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 all performances.
· Carnival Open Sunday, July 30 4:00 – 10:00 pm Through Friday, August 4.
· Tuesday Prices Will Be 2 for 1.
· Saturday, August 5th, Open 1:00 – 10:00 pm. Prices From 1:00 – 5:00 pm Are 2 for 1.
· Sunday, August 6thh Open 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Price $2.00 Per Ride.
Sunday, July 30th
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 31st
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 - $25.00
6:00 pm 4-H Sheep Show
5:45 - 6:45 pm Absent Ground - Grandstand
7:00 pm Jake Mauer – Grandstand
Tuesday, August 1st
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 Tractor Pull
7:00 - 8:30 pm Side Stage - Sound Source Music Performance Bands Black Vinyl - Celestial Apparitions - Invisible Spiders
7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
Wednesday, August 2nd
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 - $25.00
5:00 pm 4-H Livestock Awards Program
6:00 pm CCFB Young Leaders Master Showmanship contest
Thursday, August 3rd
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 - $25.00
5:30 Coles County Youth Livestock & General Projects Auction
7:00 - 9:00 pm Side Stage - Absent Ground 7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
Friday, August 4th
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 5th
8:00 am Dairy Show
8:00 am Western Horse Show
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 6th
All Day $2.00 Carnival Rides
1:00pm Coles County Law Enforcement K-9 Demonstration
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