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New Monster Truck Show times, evening show cancelled

IMPORTANT: Due to some unforeseen circumstances beyond our control we have had to make some timing changes to this event. We will now host 1 MASSIVE EVENT on Saturday July, 20th.

!! NEW TIMES!!

Gates Open: 11:00am

Track Party: 11:00am-1:30pm

Monster Truck Rides: 11:00am-

1:45pm

Show Starts: 2:00pm

We will have plenty of seating to accommodate the crowd. ALL Pre-Bought tickets will be honored!

Please note: This event is presented and managed by Overdrive Monster Trucks. They have rented the facilites from the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Questions should be directed to info@overdrivemonstertrucks.com.

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The Bureau County Fairgrounds has been the entertainment center of Bureau County for over 160 years. Since 1855 the Bureau County Fair has been the place to enjoy meeting your friends and neighbors, exhibit the best livestock and household items, and make memories with the whole family.

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