Tickets & Deals

Gate Admission, Grandstand included with admission

2026 Fair Admission

Season Pass is good for one entry to the fair each day.
GRANDSTAND IS INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION
Kids 7 & Under are FREE.

Early Bird Season Pass $33.90 Good for one (1) entry to the fair each day the fair runs.

Season Pass $39.05 Good for one (1) entry to the fair each day the fair runs.

Single Day Pass $11.30 Good for one (1) single entry to the fair on any day you choose.

Thursday Youth & Family Day Pass $5.00 Valid for fair entry Thursday July 24th only.

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Deals & Bundles

Midway Wristband Ride Bundle

Advance purchase your $30 Carnival Wristband and get your admission FREE! Good for the dates and times on your ticket. Redeem for your wristband upon arrival at the Fair Office.

Saturday Midway Wristband Ride Bundle $33.90 Advance purchase your $30 Carnival Wristband and get your admission FREE! Good for the dates and times on your ticket. Redeem for your wristband upon arrival at the Fair Office.

Thursday Midway Wristband Ride Bundle $33.90 Advance purchase your $30 Carnival Wristband and get your admission FREE! Good for the dates and times on your ticket. Redeem for your wristband upon arrival at the Fair Office.

Tuesday Midway Wristband Ride Bundle $33.90 Advance purchase your $30 Carnival Wristband and get your admission FREE! Good for the dates and times on your ticket. Redeem for your wristband upon arrival at the Fair Office.

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Season Pass Bundle

Coming as a group? Bringing your employees?
Buy 10 & Get one Free!

Grandstand Specials

Grandstand Pits

Tickets are to be redeemed at the Pit Office for a wristband the day of the event.

Demo Pits, Saturday $33.90

Tractor Pull Pits, Tuesday $22.60

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VIP Seating

Grandstands are FREE, but if you'd like a guaranteed reserved seat in the VIP grandstands seating area, this is your ticket.

Friday Fair Concert Track Seating $11.30 Reserve your spot front and center at the Friday full day of concerts in the Grandstand. The grandstand is free, this is for reserved track seating.

VIP Tractor Pull Grandstand Seating Wednesday $11.30 Reserved Seating in the grandstands for Tractor Pulls evening Show

VIP Tractor Pull Grandstand Seating Tuesday $11.30 Reserved Seating in the grandstands for Tractor Pulls evening Show

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General Registrations

Exhibit at the Fair

Did you know that you don't have to have farm animals to participate in the Fair competitions? You can compete in one of the 680+ categories of competition in the Home Ec Building! Check out the online portal to sign up!

Fair Entry

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Camping During the Fair

Exhibitor & Vendor Camping

Price Varies According to Spot

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Tuesday Events

Antique Tractor Drive & Show

July 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM

9am Tuesday, July 21, Line Up begins at the fairgrounds, in the south east parking lot. We will Drive through town, ending at the Fairgrounds to kick off the Fair at 12pm

FREE

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Wednesday Events

Cruise'n to the Fair

July 23, 2025

Drive In & Show Off Your Ride! Free Fair Admission for all classic car drivers! Fun Prizes awarded throughout the night! Exclusive VIP Parking - A protected area just for your vintage ride! Open to cars 1979 & Older - Sponsored by Freeport Ford

Free

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Thursday Events

Faith's Dance Camp

July 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursday 2-3pm, Join us for an exciting Dance Camp with Miss Faith, exclusively designed for kids ages 6 to 12! Get ready to groove, twirl, and showcase your moves in a fun-filled dance extravaganza.

Free

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Canvas Painting

All ages canvas painting,
Have fun creating a cute sheep while hanging out at the fair! Multiple time slots for your convenience.This is a family friendly event. Thursday, 2pm-4pm-6pm

Painting Party $25

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Shine Like a Star Inclusive Goat Show

July 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Thursday, 4pm. Participate in Shine like a Star Inclusive Goat Show at the Stephenson County Fair Fair! Participants with all abilities will have the opportunity to experience showing a goat.

Free

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Pig Scrambles

June 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM

Participants scramble to catch a piglet. Pre-registration and waiver forms are required for this event, deadline is June 28.
10 kids per age class. We will keep a list of alternates.
Participants must be 8, 9, 10 years old (as of July 24, 2025)

FREE

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Tough Challenge Registration

July 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Registration includes admission to the fair for one person. Registration is good for one vehicle, select the number you are running. Please show your ticket for proof of registration.

Tough Challenge $54.50 Sign up to enter!

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Friday Events

Canvas Painting

July 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM

All ages canvas painting,
Have fun creating a cute sheep while hanging out at the fair! Multiple time slots for your convenience.This is a family friendly event. Thursday, 2pm-4pm-6pm

Painting Party $25

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Goat Yoga

July 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Goat Yoga at the fair—Friday, July 24 at 6 PM! Free with admission. Enjoy goats and a playful yoga session led by Laura Youngblut, RN, LMT, RYT. Space is limited to 20 people. BYO mat. Located near the Community Tent

Goat Yoga $22.60 Friday, July 25 6PM

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Saturday Events

Talent Show

July 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday 2-5pm, Cash Prizes! Stephenson County Fair Talent Competitions are open to any amateur entertainer or group living in Illinois. Winners can proceed to State in January!

Free

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Lego Building Contest

July 26, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Bring your own Legos or Duplos and base (8"x8" max)! Build your best creation in 60 minutes. Prizes for 1st place in each age group (3–14 yrs). Free entry by June 27; $5 late fee after. Let your creativity shine at the Fair! Heritage Hall

FREE

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Tickets, Deals, & Event Registrations

Gate Admission, Grandstand included with admission

Deals & Bundles

Grandstand Specials

General Registrations

Tuesday Events

Wednesday Events

Thursday Events

Friday Events

Saturday Events