Illinois Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
9 upcoming Illinois events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 185 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
December 2026
- Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
The 2026 IFB Annual Meeting is scheduled for December 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Illinois Farm Bureau delegates gather each December to set policy and elect leadership.
January 2027
- Illinois Farm Bureau Newer Presidents Seminar
A one-day January 2027 seminar for newer county Farm Bureau presidents, held at the IAA Building on Towanda Avenue in Bloomington.
1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference
The 2027 From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference runs January 27-29 at the Bank of Springfield Center, serving Illinois specialty growers and local-food producers.
Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details
February 2027
- Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference
Illinois Farm Bureau members meet at the Bank of Springfield Center on February 16, 2027 for the Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference, focused on state advocacy.
1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference
The 2027 IFB Young Leader Conference gathers young Farm Bureau members at the I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center in Champaign on February 26-27.
1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details
July 2027
- Boone County 4-H General Projects Day
Saturday judging of 4-H general projects, open to the public for viewing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Held each year; the most recent dates posted are for July 10, 2027.
111 W. 1st St., Belvidere, IL 61008 | 815-544-3710 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Boone County Official event details
August 2027
- Boone County 4-H Shows
Week of 4-H livestock and project shows at the Boone County Fairgrounds, open to the public. Held each year; the most recent dates posted are August 10-15, 2027.
8847 IL-76, Belvidere, IL 61008 | 815-544-3710 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Boone County Official event details - Du Quoin State Fair
The Du Quoin State Fair runs an 11-day schedule in southern Illinois, with the 2027 fair set for August 27 through September 6. The fairgrounds are open 8 a.m. to midnight and the fair has a campground inside Gate 3.
- Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show alternates between Decatur, Illinois in odd-numbered years and Boone, Iowa in even years; the next Decatur show is August 31 to September 2, 2027.
Expected Illinois Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
January 2027 (estimated)
- Illinois Farmers Union Annual Meeting
The Illinois Farmers Union annual meeting offered a day of education and policy discussion for family farmers and ranchers, with a conservation talk and a National Farmers Union address, open to non-members. Held each year; most recent date shown.
3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farmers Union Official event details
February 2027 (estimated)
- Bond County 4-H Beef Weigh-In
Winter weigh-in that every Bond County 4-H member planning to show a steer must attend; families may use neighboring counties weigh-ins too. Held each year; the most recent date was February 7, 2026.
840 IL-127, Greenville, IL 62246 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Bond County Official event details - Illinois Beef Expo
The Illinois Beef Expo fills the Illinois State Fairgrounds with a junior show, livestock judging, a beef skill-a-thon, a cattle fitting contest and three live cattle sales. Held each year; most recent dates were February 19-22, 2026.
801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Beef Association Official event details - Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale
Proven performance bulls sell on opening day of the Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield. Held each year; the most recent sale was February 19, 2026.
- Illinois Junior Beef Association Cattle Fitting Contest
A revived cattle fitting contest at the Illinois Beef Expo recognizes juniors' behind-the-scenes grooming work, preceded by the IJBA winter meeting at 2 p.m. Held each year; most recent date February 20, 2026.
Springfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Junior Beef Association Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Illinois High School Rodeo at Du Quoin
A full-day Illinois high school rodeo in the Horse Arena at the Du Quoin fairgrounds, running 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Held each year; most recent date April 19, 2026.
655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- 4-H Project Road Show: Livestock Photography Workshop
Free hands-on workshop led by a Bond County Fair photographer on shooting livestock at home, in the barn or on show day, using only a smartphone; ages 8 and up, registration required. Held each year; the most recent date was May 21, 2026.
925 S Midway Drive, Greenville, IL 62246 | 618-664-3665 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Bond County Official event details - Martinsville Agricultural Fair
Martinsville Agricultural Fair takes place in Martinsville; the most recent dates were May 24-31, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Martinsville, IL Official event details - Greene County Agricultural Fair
One of the earliest fairs on the Illinois calendar, the Greene County Agricultural Fair opens in late May at the Carrollton fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 26-30, 2026.
123 N. Route 108, Carrollton, IL Official event details - Macon County Fair
Macon County Fair in Decatur is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 3700 N. Westlawn Ave.. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 31 to June 7, 2026.
3700 N. Westlawn Ave., Decatur, IL | Organizer: Macon County Fair Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Macoupin County Fair
Macoupin County Fair in Carlinville is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 21368 State Rte 4. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 2 to June 6, 2026.
21368 State Rte 4, Carlinville, IL | Organizer: Macoupin County Fair Official event details - Pike County Fair
Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 210 W. Clay St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 2 to June 6, 2026.
