Whiteside County Fair demolition derby tickets on sale Aug. 9

Demolition derby premiums at the Aug. 22 demolition derby at the Whiteside County Fair will be increased to $8,000, and will pay out five places instead of three, to offer a better chance for drivers to win money, fair officials said in a news release. In addition, trophies will be given to the top three drivers in each class. (Courtesy of Todd Mickley, Whiteside Coounty Fair)

MORRISON — Reserved seating for the demolition derby at the Whiteside County Fair will go on sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or by following the link at whitesidecountyfair.org starting Tuesday, Aug. 10. Reserved seats are $8; handling fees are added to online purchases.

The 150th Whiteside County Fair runs Tuesday, Aug. 17 to Saturday, Aug. 21. Mega Bands and season passes are available in advance for $50 at the fairgrounds main office starting Aug. 9. Fair entries can be delivered to the fair office starting then, too.