2008 67th ANNUAL FISHER COMMUNITY FAIR
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
www.fisherfair.com - phone: 217-897-1437 (fair week)
Saturday, July 12, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Entry Fee: $17 by 7/8/08; $10 without t-shirtRace Course is generally flat with a few short uphill and downhill grades. Starting and ending at the fairgrounds, it is run on city streets within the residential areas of Fisher. Pets, bicycles, inline skate, and strollers are not allowed.
Parking is available near the starting line at the fairgrounds. No parking will be permitted along the course.
Entry Fee is $17 (t-shirts provided), $10 without t-shirt for prerace entries. NO refunds. A limited number of t-shirts will be available on race day and not guaranteed to race-day registrants. Registration deadline is July 8, 2008. There will be a $2 additional charge for race day registration.
Packet Pick-Up and Race Day Registration is 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. in Glades Hall.
Split Times will be given at mile one and two during the race. Water is available at two locations along the course.
At the Finish Chute there is a race clock and timer. Numbers must be pinned to the front of shirts. Race officials will collect the perforated portion of each participant’s number.
Facilities and Refreshments. Electrolyte replacement drinks, water, and fruit will be supplied. Restrooms and showers are located on the fairgrounds. First aid and ambulance service will be available.
Overall Winners -- Plaques will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
Individual Category winners -- Medallions will be awarded t the first 3 finishers in each age group.
To enter complete and submit the entry blank and waiver on page 59. For More Information call David Peters at 217.897.1682, dinis52@aol.com.
5K Run Categories (Male and Female)
6-12 40-49
13-19 50-59
20-29 60 and Over
30-39Overall Winners Individual Winners
1st Place-$75 & Trophy Medallions will be awarded to
2nd Place-$50 & Trophy the first three finishers.
3rd Place-$25 & Trophy
Fun Walk Categories (Male and Female)
6-12 40-49
13-19 50-59
20-29 60 and Over
30-39Medallions will be awarded to the first three finishers in a given category.
Important Information For Walkers: This is a fun walk, NOT a run. Running will disqualify you from receiving an award. All walkers should line up at the rear of the participants at the start of the race.
4 P.M - 8:30 PM
Tuesday July 8th
Grandstands
Tuesday July 8th 7:30 PM
Entries accepted in Exhibit Building
Monday July 7th 6-8:30 PM
Tuesday July 8th 7-8:30 PM
Wednesday July 9th 8-10 AM
Open Beef Show, Livestock Barns Friday July 11th 8 AM
Open Dairy Goat Show, Livestock Barns Friday July 11th 9 AM
Open Sheep Show, Livestock Barns Thursday July 10th 8 AM
Friday, July 11, 2008
8:00 a.m. Rain or Shine
Grandstands
Total Premiums Offered: $4,910
Superintendent: Peggy Redding 217.898.1354 or 217.898.8208
Judge: TBA
Entry Fee: $5; Classes 2 and 18 $10; Class 12 $1
Exhibitor Fee: $10 per personPremiums
1st—$50 2nd—$40 3rd—$30 4th—$25
5th—$20 6th—$15 7th—$10Rules and Regulations
• Entrance to be posted. Call for accommodations if needed prior to show time.
• No stallions allowed on grounds.
• A.Q.H.A. rules to govern.
• Negative coggins required within 12 months for this event.
• Halter classes will not start before 10:00 a.m.
• Riders in class 12 lead line may not ride in any other classes.
