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2025 schedule

Continue to check this page as we add events!

Wednesday, June 11

8 a.m. Swine Show (gilts then barrows)
9 a.m. Exhibit judging begins
3-6 p.m. Carnival opens with sensory-friendly carnival hours
3-6 p.m. HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
3 p.m. Goat Island opens - 
Northeast of the barns
5 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

6 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
6:30 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building
​7 p.m. Miss Sangamon County Queen Pageant - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
Following the Pageant: 
Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
11 p.m. Goat Island closes

11 p.m. Carnival closes

Thursday, June 12 - Senior Day (65+)

8 a.m. Sheep Show (breeding stock then market)
9 a.m. Fair opens
1 p.m. Free ice cream social with Capital Area Big Band - 
Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
3 p.m. Carnival opens
3 p.m. Goat Island opens - Northeast of the barns​
4-7 p.m. HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
5 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

5-8 p.m. Deja Voodoo live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
5-11 p.m. Pink Pony Pub serving cocktails and frozen drinks - north side of Main Building

6 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
7 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building
7 p.m. Full Throttle Monster Trucks f/ Bigfoot - Grandstand
8 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
9-midnight Brushville ​live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
11 p.m. Goat Island closes
​
11 p.m. Carnival closes
​Midnight Fair closes

Friday, June 13 - Daycare Day

9 a.m. Fair opens
9 a.m. Rabbit Show
9 a.m. Poultry Show
9 a.m to Noon Ag-Stravaganza, hands-on activities and talk with farmers - Near Gate 6
11 a.m. Goat Show (wethers then does)
11 a.m. Carnival opens
11 a.m. Goat Island opens - Northeast of the barns
Noon-2 p.m. 
HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
3 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building
4 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
4-5 p.m. Carnival break
4-7 p.m. HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
5 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

5-8 p.m. Longmeyer Band live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
5-11 p.m. Pink Pony Pub serving cocktails and frozen drinks - north side of Main Building
6 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
7 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

7 p.m. Tracy Byrd w/ Jake Worthington - Grandstand
8 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
9-midnight Neon Rodeo 90's Country Tribute live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
11 p.m. Goat Island closes
11 p.m. Carnival closes
​​Midnight Fair closes

Saturday, June 14

9 a.m. Fair opens
9 a.m. Russel Miner Memorial Antique Tractor Drive - Begins at New Berlin High School, ends at Fairgrounds

11 a.m. Carnival opens
11 a.m. Goat Island opens - Northwest of the barns

Noon Talent Show - Senior Exhibit Building
2-3 p.m. Lego Competition Registration - Commercial Building
3 p.m. Lego Competition Begins - 
Commercial Building
3 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

​Noon-2 p.m. HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
12:30 p.m. Sangamon County Farm Bureau Youth Peddle Pull weigh-in, followed by event at 1 p.m. - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion​

4 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
4-5 p.m. Carnival break
4-7 p.m. HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
5 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

5-8 p.m. Menace to Sobriety live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
​
5-11 p.m. Pink Pony Pub serving cocktails and frozen drinks - north side of Main Building
5:30 p.m. Rodeo pre-show with Mutton Busting - Grandstand
6 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
7 p.m. Steamers Thrill Show - North of the Adult Building

​7 p.m. Sangamon County Fair Rodeo - Grandstand
8 p.m. Banana Derby - North of the Adult Building
9-midnight Lick Creek live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion
11 p.m. Goat Island closes
11 p.m. Carnival closes
​​Midnight Fair closes

Sunday, June 15- Veterans and First Responders Day

8 a.m. Fair opens
8 a.m. Beef Show (breeding cattle then steers)
8 - 10 a.m. Car show registration
10-11:30 a.m. Car show judging
Noon Car show awards - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion 
Noon Carnival opens
Noon Goat Island opens - Northeast of the barns
12-4 p.m. Alex Pearce live - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion 
Noon - 8 p.m. 
Pink Pony Pub serving cocktails and frozen drinks - north side of Main Building
1-4 p.m. HAYLOFT open - Commercial Building
2 p.m. Little Miss Pageant - Senior Exhibit Building
4-5 p.m. Carnival break
5 p.m. Demolition Derby - Grandstand
5-8 p.m. Live music Bustin' Loose - Warren-Boynton State Bank Pavilion​
8 p.m. Carnival closes
8 p.m. Goat Island closes
​8 p.m. Fair closes

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  • Queen Pageant
    • Queen People's Choice
    • Contestant Application
    • Little Miss Pageant
    • History of Queen Pageant
  • Grandstand
    • Full Throttle Monster Trucks
    • Tracy Byrd w/ Jake Worthington
    • Rodeo
    • Demo Derby
  • Sponsors
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • FRIENDS OF THE FAIR
    • 2025 SPONSORS
  • Info
    • FAQs
    • Directions and Parking
    • Admission
    • Schedule
    • Map
    • Commercial Vendors
    • Refund Policy
  • Fair Events
    • Carnival
    • Lego Contest
    • Daycare Day
    • Car Show
    • Sensory-Friendly Wednesday
    • Live Music | WBSB Pavilion
    • H.A.Y.L.O.F.T.
    • Grounds Acts
    • Talent Show
    • Exhibits
  • About
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