Tickets & Deals

Gate Admission, Grandstand included with admission

2026 Season Pass

Kids under 8 get in free. Each ticket is good for one entry per day.
GRANDSTAND IS INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Early Bird Season Pass $33.90 Buy early and save $5! Kids under 8 get in free. Each ticket is good for one entry per day.

Season Pass $39.05 Kids under 8 get in free. Each ticket is good for one entry per day.

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Deals & Bundles

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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Season Pass Bundle

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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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

July 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Taste $1 Samples from many different food vendors from 11am-5pm

Friday Events

2026 Goat Yoga

July 24, 2026 | 6:00 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.

FREE

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Saturday Events

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 Registration

July 25, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Decorate 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

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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