
17th and running right through Saturday, August 21nd finale. The 140th 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 17th is the first demolition derby of the fair. Check www.whitesidecountyfair.org for the 2010 Demo Derby Rules
Wednesday, August 18th 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 19th at 5:00 pm will be our 4th year of Twilight Harness Racing at the Whiteside County Fair. This was such a big hit last three years 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 20th 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 21st, 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.
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.
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
10-01
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
17th and running right through Saturday, August 21nd finale. The 140th 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 17th is the first demolition derby of the fair. Check www.whitesidecountyfair.org for the 2010 Demo Derby Rules
Wednesday, August 18th 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 19th at 5:00 pm will be our 4th year of Twilight Harness Racing at the Whiteside County Fair. This was such a big hit last three years 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 20th 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 21st, 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.
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.
June 25, 2010
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
10-02
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 fun filled five days of great entertainment. The Fair kicks off on Tuesday morning
August 17th and runs through Saturday night August 21st grand finale. This is the 140th year the annual fair is being held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL,
and it will start and end with a bang. As always, the fair board provides something for everyone, young and old alike.
The evening grandstand entertainment begins Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 with the action packed demolition derby. The entertainment continues with Next-
Level Pro-Bull riding on Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00. Traditional grandstand favorites return to finish out the week. Draft horse hitches and speed
events return on Thursday, August 19th after the Twilight Harness Racing at 5:00. Don’t miss the five classes of souped-up tractors and trucks that will take
over the grandstand on Friday, August 20th at 6:30. The fair’s five days of entertainment will end with the crowd pleasing demolition derby Saturday night
August 21st at 6:30.
Daily free events include the Grandpa Crachet shows and children’s bicycle giveaways daily. The Children’s Pedal Pulls return again on Tuesday at 2:00 p.
m. and Saturday at Noon with six divisions for youngsters ages 4 through 12. Various Textile Demonstrations will be going on again this year throughout the
week. Check back for times later in the paper or on the Whiteside County Fair website.
For those of you feeling lucky, the Harness racing returns with track records up for grabs. Twilight Harness Racing is back again this year on Thursday,
August 19th at 5:00. Friday and Saturday’s Harness racing will start each day at 1:00. or for those of you with a sweet tooth, chances will be sold at a nominal
cost to test entrants luck at winning a tasty treat in the “cake/pie walks” held Tuesday through Friday at 4:00 at the culinary department in the large exhibition
hall north of the secretary’s office.
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.
For more information, please visit us at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Don’t miss the action; we’ll see you at the fair!
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
10-02
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 fun filled five days of great entertainment. The Fair kicks off on Tuesday morning
August 17th and runs through Saturday night August 21st grand finale. This is the 140th year the annual fair is being held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL,
and it will start and end with a bang. As always, the fair board provides something for everyone, young and old alike.
The evening grandstand entertainment begins Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 with the action packed demolition derby. The entertainment continues with Next-
Level Pro-Bull riding on Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00. Traditional grandstand favorites return to finish out the week. Draft horse hitches and speed
events return on Thursday, August 19th after the Twilight Harness Racing at 5:00. Don’t miss the five classes of souped-up tractors and trucks that will take
over the grandstand on Friday, August 20th at 6:30. The fair’s five days of entertainment will end with the crowd pleasing demolition derby Saturday night
August 21st at 6:30.
Daily free events include the Grandpa Crachet shows and children’s bicycle giveaways daily. The Children’s Pedal Pulls return again on Tuesday at 2:00 p.
m. and Saturday at Noon with six divisions for youngsters ages 4 through 12. Various Textile Demonstrations will be going on again this year throughout the
week. Check back for times later in the paper or on the Whiteside County Fair website.
For those of you feeling lucky, the Harness racing returns with track records up for grabs. Twilight Harness Racing is back again this year on Thursday,
August 19th at 5:00. Friday and Saturday’s Harness racing will start each day at 1:00. or for those of you with a sweet tooth, chances will be sold at a nominal
cost to test entrants luck at winning a tasty treat in the “cake/pie walks” held Tuesday through Friday at 4:00 at the culinary department in the large exhibition
hall north of the secretary’s office.
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.
For more information, please visit us at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Don’t miss the action; we’ll see you at the fair!
July 12, 2010
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
10-03
For further information, contact:
Todd Mickley, Director of Publicity
815-772-2793
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PREMIUM BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 140th ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY, AUGUST 17th and RUNS THROUGH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st
MORRISON – Premium books for the 140th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 17th – 21st are now available at banks throughout the county.
Over $129,000 in premiums will be offered in prize money to the winners in over 1,500 different classes.
The fair premium book serves as a road map to the fair and all of the shows and events, along with providing the entry forms and processing information
necessary to enter the dozens of judged competition classes.
NOW AVAILABLE – ON LINE ENTRIES. The Whiteside County Fair now accepts Visa and MasterCard for entries and ticket purchases. You can make your
entries online by following the premiums link at www.whitesidecountyfair.org and use your Visa or MasterCard for payment. All the information you need to
get ready for the Whiteside County Fair is at your fingertips on our website.
Whiteside County Fair Press Release
10-03
For further information, contact:
Todd Mickley, Director of Publicity
815-772-2793
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PREMIUM BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 140th ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY, AUGUST 17th and RUNS THROUGH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st
MORRISON – Premium books for the 140th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 17th – 21st are now available at banks throughout the county.
Over $129,000 in premiums will be offered in prize money to the winners in over 1,500 different classes.
The fair premium book serves as a road map to the fair and all of the shows and events, along with providing the entry forms and processing information
necessary to enter the dozens of judged competition classes.
NOW AVAILABLE – ON LINE ENTRIES. The Whiteside County Fair now accepts Visa and MasterCard for entries and ticket purchases. You can make your
entries online by following the premiums link at www.whitesidecountyfair.org and use your Visa or MasterCard for payment. All the information you need to
get ready for the Whiteside County Fair is at your fingertips on our website.