2025 FAIR
SCHEDULE
Welcome to the Madison County Fair Association! Our fair schedule is jam-packed with exciting events for the whole family to enjoy.
Each year exciting events at the Madison County Fair, including livestock shows, tractor pulls, demolition derbies (both automobile and combine!), musicians, 4-H exhibits, pageants and stock car races draw over 216,000 exhibitors, families, vendors and visitors from all over Madison County and the surrounding area. With everything from livestock to stock car races – there is something for everyone at the Madison County Fair!
FAIR SCHEDULE 2025
SENIOR CITIZEN DAY
Parking $3.00 for seniors 65 and older until 5:00
9:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
9:30 a.m. - 4-H Bottle Calf Show & 4-H Dairy Show (Show Barn)
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Vendors Open in Expo Building
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 4-H & Exhibits Open
5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:30 p.m. - ITPA Tractor-Truck Pull (Arena)
8:00 p.m. - Danny Kalaher(Main Pavilion)
Youth Day
Sponsored By Trouw Nutrition
8:00 a.m. - Judging - Poultry (Poultry Barn)
9:00 a.m. - Judging - Dairy Cattle
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Vendors Open in Expo Building
11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. - 4-H & Exhibits Open
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 1/2 Price Carnival Rides
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Youth Day Activities (Main Pavilion) See Page 84 in Fair book for details
5:00-11:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:00 p.m. - 4-H Rabbit Show (Show Barn)
Public Safety Day
Parking $3.00 for Police, Firemen & EMT's until 5:00, With Verification
9:00 a.m. - 4-H Poultry Show (Poultry Barn)
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Vendors Open in Expo Building
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 4-H & Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m. - Pork Producer’s BBQ
4:00 p.m. - 4-H Super Showmanship
5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
5:00 p.m. - Open Goat Show following is the 4-H Goat Show (Sheep Barn)
6:30 p.m. - Judging - Rabbits (Upstairs of Expo)
7:30 p.m. - County Fair Presented by Hard Road Theatre (Dance Hall)
7:30 p.m. - Combine Demolition Derby (Arena)
8:00 p.m. - Benders & Backroads (Main Pavilion)
Agriculture Day
Farmer, 4H & FFA Appreciation
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Swine Show (Swine Barn)
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Vendors Open in Expo Building
10:00 a.m. - 4-H Beef Show (Show Barn)
11:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. - 4-H & Exhibits Open
5:00-11:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:30 p.m. - Motocross (Arena)
7:00 p.m. - Madison Co. Youth Livestock Auction (Swine Barn)
7:30 p.m. - County Fair Presented by Hard Road Theatre (Dance Hall)
8:00 p.m. - Beaucoup Bottom Band (Main Pavilion)
Military Appreciation
Parking $3.00 until 5:00 pm for Veterans and Active Military with ID
8:00 a.m. - Open Beef Steer & Breeding Stock Show (Show Barn)
9:30 a.m. - 4-H Sheep Show following is the Open Sheep Show (Sheep Barn)
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Vendors Open in Expo Building
12:30 p.m. - Queen Pageant & Little Miss Pageant (Dance Hall)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Special Priced Armbands)
5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Carnival Rides (Armbands - Regular Price)
6:00 p.m - Farm Follies, