Oldest Continuous Fair In Illinois. Since 1854.
For our 170th year, we have a lot of great events scheduled at the Coles County Fair. Some main events we are hosting this year are:
Stop by for Some of Our Scheduled Events
Established in 1854
"See you at the Fair"
****Events may be canceled at any time, without notice, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Refunds will only be given if the Board of Directors has canceled the event. Questions concerning events may be directed to the Secretary’s Office. For advanced seating please contact the Secretary’s Office at (217) 345-2656.
Reserved boxes of six may be purchased for the duration of the fair or individual seats may also be obtained for purchase the day of event.
· Carnival Opens Sunday, July 28th 4:00 – 10:00 pm Through Friday, August 2nd.
· Tuesday Prices Will Be 2 for 1.
· Saturday, August 3rd, Open 1:00 – 10:00 pm. Prices From 1:00 – 5:00 pm Are 2 for 1.
· Sunday, August 4th Open 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Price $2.00 Per Ride.
Saturday, July 27th
5:45 - 6:45 pm Absent Ground - Grandstand
7:00 pm Jake Mauer – Grandstand
Sunday, July 28th
8:00 am All 4-H goats, sheep, and swine in place
Noon Fair Opens
Noon Merchants Building Opens
1:00 pm 4-H Rabbit Show
3:00 pm 4-H Poultry Show
4:00 pm 4-H Beef Rate of Gain
4:00 pm Carnival Opens
5:30 pm Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Fair Queen Pageants – Grandstand
5:30 pm 4-H Home and Family / General Projects Awards
Monday, July 29th
8:30 am 4-H Swine Show
9:00 am Art Hall Judging
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
12:00 pm 4-H Goat Show
4:00 pm Carnival Opens
4:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Arm Band Night - $30.00
5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing - Grandstand
6:00 pm 4-H Sheep Show
Tuesday, July 30th
8:00 am Jr. Swine Show
9:00 am 4-H Beef Show
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
1:00 pm Carnival Opens
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm 2 for One Carnival Tickets
5:00 pm CCFB Young Leaders Kids Petal Pull
7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
Wednesday, July 31st
8:00 am Jr. Sheep Show & Jr. Goat Show
9:30 am Open Beef Show
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
4:00 pm Carnival Opens
4:00 – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing - Grandstand
8:00 - 10:00 pm Side Stage - Battle Creek
4:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Arm Band Night - $30.00
5:00 pm 4-H Livestock Awards Program
6:00 pm CCFB Young Leaders Master Showmanship contest
Thursday, August 1st
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
4:00 pm Carnival Opens
4:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Armband Night - $30.00
5:30 Coles County Youth Livestock & General Projects Auction
7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
***** EVENT CANCELLED*****
Friday, August 2nd
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
12:30 pm Harness Racing - Grandstand
4:00 pm Carnival Opens
4:00 – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
6:30 pm Power Wheels Kids Demo – Ages 3-9
7:00 pm Demolition Derby
7:00 – 9:00 pm Side Stage - Absent Ground
Saturday, August 3rd
8:00 am Dairy Show
8:00 am Western Horse Show
****EVENT CANCELLED****
11:30 pm Merchants Building Opens
1:00 pm Carnival Opens
1:00 – 5:00 pm Carnival 2 for 1
7:00 pm Professional Bull Riding – Grandstand
Sunday, August 4th
All Day $2.00 Carnival Rides
1:00pm Coles County Law Enforcement K-9 Demonstration - Grandstand
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