210 W. Clay St., Pleasant Hill, IL | Organizer: Pike County Fair Official event details - AJMPU 4-H General Show (Mounds)
June general project judging for 4-H youth from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union counties, free for the public to view; state fair delegates are named in early July. Held each year; the most recent date was June 4, 2026.
502 Oakley Lane, Mounds, IL 62964 | (618) 745-5200 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Hamilton County Fair
Hamilton County stages one of the longer fairs in the state, ten days in early June along Route 14 West at McLeansboro. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 4-13, 2026.
Route 14 West, McLeansboro, IL Official event details - Agronomy Days Small Grains Field Day
The Small Grains Field Day opens the Agronomy Days series at the Agronomy Seed House in Urbana. Held each year; most recent date June 4, 2026.
Urbana, IL | Organizer: University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences Official event details - Illinois FFA State Convention
The 98th Illinois FFA State Convention, themed Sparking Your Future, brought members to Springfield for awards ceremonies, workshops and speeches, and elected the 2026-2027 state officer team. Held each year; most recent dates shown.
- Sangamon County Fair
New Berlin hosts the Sangamon County Fair each year; the most recent dates were June 10-14, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
New Berlin, IL Official event details - Agronomy Days Summer Horticulture Field Day
A horticulture field day at Rader Family Farms in Normal, part of the Agronomy Days series for Illinois growers. Held each year; most recent date June 11, 2026.
Normal, IL | Organizer: University of Illinois Extension Official event details - Ford County Fair
The Ford County Fair brings a full week of county fair activity to the fairgrounds in Melvin each June. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 13-20, 2026.
329 E. Third St., Melvin, IL Official event details - Henry County 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship
Dog obedience and showmanship classes start the Henry County 4-H show week at the Cambridge fairgrounds, alongside general project judging that morning. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Perry County Fair
Perry County Fair in Pinckneyville is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 711 Fairground Road. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 13 to June 20, 2026.
711 Fairground Road, Pinckneyville, IL | Organizer: Perry County Fair Official event details - Henry County Fair
The Henry County Fair is held at the Cambridge fairgrounds in mid-June and hosts the county's 4-H livestock shows and junior auction. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 16-21, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Henry County 4-H Fair Livestock Shows
The Henry County Fair in Cambridge, June 16 to 21, hosts 4-H swine, beef, sheep, goat, bucket calf, horse, rabbit and poultry shows plus a Junior Livestock Auction on Thursday evening.
Cambridge, IL | Organizer: Illinois Extension Henry County 4-H Official event details - Henry County 4-H Bucket Calf Show
Young 4-H exhibitors lead bucket calves into the ring at noon after morning check-in at the Cambridge fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent date was June 17, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Western Illinois Fair
Griggsville hosts the Western Illinois Fair each year; the most recent dates were June 17-21, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Griggsville, IL Official event details - Dudley Smith Farm Field Day
A free guided walking tour of research plots covering tile drainage, water quality, bioreactors, watershed conservation and cover crops near Pana. Registration required. Held each year; most recent date June 17, 2026.
- Henry County 4-H Swine Show
The Henry County 4-H swine show opens the big livestock day at the Cambridge fairgrounds, after hogs are weighed in earlier in the week. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Henry County 4-H Beef Show
Steers and heifers are shown in the Henry County 4-H beef show at the Cambridge fairgrounds, following check-in and weigh-in the evening before. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Henry County 4-H Sheep and Goat Show
Sheep are shown after the swine show and goats follow the sheep at the Henry County 4-H livestock program in Cambridge. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Henry County Junior Livestock Auction
The Henry County junior livestock auction caps the 4-H livestock shows with an evening sale at the Cambridge fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Piatt County Junior Fair
Piatt County Junior Fair in Cerro Gordo is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 523 S. Jefferson St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 18 to June 21, 2026.
523 S. Jefferson St., Cerro Gordo, IL | Organizer: Piatt County Junior Fair Official event details - Piatt County Jr. Fair
The Piatt County Jr. Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Cerro Gordo, most recently held June 18-21, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Cerro Gordo, IL Official event details - Henry County 4-H Horse Show
Henry County 4-H horse show takes the ring on the fair's Friday morning at the Cambridge fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent date was June 19, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Henry County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show
Rabbits are judged at 8:30 a.m. and poultry at 9 a.m. at the Henry County 4-H shows in Cambridge on the fair's Saturday. Held each year; the most recent date was June 20, 2026.
311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL Official event details - Jasper County Fair
Jasper County's fair opens on a Sunday in late June at the Fairground Avenue grounds in Newton and runs through the following Saturday. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 21-27, 2026.
- Cass County Fair
A June fair in Virginia, one of the earliest county fairs of the Illinois summer. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-27, 2026.
Virginia, IL Official event details - Cook County Farm Bureau Field Day at Lincoln Park Zoo
Cook County Farm Bureau takes its summer field day to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, bringing farm education to an urban setting. Held each year; most recent date June 23, 2026.
