entertainment at this year’s fair
Grandstand Entertainment

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 AT 6PM
Tobin’s Pizza Big Smokers Tractor Pull and local Pickup Truck Pull-offs
$7 Grandstand Admission
Ages 3 & younger FREE
FRIDAY, JULY 28 AT 7PM
“YaBud” Country Music Night w/ Dylan Scott
Tickets at $10 – $137 (Inc. Admission)
Ages 3 & younger FREE

SATURDAY, JULY 29 AT 7PM
Don Owen Tire + Auto Demolition Derby
$15 Grandstand Admission
Ages 3 & younger FREE
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
Visit the Beer Tent
Beer tent open Wednesday – Saturday from 4 pm – 11 pm. Enjoy many of your favorite domestics and some from a local brewery.
GAMES • RIDES • FOOD • PRIZES •
GAMES • RIDES • FOOD • PRIZES •
GAMES • RIDES • FOOD • PRIZES •
GAMES • RIDES • FOOD • PRIZES •
GAMES • RIDES • FOOD • PRIZES •
GAMES • RIDES • FOOD • PRIZES •
FunPass reloadable cards or carnival wristbands must be purchased for access to carnival rides or games.
Credit card processing fees may be applied to all purchases.
carnival hours
- Wednesday, Thursday: 1 – 11 PM
- UPDATED Friday: 5 – 11 PM
- Saturday: Noon – 11 PM
- Sunday: Noon – 8 PM
Carnival Specials
Wednesday, July 26, 1-11 PM
- Wednesday Only: Pay One Price:
- Ages 5 & younger: $18 for Fair Admission and 1-day Unlimited Rides wristband (valid today only)
- Ages 6-12: $23 for Fair Admission and 1-day Unlimited Rides wristband (valid today only)
- Ages 13 & older: $26 for Fair Admission and 1-day Unlimited Rides wristband (valid today only)
- Wristband sales will stop at 9:15 pm
Thursday, July 27, 1-11 PM
- Unlimited Ride Wristband for $30, All day. Wristband will stop being sold at 9:15 PM.
- Senior Special: ONE Senior rides FREE with ONE paid child until 5pm.
Friday, July 28, 5-11 PM
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It’s Merchant’s Day!
- Updated Hours: 5 pm – 11 pm
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Merchant’s Day!
- 5 – 11 PM, Unlimited Ride Wristband $35. Wristbands will stop being sold promptly at 9:15 PM.
- 5 – 11 PM, Unlimited Ride Wristband for $30 when you pick up a $5 off Ride Coupon from one of our merchant sponsors:
- Merchant’s Day Carnival Coupons will be honored 5 – 11 p.m.
- Country Financial, McLean County Agents
- McDonald’s
- Heartland Bank and Trust Company
- Carl’s Ice Cream
- Avanti’s
Saturday, July 29, Noon-11 PM
- 12 PM – 5 PM, Unlimited Ride Wristbands for $30. The 12 – 5 PM wristbands will stop being sold promptly at 3:30 PM. The 12 – 5 PM wristbands will Not be valid after 5 PM.
- 6 PM – Close, Unlimited Ride Wristbands for $35. Unlimited Ride Wristband sales will stop being sold promptly at 9:15 PM.
Sunday, July 30, Noon-8 PM
- 12 PM – 5 PM, Unlimited Ride Wristband for $30. Wristbands will stop being sold Promptly at 3:30 PM. Wristband is Not valid after 5 PM.
- 5 – 8 PM, Last Blast: Unlimited Ride Wristband for $25. Wristband Sales Stop Promptly at 7 PM. Fair and Carnival Rides close at 8 PM.
Animals, Activities + More
Food + Farm
Fun Zone
Check out baby chicks, piglets & much more! Find fun, hands-on activities for visitors of all ages inside Birkey’s air-conditioned showroom in our award-winning Food & Farm Fun Zone!
Free with Fair Admission
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9 am – 8 pm (Wed – Sat)
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noon – 5 pm (Sun)

