FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Larson, President
June26, 2017 414-908-0226
ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK TOUR INVADES THE OZAUKEE COUNTY FAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME
Tickets are available online for limited time or at the door
CEDARBURG, WI – The Ozaukee County Fair, one of the last free county fairs in the state, announced that for the first time ever, the fair will host the All StarMonster Truck Tour which brings some of the biggest names in Monster Trucksto battle ina jaw-dropping Best Trick Competition, wide open Racing, and a no-rules, no-holds barred Freestyle throwdown. This event will take place on the fairgrounds the afternoon of Sunday, August 6th. Grandstand gates open at noon with a Driver Meet Greet until 1:00. At 1:30 pm, the show will officially start. General festival style seating for the All Star Monster Truck Show at the Ozaukee County Fair is available online or at the gate (if not sold out) for $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Online tickets can be purchased at and printed immediately.
The Fair opens its gates for its 158th annual fair on Wednesday, August 2, 2017,for a five-day run culminating on Sunday, August 6.
The lineup of All Star Monster Trucks includes the world’s largest ATV “QUAD CHAOS,” the original monster dump truck “DIRT CREW” and the 15-year veteran driver Mac Plecker in “BALLISTIC.” Joining the All Star Monster Trucks lineup this year will be the Kids Power Wheels Demo Derby.
"The All Star Monster Truck Tour produces more than 50 events all across the nation, including Alaska and Hawaii, but we couldn't be more excited to bring our high flying monster trucks to Ozaukee County," says Bryan Wagner, President of All Star Motorsport Productions. "These are some of the best monster trucks from across the nation that will converge in Cedarburg, ready to lay it all on the line for the fans. We've worked closely with the entire fair board to design the biggest and baddest course to let these All Star Monster Trucks really fly on Sunday, August 6th," says Wagner.
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About the Ozaukee County Fair
In addition to offering attendees great traditional entertainment such as animal shows and exhibits, live music anda full midway, opening day of the Ozaukee County Fair culminates with a grandfireworks show. Other fair highlights include five stages of free musical entertainment, two nights of Truck & Tractor Pulls (Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3), two nights of demolition derbies (Friday, August 4th and Saturday, August 5),horse shows, contests, livestock exhibitions and judging, independent vendors, chainsaw carving, bingo, magic shows, kids entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides and camel rides. The midway offers unlimited rides for kids with the purchase of a wristband on Wednesday from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Thursday from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
In 2015 the fair launched the Barnyard Run/Walk, a fun 5k that started and ended at the Fair Grounds. This year’s Barnyard 5K takes place on the morning of Saturday, August 5. All proceeds help keep the Fair attendance free for all visitors.
The Fair is held at Fireman’s Park/Ozaukee County Fairgrounds in Cedarburg, just north of the historic downtown district on Washington Avenue. The Fair opens at noon on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 and closes at midnight. Thursday through Sunday the Fair runs from 8am until midnight; and Sunday, August 6, it runs from 8 am until 8 pm.
History of the Ozaukee County Fair
The Fair began in 1859, organized by the Ozaukee County Agricultural Society. The first Ozaukee County Fairs were held on leased land in Cedarburg. Soon it moved to Saukville, where it remained until 1890. It returned to Cedarburg when a half mile race track was built for horse racing, and it hasremained at that location ever since.
In 1942, Fair officials unanimously decided to do away with admission prices in response to President Roosevelt’s assertion that sports and amusements were essential to the morale of the American people and the welfare of communities.
“In exchange for free admission, Fair officials encouraged the public to show their support by attending the value-priced grandstand shows,” said Fair President Mark Larson. “That theory of community giving has helped support the Fair since the Great Depression. Our tried and true Truck & Tractor Pulls and Demolition Derbies are a huge hit with fans, and this year we’re thrilled to be able to offer the All Star Monster Truck Show for the first time ever. Our few paid admission events are what keep us going strong from year to year.”
For more information about the Ozaukee County Fair, visit ozaukeecountyfair.com.
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