Chicago, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Moultrie-Sullivan Junior Fair
Moultrie-Sullivan Junior Fair in Sullivan is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 4-H Center, 1400 N CR 1500 E. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26 to June 27, 2026.
4-H Center, 1400 N CR 1500 E, Sullivan, IL | Organizer: Moultrie-Sullivan Junior Fair Official event details - Randolph County Fair
Held each year in Sparta, the Randolph County Fair most recently ran June 26-28, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Sparta, IL Official event details - Bond County 4-H Shows
Series of 4-H shows from cats, dogs and small pets on June 27 through general projects, sheep, goat, poultry, beef, rabbit, swine and dairy, closing with the dairy show on August 3. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 27-Aug. 3, 2026.
Greenville, IL 62246 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Bond County Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Livestock Shows
Two-day junior livestock program at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds: sheep, swine and goats on Saturday, then beef, rabbits and poultry on Sunday, finishing with Round Robin Master Showmanship and a youth livestock auction.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Sangamon 4-H Livestock Shows
Sangamon County 4-H members show beef, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine at the New Berlin fairgrounds on June 27 and 28, followed by a Youth Livestock Auction.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Sheep Show
Sangamon County 4-H sheep show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 12:00 PM on 2026-06-27 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Swine Show
Sangamon County 4-H swine show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 1:30 PM on 2026-06-27 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Goat Show
Sangamon County 4-H goat show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 3:00 PM on 2026-06-27 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Schuyler County Fair
Rushville hosts the Schuyler County Fair each year; the most recent dates were June 28-July 4, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Rushville, IL Official event details - Sangamon County 4-H Beef Show
Sangamon County 4-H beef show at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-06-28 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
318 W Birch St, New Berlin, IL 62670 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Sangamon County 4-H Official event details - Washington County 4-H Shows
Washington County 4-H runs general project sessions, then small pets, dog, poultry and rabbit shows on July 5, swine, goat, sheep, beef and Master Showmanship on July 6, and the dairy show on July 8.
9623 Wall Street, Nashville, IL 62263 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Montgomery County Fair
Montgomery County Fair in Butler is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 300 Water St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 24 to June 28, 2026.
300 Water St., Butler, IL | Organizer: Montgomery County Fair Official event details - Vermilion County Fair & Expo
The Vermilion County Fair & Expo is an annual Illinois fair in Oakwood, most recently held June 24-28, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Oakwood, IL Official event details - University of Illinois Weed Science Field Research Tour
Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the tour starts at 9 a.m. at Clem Farm in Champaign, showing weed-science research plots. Held each year; most recent date June 24, 2026.
Champaign, IL | Organizer: University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- The New Wayne County Fair
The New Wayne County Fair takes place in Fairfield; the most recent dates were July 5-11, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Fairfield, IL Official event details - Fisher Community Fair
The Fisher Community Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Fisher, most recently held July 5-11, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Fisher, IL Official event details - Knox County Fair
The Knox County Fair opens on a Monday in early July at the Knox Highway 9 grounds in Knoxville. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 6-11, 2026.
- Mercer County Fair
Mercer County Fair in Aledo is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 848 170th St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7 to July 11, 2026.
848 170th St., Aledo, IL | Organizer: Mercer County Fair Official event details - Morgan County Fair
Morgan County Fair in Jacksonville is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 110 N. Westgate Ave.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7 to July 12, 2026.
110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville, IL | Organizer: Morgan County Fair Official event details - Washington County Fair
County fair held on E. Holzhauer Drive in Nashville, Illinois, running July 7 through 11 in 2026. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7-11, 2026.
810 E. Holzhauer Drive, Nashville, IL Official event details - Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County Fair runs nine days in July at the fairgrounds on Ken Gray Parkway in Ina, southern Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-17, 2026.
486 N. Ken Gray Pkwy., Ina, IL Official event details - La Salle County Junior Fair
La Salle County's junior fair is a youth-focused four-day event on 4-H Road in Ottawa. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-12, 2026.
1578 4-H Road, Ottawa, IL Official event details - La Salle County Jr. Fair
La Salle County Jr. Fair takes place in Ottawa; the most recent dates were July 9-12, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Ottawa, IL Official event details - Massac County Youth Fair
Massac County Youth Fair in Metropolis is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 4476 Korte Road. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 to July 19, 2026.
4476 Korte Road, Metropolis, IL | Organizer: Massac County Youth Fair Official event details - Hancock County Fair
The Hancock County Fair takes over the grounds on First Street in Augusta for most of a week in mid-July. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-18, 2026.
