Bureau County Fair Daily Schedule

Wednesday, Aug. 20
$5 Carload night and "$1.50 a Ride" Night
12:00 – Gates open
2:00 – 5:00 - WZOE Live Broadcast
1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 - Chain Saw Artist presented by Timber Falls Tree Service
3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 - Mark Preston’s Comedy Safari Show presented by Citizen’s FNB, Service Master,
Bureau/Putnam Co Crime Stoppers, Bureau County Republican
4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 - Wild World of Animals Show presented by Central Bank, Flowers by Julia, Parr Insurance
5:30 - Neil Kastor – WQAD Live Weather Broadcast
5:30-6:30 - Rick Moreland – Gospel Singer
7:00-9:00 - Generics Goodies Variety Band
9:30 - Cake Walk

GRANDSTAND
7:00 – Roadmap Ministries Presents:  Battle of the Praise Bands

Thursday, Aug. 21
Senior Citizen Day Seniors Admitted for $2.00 (62 years old and over)
5:00 – 10 PM - Wrist Band Night, Unlimited rides $17.00
12 Noon Senior Activities in Hospitality Tent including Bingo
1:00 – 5:00 - WZOE Live Broadcast
1:00 – 2:00 - WKEI Live Broadcast
TBA WLPO Live Broadcast
1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30 - Chain Saw Artist presented by Timber Falls Tree Service
4:00, 5:00 & 7:00 - Wild World of Animals Show presented by Central Bank, Flowers by Julia, Parr Insurance
6:00 – 7:00 - Ronald McDonald presented by Spring Valley McDonalds
3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 - Mark Preston’s Comedy Safari Show presented by Citizen’s FNB, Service Master,
Bureau/Putnam Co Crime Stoppers, Bureau County Republican
5:00 - Closing - Beer Garden by Tiskilwa Community Association
6:30 - Horse Speed Show in Arena
9:30 - Cake Walk

GRANDSTAND
7:00 p.m. – Roadmap Ministries Presents:  Comedian Bob Smiley

Friday, Aug. 22
Country Western Day
1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30 - Chain Saw Artist presented by Timber Falls Tree Service
4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 - Wild World of Animals Show presented by Central Bank, Flowers by Julia, Parr Insurance
3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 - Mark Preston’s Comedy Safari Show presented by Citizen’s FNB, Service Master,
Bureau/Putnam Co Crime Stoppers, Bureau County Republican
5:00 - Closing Beer Garden by Tiskilwa Community Association
5:00 - Closing - Armband Ride Night – Unlimited rides $17
9:30 - Cake Walk

GRANDSTAND
7:30 p.m. – 33rd Annual Country Show Featuring Rodney Atkins Presented by River Country, Illinois Valley Cellular, News Tribune, Skoonerz, Pioneer, Comcast, Euclid
Beverage, Piehl Chevrolet, Centrue Bank

Saturday, Aug. 23
Farm & City Day
8:00 am & Noon Draft Horse Halter Show in the Arena – Hitch classes begin approximately at noon presented by Clifton Gunderson, LLP
Noon – 3:00 pm - Sign up for Pedal Pullers and Racers
1:00-5:00 $15 Arm Band Ride Day
3:00 - Races begin for Pedal Pullers and Racers
1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30 - Chain Saw Artist presented by Timber Falls Tree Service
2:00 - Rooster Crowing Contest
4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 - Wild World of Animals Show presented by Central Bank, Flowers by Julia, Parr Insurance
2:00, 5:00 & 7:00 - Mark Preston’s Comedy Safari Show presented by Citizen’s FNB, Service Master,
Bureau/Putnam Co Crime Stoppers, Bureau County Republican
5:00 - Closing - Beer Garden by Tiskilwa Community Association
9:30 Cake Walk

GRANDSTAND
12:00 p.m. - Riverbend Antique Tractor Pull
6:00 p.m. – Illini State Pullers – Truck & Tractor Pull

Sunday, Aug. 24
Family Fun Day
10:00 am - County Worship Service – in Grandstand
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Wristband, Unlimited rides $17
Noon - Free Watermelon
12:30 & 1:30 - Final Chain Saw Artist presented by Timber Falls Tree Service
2:00 - Rooster Crowing Contest
2:30 - Auction of Carvings and Pie’s for Queen Sponsorship
Noon, 2:00 & 4:00 - Wild World of Animals Show presented by Central Bank, Flowers by Julia, Parr Insurance
1:00, 5:00 & 6:30 - Mark Preston’s Comedy Safari Show presented by Citizen’s FNB, Service Master,
Bureau/Putnam Co Crime Stoppers, Bureau County Republican
5:00 - Closing Beer Garden by Tiskilwa Community Association

GRANDSTAND
5:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby by Ramer Race Promotions Presented by Williams Construction & Budweiser

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