EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
155 Years of Fun! What’s Happening at the 2026 Whiteside County Fair
from Along The Rock · host The Radar Free Press
The 155th Whiteside County Fair is bringing five days of agriculture, entertainment, food, and family fun to Morrison, Illinois!On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Abe Houzenga, publicity director for the Whiteside County Fair, to talk about what visitors can expect when the fair returns August 18–22 at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds on Winfield Street.The Whiteside County Fair continues a long tradition of celebrating agriculture and bringing the community together, while also offering plenty of entertainment for visitors of all ages.This year's entertainment lineup includes:🐂 Tuesday – Bull Riding🤠 Wednesday – Bronc Riding🚛 Thursday – Monster Trucks + a special America's 250th anniversary fireworks show🚜 Friday – Truck & Tractor Pull💥 Saturday – Demolition DerbyMonster truck fans will also have the chance to see Bigfoot and get up close to the trucks and drivers before the show.There are several new additions and improvements at the fair this year, including Kids Bucks, an interactive children's game show, a new Bingo Barn, new food vendors and a newly replaced ticket booth on the Orange Street side of the fairgrounds.And, of course, visitors can enjoy livestock exhibits featuring cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and chickens, along with plenty of fair food and the popular milkshakes from the dairy stand near the livestock pavilion.🎟️ Admission:Adults: $10Children: $4Children 5 and under: FREEAdult Season Pass: $25Children ages 6–11 Season Pass: $10📅 155th Whiteside County FairAugust 18–22Whiteside County FairgroundsWinfield StreetMorrison, IllinoisWhether you're coming for the livestock, food, children's activities, monster trucks, fireworks, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, or simply the chance to enjoy time with friends and family, there's plenty to see and do at this year's fair.Watch the full episode to hear more about what's new and why the Whiteside County Fair remains a summer tradition in the Sauk Valley!👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:00:00 – Welcome to Along the Rock00:36 – The 155th Whiteside County Fair00:53 – How the Fair Has Changed01:50 – When & Where Is the Fair?02:17 – What to Expect at This Year’s Fair03:14 – New Attractions & Updates04:50 – A Favorite Part of the Fair05:39 – Fair Admission & Season Tickets06:05 – Monster Trucks, Bigfoot & More06:57 – What You Don’t Want to Miss07:40 – Thanks for WatchingCheck out The Radar Free Press and Follow us on all social media platforms below:https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress #WhitesideCountyFair #WhitesideCounty #CountyFair #MorrisonIllinois #MorrisonIL #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #IllinoisEvents #IllinoisFairs #MonsterTrucks #BullRiding #BroncRiding #DemolitionDerby #TruckAndTractorPull #Fireworks #FamilyFun #Agriculture #LocalEvents #SaukValley
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