94 First St., Augusta, IL Official event details - Lawrence County Junior Fair
The Lawrence County Junior Fair centers on youth exhibits and runs six days at the 4H Road grounds in Sumner. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-16, 2026.
1117 4H Road, Sumner, IL Official event details - Fulton County Official 4-H Horse Show
Fulton County 4-H members compete in the official horse show at the Lewistown fairgrounds ahead of fair week. Held each year; the most recent date was Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Lewistown, IL Official event details - McDonough County Fair
McDonough County Fair in Macomb is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 3028 W. Jackson St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 14, 2026.
3028 W. Jackson St., Macomb, IL | Organizer: McDonough County Fair Official event details - Warren County Fair
Roseville hosts the Warren County Fair each year; the most recent dates were July 11-18, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Roseville, IL Official event details - Lawrence County Jr. Fair
Held each year in Sumner, the Lawrence County Jr. Fair most recently ran July 11-16, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Sumner, IL Official event details - Wabash County Junior Fair
The Wabash County Junior Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Mt. Carmel, most recently held July 11-17, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Mt. Carmel, IL Official event details - Georgetown Fair
The Georgetown Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Georgetown, most recently held July 11-18, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
- Clinton County Fair
A week-long county fair in Carlyle, in the Clinton County seat region east of St. Louis. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12-18, 2026.
Carlyle, IL Official event details - Marshall-Putnam Fair
Marshall-Putnam Fair in Henry is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 915 University Ave.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12 to July 19, 2026. It serves both Marshall and Putnam counties.
915 University Ave., Henry, IL | Organizer: Marshall-Putnam Fair Official event details - Iroquois County Fair
The Iroquois County Fair is a six-day July event at the fairgrounds on East 2000 North Road near Watseka. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14-19, 2026.
1390 E 2000 N Road, Watseka, IL Official event details - Jersey County Fair
The Jersey County Fair is held at the Veteran's Memorial Parkway fairgrounds in Jerseyville over six days in mid-July. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14-19, 2026.
310 Veteran's Memorial Pky., Jerseyville, IL Official event details - Menard County Fair
Menard County Fair in Petersburg is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 18450 Fairgrounds St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14 to July 19, 2026.
18450 Fairgrounds St., Petersburg, IL | Organizer: Menard County Fair Official event details - Heart of Illinois Fair
Heart of Illinois Fair in Peoria is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 1601 W. Northmoor Road. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14 to July 18, 2026.
1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL | Organizer: Heart of Illinois Fair Official event details - Rock Island County Fair
East Moline hosts the Rock Island County Fair each year; the most recent dates were July 14-18, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
East Moline, IL Official event details - Dixon Springs Ag Center Field Day
An evening field day at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in southern Illinois with a $5 farm-to-table meal and sessions on forest management, pollinator prairies, ticks and high tunnel vegetables. Held each year; most recent date July 14, 2026.
- Menard 4-H Livestock Shows
Menard County 4-H members judge goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, swine and beef over five days, July 14 to 18, at the Petersburg fairgrounds, with a youth livestock auction.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Menard County 4-H Goat Show
Menard County 4-H goat show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 11:00 AM on 2026-07-14 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Grundy County Fair
The Grundy County Fair fills five days in early July at the fairgrounds on Route 47 outside Morris. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 8-12, 2026.
8890 IL-47, Morris, IL Official event details - Richland County Fair
Olney hosts the Richland County Fair each year; the most recent dates were July 17-25, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Olney, IL Official event details - Shelby County 4-H & Jr. Fair
The Shelby County 4-H & Jr. Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Shelbyville, most recently held July 17-22, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Shelbyville, IL Official event details - Elizabeth Community Fair
Held each year in Elizabeth, the Elizabeth Community Fair most recently ran July 17-19, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Elizabeth, IL Official event details - Menard County 4-H Swine Show
Menard County 4-H swine show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 7:30 AM on 2026-07-17 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Crawford County Fair
An eight-day county fair in Oblong in southeastern Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18-25, 2026.
Oblong, IL Official event details - Edgar County Fair
An eight-day county fair in Paris in east-central Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18-25, 2026.
Paris, IL Official event details - Jefferson County Youth Fair
Ina hosts the Jefferson County Youth Fair each year; the most recent dates were July 18-25, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Ina, IL Official event details - Menard County 4-H Beef Show
Menard County 4-H beef show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-07-18 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Monroe County Fair
Monroe County Fair in Waterloo is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 4177 IL-156. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19 to July 26, 2026.
4177 IL-156, Waterloo, IL | Organizer: Monroe County Fair Official event details - White County Fair
The White County Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Carmi, most recently held July 19-25, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Carmi, IL Official event details - Saline County Fair
Held each year in Harrisburg, the Saline County Fair most recently ran July 19-25, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Harrisburg, IL Official event details - Scott County 4-H & Jr. Ag. Show
Winchester hosts the Scott County 4-H & Jr. Ag. Show each year; the most recent dates were July 19-23, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Winchester, IL Official event details - Farmer City and DeWitt County Fair
A joint fair held in Farmer City that serves De Witt County, running six days in July. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20-25, 2026.
