Jersey County Fair

Name: Jersey County Fair
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Jerseyville, Jersey County

The 2026 Jersey County Fair is scheduled from Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds in Jerseyville, Illinois. The fair will embrace a "Party Like It's 1776" theme, commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary. Activities include a Chris Cagle concert, various 4-H and open livestock shows, a parade through downtown Jerseyville, a queen pageant, amusement rides, a rodeo, and grandstand events like truck/tractor pulls and a demolition derby.

Date: Jul 11-19, 2026
Location: Jerseyville, Jersey County

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Event summary

Highlights

Chris Cagle concert on opening night
Annual Fair Parade through downtown Jerseyville
Demolition Derby on the final night
Various 4-H and open livestock shows and auction

The Jersey County Fair, a tradition dating back to 1868, returns to the Jersey County Fairgrounds in Jerseyville, Illinois, from July 11 to July 19, 2026. This year's fair adopts the theme "Party Like It's 1776" in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, offering a mix of agricultural showcases, entertainment, and community events.

The opening day on Saturday, July 11, will feature 4-H livestock shows and an evening country music concert headlined by Chris Cagle, with Tyson Schulte as the opening act. Throughout the week, the fair hosts numerous events including a talent show, Praise Night, 4-H livestock auction, and open livestock competitions for sheep, beef, rabbits, swine, dairy, and goats. The annual Fair Parade, a highlight, is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, proceeding through downtown Jerseyville to the fairgrounds.

Grandstand entertainment will feature wrestling, a rodeo, professional and local truck and tractor pulling competitions, and a Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull. The fair also includes the Miss & Little Miss Jersey County Fair Queen Pageant, a Power Wheels Derby, and concludes with a demolition derby on the final night, Sunday, July 19. Tinsley Amusement Rides will be available on multiple days, alongside exhibit hall activities and various "fair fare" options.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Jersey County Fairgrounds; www.thetelegraph.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Jerseyville, Jersey County

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