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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,6:25 am |
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The county fair was indeed holding tractor pulls as late as 1995. I think that was the Sunday entertainment, and I believe at the time of day the tractor pull was held, admission was free.
I think they stopped having them when they moved the Demo Derby—their biggest draw at the time—to Sunday, which had been the day with the lowest attendance. They then started charging all day, since they knew people would come for the derby. That also opened up Tuesday night for another musical act.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,7:37 am |
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The county decided it needed to suck as much money out of the people it could. Thats why most of the good stuf at the fair is gone? What they should do is have a free fair, and if people want to go to the grand stand to hear those nasel nose singers thy should pay for it. Instead of making the people pay that dont want to go to the grand stand. Thats why I have not been there for 40 yrs. nothing to go for?
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,7:52 am |
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you are right they used to have thrill shows stock car races and people complained about the noise now we have nothing the only reason I go is to eat if they put the park down buy the pool the people down there will bitch to heres to the bitchers 
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,8:06 am |
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If they feel they need a skate park, want a bmx area and pickle ball area why don't they use what they have that is setting unused. The old Farmstead area. Close to the bike trail, no houses close and it would probably look a lot better than it does now. The only thing I have seen it used for is burning of debris by the city. They could have sold it but chose not to. So let them at least get some use out of it.
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MADDOG
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,10:33 am |
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(This is my real name @ Nov. 14 2013,6:25 am)
QUOTE The county fair was indeed holding tractor pulls as late as 1995. I think that was the Sunday entertainment, and I believe at the time of day the tractor pull was held, admission was free.
It was a little later than that. I'm thinking 2003 was the last year?? They obviously had people from all over the midwest here.
For the reminiscing. Here's the 2002 results compliments of the fishwrap.
QUOTE Results have been announced for the annual truck and tractor pull at the Freeborn County Fair.damn
The top finishers, by division:
- Four Wheel Drive Trucks &045; 1. Carol Suchy, Inver Grove, Ford, Totally Geared; 2. Larry Peterson, Baldwin, Wis., Chevrolet, Profab; 3. Rob Dickman, West Bend, Wis., Dodge, Dakota Thunder; 4. Bruce Bergman, Mason City, Iowa, Cheverolet, Maximum; 5. Michael Manke, Arlington, Wis., Ford, Foolish Farmer;
- Two Wheel Drive Trucks &045; 1. Ron Hoffman, Colfax, Wis., Studebaker, 49r; 2. Dale Ballwans, Moninee, Wis., GMC, Not Guilty; 3. Rod Splett, Reedsburg, Wis., Ford, Lightning; 4. Corey Kielmeyer, Nerstrand, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Double Trouble; 5. Mike Jones, Campbellsport, Wis., Ford;
- Modified Tractors &045; 1. Ron Linder, Vulcan, Mich., Chevrolet, Nightmare; 2. Richard Ziegler, Waunakee, Wis.; 3. Tom Fleischman, Antigo, Wis., Hemi’s, Brutus; 4. Dave Geiger, Allen, Neb., Allison, Ready to Run; 5. Craig Ulmer, Larchwood, Penn., Chevrolet, Sweet Pain;
- Super Farm Tractors &045; Mike Linnehan, Sparta, Wis., John Deere, Green Power; 2. Dean Stumme, New Hampton, Iowa, John Deer, Instigator; 3. Jamie Delander, Roberts, Wis., John Deere, The Twister; 4. Jim Briskie, Berlin, Wis., John Deere, Bodacious; 5. Jason Fiedler, Braham, Case;
- Super Stock Tractors &045; 1. Bryan Haug, Centralia, Kan., Case, Temptation; 2. Dale Haug, Centralia, Kan., Case, Little Temptation; 3. Marvin Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, John Deere, Ol’ Woody; 4. Dave Pfund, Mondovi, Wis., International Harvestor, Wildcat; 5. Brian Barfnecht, Waverly, International Harvestor, Destination;
- Stock Semis &045; 1. Jeff Anderson, Pierce, Neb., Freightliner; 2. Tod Streit, Gillet, Wis., Western Star; 3. Darin Voigt, Taopi, Western Star; 4. Tim Sailor, Conger, Peterbilt.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,10:42 am |
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I thought it might have gone later, but I wasn't sure. The reason I remembered 1995 is because my then-employer was a sponsor. I wasn't sure how long it had gone, but I knew it had been at least that long.
It was absolutely a money-grab to ditch the tractor pull and move the derby. However, given that they don't charge admission before 10 a.m. on Sunday (to allow a free church service), I wonder how much they actually make? Is the derby still well attended since the Jaycees left? I don't watch the demo derby, and I've heard it's not as good as it was before. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Are the stands as full as they once were for the demo derby?
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2013,6:02 pm |
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We used to have lawn tractor pulls. Pretty neat, one guy shows up with a jet engine on one. ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM! 
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twingroves
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Posted on: Feb. 11 2014,2:32 pm |
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I see the whiners are at it again about the skate park if they move the park they should leave it empty not let the whiners have their pickle ball park we will see if the two money bags get their way
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twingroves
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Posted on: Feb. 25 2014,2:10 pm |
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I see in the al paper the 2 egg heads that live in the condos did not get their way to move the skate park good going city leaders
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twingroves
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Posted on: Apr. 29 2014,5:35 pm |
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of all the bad kids that use the skate park how many ever STOLE a red kettle this is for 2 people that live in the condo
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