• Under the Equine Activity Liability Act, each participant who engages in an equine activity expressly assumes the risks of engagement and legal responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of equine activities.Classes
58.01 Youth Barrels (18 and under)
Trophy by: Eaker Stables, Rantoul
58.02 Open Barrels
1st — $125 2nd — $100 3rd — $90 4th — $75
5th — $60 6th — $50 7th — $35 8th —$20
Trophy by: Hedrick’s Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
58.03 Ladies Barrels (19 and over)
Trophy by: Hoveln Heating & Cooling, Thomasboro
58.04 Men’s Barrels (19 and over)
Trophy by: Casey's General Stores, Fisher
58.05 Youth Poles (16 and under)
Trophy by: Eaker Stables, Rantoul
58.06 Open Poles
Trophy by: Fisher Farmers Grain & Coal, Fisher
58.07 Color Breed Halter (Horses over 56”)
Trophy by: Vesuvius, Fisher
58.08 Pony Halter (56” and under)
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
58.09 Quarter Horse Halter (Horses over 56”)
Trophy by: Gordyville˜uSA, Gifford
58.10 Showmanship (19 and over)
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
58.11 Showmanship (18 and under)
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
58.12 Lead Line (6 and under)
Ribbons Only
58.13 Walk-Trot (10 and under)
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
58.14 Walk-Trot (11 and over)
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
58.15 English Equitation, Hunt Seat
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
58.16 English Pleasure, Hunt Seat
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
58.17 Pony Pleasure (56” and under)
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
58.18 Open Western Pleasure
1st — $125 2nd — $100 3rd — $90 4th — $75
5th — $60 6th — $50 7th — $35 8th — $20
Trophy by: Gibson Vet Clinic, Gibson City
58.19 Youth Western Pleasure
Trophy by: REMAX Realty, Jan Kuykendall,
Champaign
58.20 Youth Western Horsemanship (18 and under)
Trophy by: Hoveln Heating & Cooling, Thomasboro
58.21 Western Horsemanship (19 and over)
Trophy by: The Andersons, Champaign
58.22 Ladies Western Pleasure (19 and over)
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
58.23 Men’s Western Pleasure (19 and over)
Trophy by: Gordyville USA, Gifford
Saturday July 12th, 2008
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Show
Livestock Barns
Premiums: $625
Superintendents: Bruce Busboom
Rules and Regulations
• Show is open only to “All American Mutts” to create a fun time for children and their pets.
• Participants must be 18 and under. Children may be accompanied by an adult.
• Trophies will be awarded in all classes.
• Judges decision will be final.
• Classes may be changed at the time of the show.Premiums
1st — $20 2nd – $15 3rd — $10 4th — $5
Classes
60.01 Dog-Owner Look Alike
Trophy by: Fisher Farmers Grain, Fisher
60.02 Longest Legs
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
60.03 Shortest Legs
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
60.04 Coat With Most Colors
Trophy by: Caseys General Stores, Fisher
60.05 Longest Tail
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
60.06 Shortest Tail
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
60.07 Performs the Most Tricks
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
60.08 Shortest Hair
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
60.09 Longest Hair
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
60.10 Curliest Hair
Trophy by: Fisher National Bank, Fisher
60.11 Weirdest Physical Feature
Trophy by: Vesuvius USA, Fisher
60.12 All American Mutt
Grand Prize – $50 and Trophy 2nd – $25 and Ribbon
Trophy by: Caseys General Stores, Fisher
- WIXY 100.3 Redneck Games Info
- WIXY 100.3 Redneck Games Entry Form
- WIXY 100.3 Redneck Games ONLINE Entry Form
Sponsored by:
JUST WHO IS A REDNECK?
Do you love fried foods,
BBQ’s, cold beer & sweet tea?
Do you enjoy outdoor events such as hunting, fishing, auto racing
and of course, fairs!?
Are you hard working, independent and patriotic?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, well, by gum … yer a Redneck!!
There is a little bit of Redneck in all of us, so don’t be ashamed ….
Come on and join us in the fun!
You’re invited to the:
- Fisher Community Fair, Fisher, IL
- Thursday, July 10th at 7pm.
