Join the Jersey County Fair for six days of family fun, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, livestock shows, competitions, delicious fair food, and exciting grandstand events. Celebrating over 150 years of tradition, the fair continues to be one of the premier summer events in Southwestern Illinois.
Event Dates
July 14–19, 2026
Location
Jersey County Fairgrounds 310 Veteran's Memorial Parkway Jerseyville, IL 62052
Fair Schedule
Tuesday, July 14
8:00 AM — Sheep Show
8:00 AM — Exhibit Hall Closed for Judging
Exhibit Hall Opens Upon Completion of Judging
6:00 PM — Fair Parade
8:00 PM — Pro Wrestling Epic
Wednesday, July 15
8:00 AM — Beef Show
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 PM — Rabbit Show
7:00 PM — Jersey County Fair Queen Pageant
Thursday, July 16
No Livestock Events Scheduled
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 PM — Whippoorwill Rodeo Company
Friday, July 17
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 PM — Pro Pulling League Super Pro Showdown
Sanctioned Tractor Pull Classes
Unlimited Super Stock Tractor
Pro Stock Tractor
Super Farm Tractors
MITTP Tractors (Local)
15,000 lb. Field Tractor
12,500 lb. Plus Tractor
Saturday, July 18
8:00 AM — Swine Show
9:00 AM — Dairy Show
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM — Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
6:00 PM — Saturday Night Shoot Out
I.T.P.A. Classes
8,500 lb. Limited Pro Stock
Light Modified Tractors
9,500 lb. Limited Pro Stock
Truck Classes
MTTP Trucks (Local Trucks)
Stock 4x4 I.E. (Factory Stock/Street Stock)
Hot Street
Super Stock
Workstock Diesel
IFPA Tractor Pull
Sunday, July 19
9:00 AM — Goat Show
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open for Pickup
4:00 PM — Power Wheels Competition
5:00 PM — Demolition Derby
About the Fair
For more than 150 years, the Jersey County Fair has celebrated the agricultural heritage of Jersey County while providing entertainment for visitors of all ages. Featuring wrestling, rodeos, tractor pulls, livestock competitions, carnival rides, food vendors, pageants, exhibits, and family-friendly activities, the fair remains one of the region's most anticipated summer traditions.
Whether you're there for the competition, the entertainment, the exhibits, or the food, there's something for everyone at the Jersey County Fair.
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