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Figure 8 race draws huge crowd
While the Friday night auto demolition derby remains the main draw at the annual Monroe County Fair, last Wednesday’s Figure 8 race consistently places a close second. One of the…
Read MoreLarge crowd sees packed Figure 8 field
A capacity crowd packed the grandstands to watch one of the larger fields ever compete in Wednesday’s Figure 8 Race at the Monroe County Fair in Waterloo. With 86 total…
Read MoreA most excellent Monroe County Fair
The return of the Monroe County Fair saw a record-breaking year, and organizers said it would not have been possible without the entire community being involved. “The fair is how…
Read MoreFigure 8 Race wows crowd
A fan favorite at every Monroe County Fair, Wednesday’s Figure 8 Race did not disappoint the throng of fans in the bleachers around the main arena. The mud was flying…
Read MoreIt’s county fair time
With last year’s event canceled due to COVID-19, Monroe County Fair Association President Don Schrader is proud to proclaim this year’s fair will be business as usual. “Naturally last year…
Read MoreFair set records in recent years
Editor’s note: This is the third and final entry in our series looking back through the history of the Monroe County Fair, which was canceled this year due to the…
Read MoreFair’s growth continued into ‘90s
Editor’s note: This is the second entry of our three-part series looking back through the history of the Monroe County Fair, which was canceled this year due to the COVID-19…
Read MoreFigure 8 race draws large crowd
Friday’s auto demolition derby remains the grand spectacle of all events at the annual Monroe County Fair in Waterloo, but Wednesday’s Figure 8 race certainly comes close in terms of…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair Figure 8 race packs the stands
A capacity crowd flocked to the Monroe County Fair on Wednesday night to watch this year’s Figure 8 race and small truck demolition derby. The action continued past midnight, with…
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