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Gate Admission, Grandstand included with admission

2026 Admission
2026 Admission
Kids under 8 get in free. A season pass gets you in all week!
GRANDSTAND IS INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Deals & Bundles

2026 Midway Wristband Ride Bundle
2026 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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2026 Veteran Ticket
2026 Veteran Ticket
July 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Veteran Tickets Available Free from Vet Tix
General Admission $10.00 Veteran Tickets Available Free from Vet Tix
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Season Pass Bundle
Season Pass Bundle
Coming as a group? Bringing your employees?
Buy 10 & Get one Free!
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2026 Admission Kids under 8 get in free. A season pass gets you in all week! GRANDSTAND IS INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION
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General Registrations

Exhibit at the Fair
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
Camping During the Fair
Exhibitor & Vendor Camping
Price Varies According to Spot
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Tuesday Events

Antique Tractor Drive & Show
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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Wool Soap Felting
Wool Soap Felting
July 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Craft a simple felted wool soap bar to take home! Ages 8+. Approximately 1.5 hours. Limit 20 participants.
FREE
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Wednesday Events

Wool Dyeing
Wool Dyeing
July 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for hands-on wool dyeing classes where you'll create one-of-a-kind projects to take home, no experience necessary!
FREE
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Thursday Events

Faith's Dance Camp
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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Sheep Painting
Sheep Painting
July 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hey EWE! This fun, 1.5hr class is perfect for all skill levels- and your 11x14 canvas is easy to carry and frame! Pre-Registration is $35. Classes at 2pm,4pm,6pm.
$35
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Shine Like a Star Inclusive Goat Show
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
Pig Scrambles
July 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Participants scramble to catch a piglet. Pre-registration and waiver forms are required for this event, deadline is July 10th, 2026.
10 kids per age class. We will keep a list of alternates.
Participants must be 8, 9, 10 years old (as of July 34, 2026)
FREE
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Tough Truck Challenge
2026 Tough Truck 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.
$35-$50
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Taste the Fair
Taste the Fair
July 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Taste $1 Samples from many different food vendors from 11am-5pm

Friday Events

Goat Yoga
2026 Goat Yoga - CANCELED
July 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Saturday Events

Talent Show
Talent Show
July 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:30 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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Cookie Decorating
Cookie Decorating Contest Registration
July 25, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Compete by Decorating Cookies with the Cookie Jar. Cookie decorating will be held in the Green Zone near the Entertainment Tent. More details to come.
FREE
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Lego Building Contest
Lego Building Contest
July 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 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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