We are going to be celebrating all kinds of Rednecks
with all new events for AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION,
just up your alley!We’ve retired the Donkey Races,
after 13 great and hilarious years
and have come up with another wild,
zany and totally outrageous evening of fun and laughter!WIXY 100.3 and the Fisher Community Fair have teamed up to provide
you with a night with all of the fun, games and laughter that you have come to
know and expect from the “best little fair in Champaign County”.Events such as:
- ?? Best Redneck Vehicle
- ?? King & Queen Contest
- ?? Bobbing for Pigs Feet
- ?? Hubcap Hurl
- ?? Redneck Horseshoes
1st place Prizes will be awarded in all categories plus much more! Come and
have a great night out with the family by attending and entering the WIXY
100.3/Fisher Fair Redneck Games. There will be plenty of seating for all and
ya’ll come is just a good way to get to know one another!
2008 Fisher community fair annual car show2008
Fisher Community Fair Car Show
Sponsored by: Midwest Muscle Car Club, Rantoul, IL
Held at:held at the fisher fairgrounds, Fisher
~ held rain or shine ~ Fisher Fairgrounds, Fisher, IL.
~Show he ld rain or shine~
Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Registration - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Participant Voting - 1:00pm
Car Show Awards - 3:00pm
$10.00 entry fee
Door prizes ~ 50/50 Drawing
Dash plaques for first 30 cars ~ Top 20 trophies
Open Antique Tractor class - Top 5
Best Camaro ~ Choice of Show
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Mark Coons, President
Midwest Muscle Car Club, Rantoul 217-893-0050
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m. Games Begin
Grandstands
Committee: Wendy Henderson and Shelley CulbertsonPrizes
1st — $1.75 2nd — $1.50 3rd — $1.25
- Each participant will receive a ride ticket. Ride tickets are sponsored by Amvets Auxiliary.
- Participants should be in grade listed in the
fall.
- Sack Race
a. Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten b. First and Second Grades c. Third and Fourth Grades d. Fifth and Sixth Grades - Egg Toss
a. Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
b. First and Second Grades
c. Third and Fourth Grades
d. Fifth and Sixth Grades - Water Balloon Toss
a. Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
b. First and Second Grades
c. Third and Fourth Grades
d. Fifth and Sixth Grades
- Sack Race
Saturday July 12
LARGE & SMALL CAR
DEMOLITION DERBY
6:00 p.m.
Grandstands
Premiums: $1200
Superintendent: Greg McCoy
Committee: Buddy Cohoon, Jeff Cribbett, Harris Drennan, Mark Drennan, Cecil Herbsleb, Tim Palmer, Glen Richardson, Dan Spaulding
Trophies by Title Sponsor Dewey State Bank
Entry fee: $30 large car derby; $15 small car derby; $20 Truck Derby $20 Pit PassRules and Regulations
• All participants must pre-enter and pre-pay by calling the superintendent at 217.897.1021.
• Must be 18 years old to drive.
• Entry fee admits car and driver. Pit crew members must purchase a pit pass for $20 each; limit of four pit passes per vehicle entered.
• 48 car limit – Title MUST accompany entry.
• Must be pre-entered and pre-paid. Must bring title with car (no exceptions).
• Program starts promptly at 6:00 p.m.
• No beer or liquor allowed in pits.
• NO alcohol or drugs permitted in pit area. Any driver or pit crew member under the influence will be escorted out.
• All cars will be inspected off of the trailer. Car must be checked in at least two hours before start time.
• An on-site separate tech crew is responsible for car inspection per Fair rules. The tech crew supervisor will make the final decision about eligibility. Drivers have until 6:00 p.m. to make the necessary adjustments in order to qualify.
• Off of street stock cars only. NO commercial vehicles, ambulances, hearses, limos, or imperials.
• All glass, trim, lights, etc. must be removed.
• Radiators must remain in stock position. Transmission coolers optional. NO engine oil coolers.
• All hoods will be open for inspection.
• Stock gas tank must be removed and replaced with a tank inside the car with a six gallon maximum. The gas must be tightly secured and covered with a protective firewall.
• Batteries must be moved inside driver’s compartment and must be secured and covered.
• Driver’s doors may be welded solid. All other doors can be welded with a six-inch weld, then a three inch gap (NOT SOLID). Tailgates on wagons must be wired or bolted, no welds. Tailgates on trucks may be welded with a six-inch weld, then a three-inch gap (NOT SOLID).
