Clinton County Fair revs up summer shows

MORRISONVILLE | Clinton County Fair events are revving up for a fun-filled six days of food, music, shows and farm finery. This year marks the 75th anniversary for the Clinton County Agricultural Society's summer celebration, July 25 to July 30. Versus Monster Trucks will return to the grandstand for two nights, Friday and Saturday, for what Clinton County Fair Events Manager Mike Perrotte calls a ground-pounding, high-flying and free-wheeling show. "The shows have been highly popular in the past and will surely see sell-out crowds again." Perrotte announced new drivers and trucks that will join in the 2023 rush and crush and jump include a female driver, a Hollywood stuntman and a monster fire truck. "Among the five colossal vehicles that will face off in heart-pounding skill competitions and freestyle spectacles July 28 and July 29 will be 'Muddy Girl,' driven by Anne Breaud and 'Backdraft,' a monster fire truck operated by veteran driver Paul Breaud," Perrotte announced. "We are thrilled that Anne and Paul will be joining us for both shows. It will be exciting to have a woman behind the wheel of a monster truck for the first time in the history of the Clinton County Fairgrounds. The monster fire truck is sure to be a crowd-pleaser as well." Hollywood stuntman Chris Morena, whose stunts can be seen in commercials, TV shows and movies, including "Footloose," "Big Mamma's House 3," "Ten" and "Transformers 4," is looking to make a huge jump this year. "He is going to attempt to jump a car over 160 feet before crashing into a pile of parked cars lined up side-by-side," Perrotte said. Competitors in the Versus Monster Trucks skill and freestyle challenge include: "Stone Crusher," driven by eight-time Monster Jam World Finals competitor Steve Sims, who took home the Versus Monster Trucks "Big Air Award" from the 2022 Clinton County Fair. "Hooked," operated by Bryan Wright, who swept the team skills competitions last year during his first appearance at the Clinton County Fair. This truck also competed in the 2015 Monster Jam World Finals Young Guns Shootout. And "Excavator," featuring 2022 Versus Monster Trucks Rookie of the Year Gage Bursey behind the wheel for his third appearance in Morrisonville. Tickets are available at clintoncountyfair.com. All tickets are general admission and can be purchased in advance for $25 per adult and $12 per child. The first 100 advance adult tickets will be sold for $20 each, and the first 100 child passes for $8 each. Track Passes are included with all advance online tickets and will allow pass holders access to the track from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Depending on availability, general admission tickets may be purchased at the gate the day of the show for $25 for adults and $12 for children. FAIR SUMMER DAYS Opening ceremonies for the 75th Annual Clinton County Fair are set for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, following a busy day of shows, magic, exhibits and 4-H riding competition, truck and tractor pulling. The carnival rides and midway open up at 6 p.m. the first night, then at 12 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Grandstand performances this year feature Megan Moroney on Wednesday, July 26, which is veteran's day with reduced gate admission for military vets. On Thursday, Roots and Boots rocks the stage. Friday is senior citizen's day at the fair with reduced gate entry price. Grandstand performances and Versus Monster Truck extravaganzas require tickets not included with the gate entry fee of $9 per person. There is no gate fee for children ages 12 and under. The complete line-up of events with daily schedules, side-stage fun and 4-H shows is online: clintoncountyfair.com. Tickets can be purchased on the website for all events.

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