Farmer City, IL Official event details - Fulton County Fair and Racing
Fulton County's fair pairs agricultural exhibits with racing at the Lewistown fairgrounds; livestock exhibits open on the first Monday of the week. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20-25, 2026.
1377 S. Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542 | Organizer: Fulton County Fair Association Official event details - Fulton County 4-H Dog Show
The 4-H dog show opens Fulton County Fair week at the Lewistown fairgrounds, the same Monday that livestock exhibits begin. Held each year; the most recent date was July 20, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Lewistown, IL Official event details - Mason County 4-H and Junior Ag Show
Mason County 4-H and Junior Ag Show in Havana is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 17248 E County Rd 1600 N. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20 to July 23, 2026.
17248 E County Rd 1600 N, Havana, IL | Organizer: Mason County 4-H and Junior Ag Show Official event details - Fulton County Fair & Racing
Fulton County Fair & Racing takes place in Lewistown; the most recent dates were July 20-25, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Lewistown, IL Official event details - Mason County 4-H & Jr. Ag Show
Held each year in Havana, the Mason County 4-H & Jr. Ag Show most recently ran July 20-23, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Havana, IL Official event details - Christian County Fair
A five-day county fair in Taylorville in central Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 21-25, 2026.
Taylorville, IL Official event details - Fulton County 4-H Master Showmanship Contest
Top showmen from the livestock species face off in the Master Showmanship Contest during Fulton County Fair week in Lewistown. Held each year; the most recent date was Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Lewistown, IL Official event details - Madison County Fair
Madison County Fair in Highland is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 225 Park Hill Drive. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 21 to July 26, 2026.
225 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL | Organizer: Madison County Fair Official event details - Stephenson County Fair
Stephenson County Fair takes place in Freeport; the most recent dates were July 21-25, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Freeport, IL Official event details - Madison 4-H Livestock Shows
Madison County 4-H livestock shows at the Highland fairgrounds from July 21 to 25 feature bucket calf and dairy, poultry, goat, swine, beef and sheep classes plus a Youth Livestock Auction on July 24.
2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Madison County 4-H Official event details - Kane County Fair
The Kane County Fair brings farm exhibits to the Randall Road fairgrounds in St. Charles, in the western Chicago suburbs, for five days in July. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026.
525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL Official event details - Livingston County 4-H Show
Livingston County 4-H members display their project exhibits at the 4-H Park in Pontiac, a long-running tradition run with Extension staff and volunteers. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15 to 18, 2026.
18142 4h Park Rd, Pontiac, IL 61764 | Organizer: Livingston County 4-H Show Committee and University of Illinois Extension Official event details - Livingston County Fair
Livingston County Fair takes place in Pontiac; the most recent dates were July 15-18, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Pontiac, IL Official event details - Iroquois County 4-H Livestock Shows
Iroquois County 4-H members show beef, dairy goat, horse, poultry, sheep and swine at 8 AM, then cat and dairy shows at 2 PM and a Premier Show at 8 PM at the Watseka fairgrounds.
1390 E 2000 North Rd, Watseka, IL 60970 | 217-300-2333 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Ford-Iroquois Unit Official event details - Menard County 4-H Sheep Show
Menard County 4-H sheep show at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-07-15 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
18450 Fairgrounds Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Menard County 4-H Official event details - Massac 4-H Swine, Beef, and Sheep Show
A one-day 4-H show in Metropolis on July 15 with swine weigh-in at 6:30 AM, the swine show at 8 AM, beef weigh-in at 10 AM and the beef show at 11 AM, followed by sheep.
4476 Korte Rd., Metropolis, IL 62960 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Massac County 4-H Official event details - DuPage County Fair
A four-day fair in Wheaton, showing suburban Chicago agriculture and 4-H youth projects. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 23-26, 2026.
Wheaton, IL Official event details - Lee County Fair and 4-H Show
The Lee County Fair and 4-H Show fills four days in late July at the Franklin Road grounds in Amboy. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 23-26, 2026.
1196 Franklin Road, Amboy, IL Official event details - Lee County Fair & 4-H Show
The Lee County Fair & 4-H Show is an annual Illinois fair in Amboy, most recently held July 23-26, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Amboy, IL Official event details - Stark County Jr. Fair
Stark County Jr. Fair takes place in Wyoming; the most recent dates were July 23-27, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Wyoming, IL Official event details - Madison County 4-H Goat Show
Madison County 4-H goat show at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland, starting at 5:30 PM on 2026-07-23 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Madison County 4-H Official event details - Clay County Fair
An eight-day county fair in Flora in southeastern Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24-31, 2026.
