Tickets & Deals

Gate Admission, Grandstand included with admission

2025 Fair Admission

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July 22 - July 26, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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 $30.00

Season Pass $35.00 Good for one (1) entry to the fair each day the fair runs.

Single Day Pass $10.00 Good for one (1) single entry to the fair on any day you choose.

Thursday Youth & Family Day Pass $3.00 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 $30.00 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 $30.00 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 $30.00 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!

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2025 Fair Admission July 22 - July 26, 2025 Season Pass is good for one entry to the fair each day. GRANDSTAND IS INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION Kids 7 & Under are FREE.

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Season Pass

$299.97

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Grandstand Specials

Grandstand Pits

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

Demo Pits, Saturday $30.00

Tractor Pull Pits, Tuesday $20.00

Tractor Pull Pits, Wednesday $20.00

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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 $10.00 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 $10.00 Reserved Seating in the grandstands for Tractor Pulls evening Show

VIP Tractor Pull Grandstand Seating Tuesday $10.00 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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Midwest Summer Nationals Jack Pot Event Registration

Register for the Jackpot Tractor Pull with BIG MONEY!

Jackpot Fee

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Tuesday Events

Antique Tractor Drive & Show

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July 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM

9am Tuesday, July 22, Line Up begins at Slumberland on Walnut Street. We will Drive through town, ending at the Fairgrounds to kick off the Fair at 12pm. One day parked show under the trees at the walnut entrance.

FREE

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Wednesday Events

Cruise'n to the Fair

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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

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July 24, 2025 | 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

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July 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM

Thursday, 4pm. Participate in Shine like a Star Inclusive Goat Show at the 2025 Stephenson County Fair Fair! Participants with all abilities will have the opportunity to experience showing a goat.

Free

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Pig Scrambles

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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

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July 24, 2025 | 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 $35.00 Sign up to enter!

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Friday Events

Canvas Painting

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July 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM

All ages canvas painting,
11am Friday, July 25 at the Goat Show Ring by Kat Studios
10am Saturday, July 26 at the Community Tent by Freeport Art Museum

Painting Party $35

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Talent Show

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July 25, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday 5-7pm, Stephenson County Fair Talent Competitions are open to any amateur entertainer or group living in Illinois.

Free

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Goat Yoga

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July 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Goat Yoga at the fair—Friday, July 25 at 6 PM! Just $20 (includes day pass). Enjoy baby Nubian 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 $20.00 Friday, July 25 6PM

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Saturday Events

Canvas Painting

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July 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM

All ages canvas painting,
11am Friday, July 25 at the Goat Show Ring by Kat Studios
10am Saturday, July 26 at the Community Tent by Freeport Art Museum

Painting Party $35

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Lego Building Contest

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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