Monster truck show tradition at Kosciusko County Fair reaches ten-year anniversary

By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Fair moves into high gear today in several ways.

The 4-H barns will once again be buzzing with activities, a grizzly bear encounter opens Tuesday and rides on the midway will kick off at 2 p.m.

It’s also the first of two nights of Extreme Monster Madness, which has become the fair’s marquee event in terms of popularity.

The monster truck shows, which have been organized by Warsaw area resident Daryl Hicks for the past 10 years, always promise a big crowd in the grandstand.

Hicks talked about how the show has evolved Monday during a promotional event highlighting two of the monster trucks at Monteith Tire in Warsaw.

“This has grown over the years, starting out with four trucks back ten years ago. So now, (tonight) and Wednesday, we’ve got nine trucks coming. We’ve got a ‘ride truck’ there, you can take rides in,” Hicks said.

“It’s exploded out into a major show,” he added.

Cost of the truck show is included with fair admission, which has added to the popularity.

Some monster truck shows elsewhere charge upward of $25 for tickets on top of fair admission.

Hicks said he appreciates all the help the fair board provides to support the truck show, and offered a glimpse into what fans can expect Tuesday and Wednesday.

“We’ve got some surprises coming up the next couple of nights. Some of the jumps are going to be a little different than what you’ve seen in the past. But, again, we’ve got some top-notch drivers that aren’t afraid. If they see one driver do something, they’re going to try to outdo the other one,” Hicks said.

Pit parties on Tuesday and Wednesday start at 6 p.m. and the shows on begin at 7.

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