Flora, IL Official event details - Madison County 4-H Swine Show
Madison County 4-H swine show at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland, starting at 8:00 AM on 2026-07-24 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Madison County 4-H Official event details - Madison County 4-H Beef Show
Madison County 4-H beef show at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland, starting at 12:00 PM on 2026-07-24 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Madison County 4-H Official event details - Coles County Fair
An eight-day fair in Charleston spanning the end of July and the start of August. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 26-Aug. 2, 2026.
Charleston, IL Official event details - Pulaski County Fair
Pulaski County Fair in Pulaski is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 497 W. Commercial St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 26 to August 1, 2026.
497 W. Commercial St., Pulaski, IL | Organizer: Pulaski County Fair Official event details - Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
A joint county fair based in Arthur that serves Douglas County, with dates running into early August. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27-Aug. 2, 2026.
Arthur, IL Official event details - Henderson County Fair
Henderson County's fair straddles the end of July and start of August at the grounds on Jones Street in Stronghurst. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27-Aug. 1, 2026.
122 E. Jones St., Stronghurst, IL Official event details - Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 220 Jurgens Pkwy.. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27 to August 2, 2026.
220 Jurgens Pkwy., Arthur, IL | Organizer: Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Official event details - Bureau County Farm Bureau Field Day
Bureau County Farm Bureau hosts a summer field day at Walnut for members and neighbors. Held each year; most recent date July 27, 2026.
Walnut, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair
The Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Pekin, most recently held July 27-29, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Pekin, IL Official event details - Adams County Fair
Run on the Adams County fairgrounds in Mendon, with 4-H shows covering general projects, equine, rabbits, sheep, dairy, swine, goats, poultry and beef. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-Aug. 4, 2026.
2010 E 1250th St, Mendon, IL 62351 Official event details - Edwards County Fair
A county fair in Albion running more than a week from late July. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 22-Aug. 1, 2026.
Albion, IL Official event details - Kankakee County Fair
Kankakee County's fair marks the turn from July to August with five days at the fairgrounds on West 4000 Road South. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-Aug. 2, 2026.
213 W 4000 Rd S, Kankakee, IL Official event details - Lake County Fair
The Lake County Fair is staged at the Peterson Road fairgrounds in Grayslake, in the northeast corner of Illinois, for five days. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-Aug. 2, 2026.
1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL Official event details - McLean County Fair
McLean County Fair in Bloomington is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 1106 Interstate Drive. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29 to August 2, 2026.
1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL | Organizer: McLean County Fair Official event details - Ogle County Fair
Ogle County Fair in Oregon is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 1440 N. Limekiln Road. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29 to August 2, 2026.
1440 N. Limekiln Road, Oregon, IL | Organizer: Ogle County Fair Official event details - Ogle County 4-H Fair Livestock Shows
Held with the 173rd Ogle County Fair, two miles west of Oregon off Route 64, with 4-H beef, dairy, goat, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbit, horse and llama shows and a Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.
Oregon, IL | Organizer: Illinois Extension Ogle County 4-H Official event details - Kankakee County 4-H Livestock Shows and Events
Kankakee County 4-H shows dairy and beef cattle, poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, swine and horses from July 29 to August 2, with a Bunnies on Parade rabbit show and a rooster crowing contest.
213 W 4000S Rd., Kankakee, IL 60901 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Kankakee County 4-H Official event details - Bond County Fair
A county fair on the Bond County fairgrounds in Greenville, tied to the 4-H livestock and general project shows held there each summer. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30-Aug. 4, 2026.
Greenville, IL 62246 Official event details - Jo Daviess County Fair
The Jo Daviess County Fair is a four-day event at the High Street grounds in Warren, in the state's far northwest corner. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30-Aug. 2, 2026.
101 High St., Warren, IL Official event details - Ogle County 4-H Swine Show
Ogle County 4-H swine show at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon, starting at 9:00 AM on 2026-07-30 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
Oregon, IL | Organizer: Illinois Extension Ogle County 4-H Official event details - Ogle County 4-H Beef Show
Ogle County 4-H beef show at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon, starting at 4:00 PM on 2026-07-30 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
Oregon, IL | Organizer: Illinois Extension Ogle County 4-H Official event details - Ogle County 4-H Sheep Show
Ogle County 4-H sheep show at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon, starting at 5:00 PM on 2026-07-30 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
Oregon, IL | Organizer: Illinois Extension Ogle County 4-H Official event details - 4-H Swine, Sheep, Beef, Goat and Dairy Show (Pulaski)
Open-to-the-public livestock show where Alexander and Pulaski County 4-H youth exhibit swine, sheep, beef, goats and dairy animals. Held each year; the most recent date was July 31, 2026.
