MP Fair

Marshall-Putnam Fair salutes our veterans by teaming up with CreatiVets on Tuesday, July
16th. CreatiVets is a nonprofit organization that offers opportunities for relief and healing for the
men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. Their purpose is to use various
forms of art, including songwriting, visual arts, music, and creative writing, to help disabled
veterans cope with service-related trauma by fostering self-expression in a way that allows
them to transform their stories of trauma and struggle into an art form that can inspire and
motivate continued healing. Richard Casper, co-founder of CreatiVets grew up in Washburn, IL. After graduating from Lowpoint-Washburn High School, Richard joined the United States Marine Corps where he served four years as an infantryman. During his deployment, he was hit by four IEDs in just four short
months, causing him to suffer from a traumatic brain injury. Upon returning home, Richard
found it hard to adjust and suffered from PTSD until he discovered the healing power of music
and art. After experiencing firsthand the impact music and art had on his own recovery, Richard
co-founded CreatiVets to help other veterans who are suffering.

Tuesday, July 15th 6:00 p.m.

southwest corner of the fairgrounds

entry fee - $15 KIDS of any age, even adults

Be sure to wear white or LIGHT-COLORED clothing! participants will be doused from head to toe with nontoxic powder of different colors.

all proceeds from the run will benefit CreatiVets
Participants registered by July 1st will receive an Event T-shirt
Here's a great opportunity to show your thanks to those who have served our country.

click here for Entry form and waiver forms also available at the Fair Office
Anyone nterested in donating to the Color Run or who would like to volunteer to help at one of the color stations, please contact the Fair Office, (309) 364-2814

how to preserve your color run shirt

step-by-step guide on how to help your color stay on your shirt following the color run fun.

1. Don’t Shake Off Excess Color Run Powder

Following the race, resist the urge to shake off any excess color blast powder that has accumulated on your T-shirt. Promptly and carefully remove your shirt and change clothes. Keep in mind that the more you move, the more the dust color will fall off of the fabric. Once removed, you can then gently place your T-shirt into a bag to keep it safe until you get home.

2. Lay Your Shirt Flat And Soak With White Vinegar

Once you get home, remove your shirt from the bag and lay it out on a hard, flat surface. We suggest laying it on a piece of cardboard with an old towel or newspaper underneath it.

Then, fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and generously spray your shirt, to the point of soaking it. If you’d prefer, you may dilute the vinegar with water, just be careful not to overdilute it. Keep in mind that the colors will start to bleed together as the fabric begins to get wet.

3. Keep Your Shirt Flat To Dry

After your shirt is thoroughly soaked through, you’ll want to keep it flat to dry. This will keep all the color vibrant and in place.

4. Iron The Shirt To Set The Color

Next, you’ll need to iron your shirt. If you can, turn your T-shirt inside-out prior to ironing it and crack a window to alleviate some of the odors. Then, place a rag between the shirt and your iron to safely and adequately set the color with heat.

5. Toss The Shirt In The Dryer

In order to set the vinegar-soaked T-shirt even more and to allow it to fully absorb the colors, turn your shirt inside-out and throw it in the dryer. Set the dryer to high heat and allow it to run for about 10 minutes. And that’s all there is to it!

It’s important to keep in mind that with each wash, the pigment in your color run shirt can fade. And using too much detergent can lead to excessive color fading. Despite this, the colorful glow will last a lifetime if you’ve preserved your T-shirt using the directions above.

M-P Fair Shows Their Support for Veterans

Color run for fun!