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For Immediate Release
Bragging Rights and Cash up for Grabs at the Russell Fair
Russell, Ontario – July 23, 2007 –
This year’s edition of the Russell Fair will see the return of the
ever-popular Fair Factor and the Thursday evening Truck Pull.
“Fair Factor is an incredibly popular feature of the Russell Fair
that never ceases to bring in brave participants and curious
spectators”, said Judy McFaul, President of the Russell Agricultural
Society.
 “Hundreds
of spectators come to watch participants compete for the $1,000 cash
prize for the winner of Fair Factor, Russell’s take on the popular
television show Fear Factor.”
According to Frank Ruiter, the organizer of the Fair Factor, “Every year
brings new physical challenges, unusual cuisine for contestants to
ingest, new slimy, crawly, or just plain strange things to see. I’m
always surprised at what competitors will agree to do for a chance to
win $1,000!”
Following an elimination round, the remaining six competitors – three
males and three females – will compete in three events for the coveted
$1,000 cash prize. All Fair Factor events will take place over both
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9.
Although there is no entry fee, the number of participants is limited
and contestants must register prior to the event. The rules and entry
forms for pre-registration for Fair Factor are available by contacting
Frank Ruiter (613-445-3393) or get the jump on the competition by
registering online at
www.russellfair.com/fairfactor/
Also returning to this year’s fair is the immensely popular Thursday
evening Truck Pull.
“I liked the idea of local people using their every day trucks in a
pull, with bragging rights the only thing that’s up for grabs,” said
Gaetan Forgues, the organizer of the Truck Pull. “The first event we
hosted three years ago was a huge success and has gained in popularity
ever since. And again this year, we expect about 50 entries in the
various classes.”
The entry fee is $7 per truck per class. All trucks are pre-inspected
and must be completely factory stock. Participants can register between
6 and 7 p.m. on September 6, the evening of the pull. Pre-registration
forms are available by contacting Gaetan Forgues (613-445-8050), Allan
Anderson (613-445-2155), or at
www.russellfair.com/truckpull/
These are just two of the many events that the Russell Fair has to
offer. Come and harvest the excitement at the 2007 Russell Fair on
September 6, 7, 8, and 9.
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