497 Commercial Ave., Pulaski, IL 62976 | (618) 745-5200 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Field Day (July)
Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau hosts a summer field day at 7979 E. Cahill Rd. in Stockton, with a bus trip from Carroll, Whiteside and Henry counties. Held each year; most recent date July 31, 2026.
7979 E. Cahill Rd., Stockton, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - St. Clair 4-H Livestock Shows
St. Clair County 4-H livestock shows run from July 31 to August 2 at the Mascoutah AG Building, with rabbit, poultry and swine on Friday and beef, dairy, sheep, goat and a youth auction Saturday.
900 Park Dr, Mascoutah, IL 62258 | Organizer: Illinois Extension St Clair County 4-H Official event details - St Clair County 4-H Swine Show
St Clair County 4-H swine show at the Mascoutah AG Building in Mascoutah, starting at 6:00 PM on 2026-07-31 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
900 Park Dr, Mascoutah, IL 62258 | Organizer: Illinois Extension St Clair County 4-H Official event details - Champaign County Fair
An eight-day agricultural fair first held in 1852, hosted at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana with free parking. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25-Aug. 1, 2026.
1302 N Coler Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 Official event details - Madison County 4-H Sheep Show
Madison County 4-H sheep show at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland, starting at 9:30 AM on 2026-07-25 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Madison County 4-H Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- Logan County Fair
Logan County Fair in Lincoln is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 148 Short 11th St.. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 2 to August 9, 2026.
148 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL | Organizer: Logan County Fair Official event details - Clark County Fair
A six-day county fair in Marshall, near the Indiana line. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 3-8, 2026.
- Brown County Fair
A summer county fair based in Mt. Sterling in west-central Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 4-9, 2026.
Mt. Sterling, IL Official event details - Carroll County Fair
A five-day fair based in Milledgeville in northwest Illinois. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 4-8, 2026.
Milledgeville, IL Official event details - McHenry County Fair
McHenry County Fair in Woodstock is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 11900 Country Club Road. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 4 to August 9, 2026.
11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL | Organizer: McHenry County Fair Official event details - McHenry County Fair
Woodstock hosts the McHenry County Fair each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 4-9, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Woodstock, IL Official event details - Logan 4-H Livestock Shows
Logan County 4-H livestock exhibitors show rabbits, poultry, swine, goats, sheep and beef at the Lincoln fairgrounds from August 4 to 6, ending with a Master Showmanship contest.
1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Logan County 4-H Official event details - Cullom Junior Fair
The Cullom Junior Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Cullom, most recently held Aug. 5-8, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Cullom, IL Official event details - Logan County 4-H Swine Show
Logan County 4-H swine show at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, starting at 9:00 AM on 2026-08-05 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Logan County 4-H Official event details - Logan County 4-H Goat Show
Logan County 4-H goat show at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, starting at 2:00 PM on 2026-08-05 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Logan County 4-H Official event details - Logan County 4-H Sheep and Beef Show
Logan County 4-H sheep and beef show at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, starting at 9:00 AM on 2026-08-06 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Logan County 4-H Official event details - Effingham County Fair
A county fair in Altamont lasting eight days at the start of August. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 1-8, 2026.
Altamont, IL Official event details - Marion County Fair
Marion County Fair in Salem is a summer county fair with 4-H and junior exhibits at 1800 Fairground Road. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 1 to August 8, 2026.
1800 Fairground Road, Salem, IL | Organizer: Marion County Fair Official event details - St Clair County 4-H Beef Show
St Clair County 4-H beef show at the Mascoutah AG Building in Mascoutah, starting at 7:30 AM on 2026-08-01 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
900 Park Dr, Mascoutah, IL 62258 | Organizer: Illinois Extension St Clair County 4-H Official event details - Boone County Fair
A week-long fair in Belvidere, where the Boone County 4-H shows are also held at the fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 11-16, 2026.
- Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair fills the state fairgrounds in Springfield each August; the most recent dates were August 13-23, 2026. The fairgrounds also host the junior livestock show and 4-H exhibits.
- 4-H County Exhibit Day at the Illinois State Fair (Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union)
Day when 4-H members from five far-southern Illinois counties display projects that earned state fair delegation at the AJMPU shows; drop-off starts at 8 a.m. Held each year; the most recent date was August 14, 2026.
66 4 H Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 | (618) 745-5200 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair
Award-winning 4-H members display general project work over three days at the Orr Building, while exhibitors compete for grand champion in the junior sheep, goat, swine, dairy and beef shows. A canned food drive awards cash prizes to the top three counties. Held each year; most recent dates shown.
- Cumberland County Fair
A county fair in Greenup running about a week in mid-August. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 8-15, 2026.
