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Plan Your Visit

JULY 23 – 27, 2025

Fair Hours

Wednesday - Saturday

Gates Open

7 am - 9 pm

4-H Exhibits Open

9 am - 9 pm

Sunday

Gates Open

Noon - 8 pm

Carnival Hours

Weather Permitting

Wed - Fri

1 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

Noon - 11 pm

Sunday

Noon - 8 pm

Safety & Security

Our McLean County Fair safety & security program will include walk-through metal detectors at all fair entry gates. All bags, purses, strollers, etc will be subject to search at each of the entry gates. Click here for details on allowed and prohibited items.

Single Day Admission

Wednesday - Saturday

Ages 5 & younger

Free

Ages 6-12

$6.00

Ages 13 & older

$10.00

Ticket & credit card fees will be applied to online purchases.

Sunday

Ages 5 & younger

Free

Ages 6-12

$3.00

Ages 13 & older

$5.00

Ticket & credit card fees will be applied to online purchases.

This price only includes gate admission for a single day. Carnival wristbands, ride passes and/or grandstand tickets must be purchased separately.

Multi-Day Admission

Wednesday - Sunday

Ages 5 & younger

Free

Ages 6-12

$12.00

Ages 13 & older

$20.00

Ticket & credit card fees will be applied to online purchases.

This price only includes daily gate admission the fair. Carnival wristbands, ride passes and/or grandstand tickets must be purchased separately.

Fair Admission Specials

Wednesday, July 23

“Pay One Price”  Special
Admission + all day carnival rides for one price.

Children 5 & younger

$18

Ages 6-12

$24

Ages 13 & older

$28

Thursday, July 24

“Young at Heart + Military Veterans Day”
Seniors (60 & older) + veterans get in FREE All day.

“Pack the Bus”
School Supply Donation Day. Admission is $2 at the gate with a qualifying donation.

  • 1 Backpack OR
  • 1 Zippered Binder OR
  • Any 3 sets of the following items:
    •  2-pack of glue sticks
    •  4-pack of highlighters
    •  1 set of Binder Dividers
    •  1 Set Crayola Broad LineMarkers (10 count)
    •  2 ct. 70 Page Wide-Ruled spiral notebooks
    •  1 Standard/Metric 12″ ruler
    •  1 set of colored pencils

Friday, July 25

“Merchant Day”
Kids 6-12 get in to the fair Free until 5:00 pm when you pick up a Children’s Day Pass coupon from one of our merchant sponsors:

  • Country Financial, McLean County Agents
  • McDonald’s
  • Heartland Bank and Trust Company
  • Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
  • Carl’s Ice Cream

Sunday, July 27

Last Day – Gates @ Noon

  • Ages 5 & younger FREE
  • Children ages 6-12: $3
  • Adults (ages 13+): $5

2024 McLean County Fair Map + Find Directions to the Fairgrounds

Thanks to our Sponsors

Merchant Day Sponsors

Visit these participating local businesses for children’s free admission & carnival coupons! Coupons can be used on Merchant Day, Friday, July 25th!