County Fairs are always a highlight of Summer Fun for our families! In Northern Illinois, we are blessed to have some of the best County Fairs in the state.
These fairs are possible thanks to the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly through the year to make them a memorable experience for our families.
Check out the helpful information below!
Upcoming County Fairs
Boone County Fair: Aug. 5 – Aug. 10
Kane County Fair: July 16 – July 20
McHenry County Fair: July 29 – Aug. 3
Sandwich Fair, Dekalb County: Sept. 3 – Sept. 7
Winnebago County Fair: Aug. 13 – Aug. 17
Illinois State Fair: Aug. 7 – Aug. 17
Boone County Fair
Tuesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 10
Grandstand Events
Justin Moore, Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets range from $40 to $50. Find the rest of the Grandstand Schedule of Events here!
Live Music and Games at the Entertainment Pavilion
Free Admission
Located on the east side of Exhibit Hall #1 Learn more about artists and sponsors here.
Ticket prices can be found here
General admission is $10
Season pass $25 Advance Sale, $40 at the gate
Boone County Fairgrounds
8847 IL-76
Belvidere, IL 61008
For more information, visit the Boone County Fair website.
Kane County Fair
Wednesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 20
Grandstand Events
Saturday, July 19
2:00 p.m. – Professional Championship Bull Riders and Cowgirls
7:00 p.m. – Professional Championship Bull Riders and Cowgirls
Sunday, July 20
2:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
5:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
Miller Lite Sound Stage
Friday, July 18
Tripping Billie’s 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
Mark Atkins 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
HILLBILLY Rockstarz 8:30 – 10:00 p.m
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd
St. Charles, IL 60174
For more information, visit kanecountyfair.com website.
McHenry County Fair
Tuesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 3
Demolition Derby by 4WD Promotions
Sunday, August 3
6:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby by 4WD Promotions
Sunday, August 3
10:00 a.m.
McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
For more information, visit the McHenry County Fair website.
Sandwich Fair, DeKalb County
Wednesday, September 3 to Sunday, September 7
Friday Night Concert
Friday, September 5, 2025
8:00 p.m.
Main Performer: Warren Zeiders
Demolition Derby
Sunday, September 7
3:30 – 5:00 p.m
Sandwich Fairgrounds
15730 Pratt Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
For more information, visit the Sandwich Fair website.
Winnebago County Fair
Wednesday, August 13 to Sunday, August 17
Wednesday, August 13
4H, Seniors (60+), and Military Day, which includes free admission
Thursday, August 14
Kids Day – Midway Special – Pay one price, noon – 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – close
Grandstand Events
Diesel Truck Races – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Illini State Pullers Truck Pulls – Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Bulls & Broncos Pro Rodeo – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Illini State Pullers, Tractor Pulls – Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby – Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Entertainment Tent
Friday, August 13 – Buckle, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 14 – Mike & Joe, 9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
500 West First Street
Pecatonica, IL 61063
For more information, visit the Winnebago County Fair website.
Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair will be held from August 7 to August 17 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Celebrating its 172nd year, the Fair continues the longstanding tradition of bringing together families from all over the state for a variety of concerts, competitions, rides, food, and many other activities.
Tickets for the Grandstand events are now available at Ticketmaster and feature headliners such as Jake Owen, The Black Crowes, Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Brad Paisley, The Chainsmokers, Def Leppard, and Turnpike Troubadours.
The Fair also offers employment and volunteer opportunities for the summer, with applications currently accepted. For more information – including schedules, ticket purchases, and entry forms – visit the official Illinois State Fair website at