Greenup, IL Official event details - Williamson County Fair
Held each year in Marion, the Williamson County Fair most recently ran Aug. 8-15, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Marion, IL Official event details - Clinton County Farm Bureau Field Day
Clinton County Farm Bureau opens the Sugar Creek Valley Farms research plot near Breese for a summer field day. Held each year; most recent date August 8, 2026.
Breese, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Whiteside County Fair
The Whiteside County Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Morrison, most recently held Aug. 18-22, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Morrison, IL Official event details - Winnebago County Fair
Held each year in Pecatonica, the Winnebago County Fair most recently ran Aug. 19-23, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
- Fairbury Fair
Fairbury Fair takes place in Fairbury; the most recent dates were Aug. 19-23, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Fairbury, IL Official event details - Wayne County Farm Bureau Field Day
Wayne County Farm Bureau shows a nutrient loss inhibitor demonstration plot in Fairfield. Held each year; most recent date August 20, 2026.
Fairfield, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Union County Fair
Anna hosts the Union County Fair each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 21-29, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
- Bureau County Fair
A late-summer fair in Princeton, the Bureau County seat, running five days. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 26-30, 2026.
Princeton, IL Official event details - Will County Fair
Will County Fair takes place in Peotone; the most recent dates were Aug. 26-30, 2026. Held each year, it gives local exhibitors and visitors a county-level fair stop on the Illinois summer circuit.
Peotone, IL Official event details - Will County 4-H Livestock Shows
Held during the Will County Fair in Peotone, with sheep and goat on Wednesday, pigeon, horse, swine and beef shows through the week, poultry on Saturday morning and the livestock auction that evening.
710 S West St, Peotone, IL 60468 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Official event details - Will County 4-H Swine Show
Will County 4-H swine show at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone, starting at 3:30 PM on 2026-08-28 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
710 S West St, Peotone, IL 60468 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Will County 4-H Official event details - Will County 4-H Beef Show
Will County 4-H beef show at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone, starting at 6:00 PM on 2026-08-28 as part of the county's 2026 livestock show schedule.
710 S West St, Peotone, IL 60468 | Organizer: Illinois Extension Will County 4-H Official event details - Illinois 4-H State Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests
Illinois State 4-H dairy judging starts at 8 a.m. at the Open Show Ring, followed by the Superior Young Dairy Producer contest around 9:30 a.m. Open to all youth with no preregistration; day-of sign-up is at 7:30 a.m. Held each year; most recent date shown.
September 2027 (estimated)
- Pana Tri-County Fair
Held each year in Pana, the Pana Tri-County Fair most recently ran Sept. 2-7, 2026. Check with the fair board for the next schedule before planning a visit.
Pana, IL Official event details - Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
Extension staff lead a tour of the cattle, calving barn and working facility at Baylis, then talks at the John Wood Community College Ag Center on weaning, virtual fencing and tick management, with a free dinner. Held each year; most recent date September 2, 2026.
- Mendota's Tri-County Fair
Mendota hosts the Mendota's Tri-County Fair each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 3-7, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Mendota, IL Official event details - Sandwich Fair
The Sandwich Fair is an annual Illinois fair in Sandwich, most recently held Sept. 9-13, 2026, with exhibits and community activities typical of a local agricultural fair.
Sandwich, IL Official event details - Calhoun County Fair
A September fair in Hardin on the Illinois River, among the later county fairs in the calendar. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 10-13, 2026.
Hardin, IL Official event details - Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Field Day (September)
A second fall field day from Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau at the Stockton site on Cahill Road. Held each year; most recent date September 11, 2026.
7979 E. Cahill Road, Stockton, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - LaSalle County Farm Bureau Field Day at Illinois Valley Community College
LaSalle County Farm Bureau, Illinois Valley Community College and University of Illinois Extension host a field day at the college in Oglesby. Held each year; most recent date September 11, 2026.
Oglesby, IL | Organizer: Illinois Farm Bureau Official event details - Gallatin County Fair
Gallatin County holds a late-season two-day fair in Ridgway each September, well after most Illinois county fairs have finished. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 12-13, 2026.
Ridgway, IL Official event details - Okawville Ag Products Fair and Wheat Festival
Okawville hosts the Okawville Ag Products Fair and Wheat Festival each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 18-20, 2026, a fair stop for families, 4-H and FFA exhibitors and other Illinois fairgoers.
Okawville, IL Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Boone County Farm Stroll
Free self-guided tour of Boone County farms with a stamped passport and raffle; the 2026 edition added Meyers Family Farm in Capron and Farmers Rising in Caledonia. Held each year; the most recent date was October 4, 2026.
8791 IL Route 76, Belvidere, IL 61008 | 815-544-3710 | Organizer: University of Illinois Extension Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties Official event details