• Hood, trunk, and tailgates may be fastened with six ¾-inch bolts or six places with #9 wire. Must be outboard of radiator. Must use either bolts or wire, not a combination of the two. Cannot go through the frame. Additional wire may be used but must be from sheet metal to sheet metal.
• Any tire must not exceed 16.5.
• Body bolts can be replaced with up to ¾-inch bolts, 5"x5"washers. Seam welding is allowed. Leafspring conversions are allowed, eight springs maximum.
• Four-point cages are allowed. NO kicker bars forward or backward from cage allowed. Vertical bars must go straight down. Cage not to exceed six inches behind seat. Driver must have working seatbelts and use them. NO bars outside of car. Cage highly recommended.
• NO plating or reinforcing of any part of the frame or core support. NO painting or undercoating of frame.
• Cars without headers through hood must have two eight-inch holes on each side of carburetor.
• Must make contact every 60 seconds.
• Must have seat belts. Shoulder harness optional.
• Fans may be removed.
• All air-conditioning compressors must be removed.
• More than one car can be entered by the same entrant.
• can use two batteries.
• All drivers must wear regulation type helmets.
• Flag rules will be explained at driver’s meeting.
• White flag must be brought down if disabled.
• No car can run in final unless qualified from heats.
• No pressurized fuel.
• Judges decision is final.
• Both front doors must be painted white.
• Drivers with a fire will receive one warning before being disqualified.
• Air bags must be removed.
• Women can compete in same event with men.
• Cars participating in the small car derby must be four cylinders and the wheelbase must not exceed 104”.
• If it is not listed in the rules and is questionable, call and ask. Don’t be sent away because you did not know.
• Any protests should be made prior to the feature. After the feature begins, it is to late.61.01 Large Car Derby Heat One
61.02 Large Car Derby Heat Two
61.03 Small Car Feature
61.04 Large Car Derby Consolation
61.05 Truck Feature
61.06 Mini Van Feature
61.07 Large Car Feature
Swyear Amusements on the Midway
Tuesday July 8th 6-10 PM
Wednesday July 9 6-10 PM $15 armband
Thursday July 10th 6-10 PM
Friday July 11th 6-10 PM $15 armband
Saturday July 12th 2-5 PM 1 coupon less than advertised on the ride
Amusement Rides provided by Swyear Amusments
Saturday July 12th 4 PM
Sponsored by : Sunshine Christian Pre-School, Fisher
Friday July 11th 5 PM
Sponsored by:
Fisher AMVETS Post #52
Friday, July 11
6:00 p.m.
Glades Hall
Superintendents: Jack and Virginia Welborn
Lowell and Carol Heiser
Registration: 5:30 a.m. in Glades HallRules and Regulations
- Prizes, ribbons, and trophies will be awarded.
- Each participant will win a prize.
- Rules and instructions will be explained prior to pull.
- Must be 12 or under on the day of the event to
participate
Trophies and Tractors Provided By:
Arends & Sons, Inc., Gibson City, IL
Arends Brothers, Inc., Urbana, IL
BigR, Gibson City, IL
Birkey’s Case IH, Gibson City, IL
Kuhn’s Equipment, Rt. 47 Gibson City, IL
Sled, Pedal Tractors, and Weigh Scales Provided By:
Marvin Bell, Mahomet, ILWeight Classes (decided by child’s weight)
1. 30-45 lbs
2. 46-60 lbs.
3. 61-75 lbs
4. 76-90 lbs
WEDNESDAY
Courtesy of:
6:00 p.m.
Grandstands
Premiums: $9,100
Superintendents: Kurt Kesler, Vernon Rutledge
Rules and Regulations
• Tractor pull governed by Illinois Tractor Pullers Association (I.T.P.A.)
• Fisher Community Fair Association reserves theright to accept or reject any or all entries.
• Track will be maintained by the Fisher Community Fair Association.
• No abusive language allowed on the fairgrounds.
• Entry blanks will be furnished the day of the pull at the fair office. Each contestant must sign an entry blank.
• Contest to be governed by judge or judges. All decisions of the judges are final.
• Fisher Community Fair will be in no way responsible for any accidents to persons or their equipment. All contestants participate at their own risk.
• Tractors must be weighed before coming to pull.
• Entry fee allows the puller and one helper free through the gate. Both must be in the vehicle transporting the pulling tractor. No other vehicles will allowed in for free.
• Any classes that are not actually performed or run off because of weather or other conditions beyond control, will not be paid premiums by the order of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs.
• Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. in fair office, located SW corner of track.
• Trophy and prize money will be awarded by the sponsor presented.
• All vehicles left in the track area after midnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. in each class57.01 6,000 lb. Super Stock Tractors ($2000 purse)
Entry Fee — $20
1st – $480 & Trophy 2nd – $330 3rd – $285
4th – $255 5th – $200 6th – $170 7th – $140 8th – $100
BASF/EHLER BROS, Thomasboro, IL
57.02 5,800 lb. Modified Tractors ($2000 class purse)
Entry Fee — $20
1st — $480 & Trophy 2nd — $370 3rd — $285
4th — $255 5th — $200 6th — $170 7th – $140
8th — $100
57.03 20,000 lb. SuperStock Semi’s ($2,000 class purse)
Entry Fee — $20
1st — $480 & Trophy 2nd — $370 3rd — $285
4th — $255 5th — $200 6th — $170 7th — $140
8th — $100
57.04 8,200 lb. SuperStock Tractors ($3100 purse)
Entry Fee — $35
1st — $685 & Trophy 2nd — $585 3rd — $485
4th — $385 5th — $315 6th — $265 7th — $215
8th—$165
WEDNESDAY
Courtesy of:
6:00 p.m.
Grandstands
Purse: $4,400
Superintendent: Kurt Kesler, Vernon Rutledge
Trophies Sponsored by:Farm Credit Services, Champaign
Rules and Regulations - Tractor Pulls
• Tractor Pull governed by Illinois Tractor Pullers Association (I.T.P.A.)
• Fisher Community Fair reserves the right to accept or reject any or all entries.
• Track will be maintained by the Fisher Community Fair, Track crew.
• No abusive language allowed on the fairgrounds.
• Entry blanks will be furnished the day of the pull at the fair office. Each contestant must sign an entry blank.
• Contest to be governed by judge or judges. All decisions of the judges are final.
• Fisher Community Fair will be in no way responsible for any accidents to persons or their equipment. All contestants participate at their own risk.
• Tractors must be weighed before coming to the pull.
• Entry fee allows the puller and one helper free through the gate. Both must be in the vehicle transporting the pulling tractor. No other vehicles will be allowed in for free.
• Any classes that are not actually performed or run off because of weather or other conditions beyond our control will not be paid premiums by the order of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs.
• Registration will begin at 4:30pm in the fair office, located in the SE corner of the track.
• Trophies will be awarded by the sponsor, Farm Credit Services in each class presented.
• All vehicles left in the track area after midnight will be towed at the owner’s expense.
62.01 1,050 lb. Super Stock Tractors ($700 purse)
Entry fee – $10
1st – $160 & trophy 2nd – $130 3rd – $100
4th – $90 5th – $70 6th – $60 7th – $50
8th – $40
62.02 2,000 lb. Mini Rod Tractors ($1000 purse)
Entry fee – $20
1st – $250 & trophy 2nd – $205 3rd – $160
4th – $125 5th – $90 6th – $70 7th – $60
8th – $40
62.03 5,500 Antique Tractors ($700 purse)
Entry fee – $10
1st – $160 & trophy 2nd – $130 3rd – $100
4th – $90 5th – $70 6th – $60 7th – $50
8th – $40
62.04 5,500 lb. Classic Tractors ($900 purse)
Entry fee – $10
1st – $160 & trophy 2nd – $130 3rd – $100
4th – $ 90 5th – $70 6th – $60
7th – $50 8th – $40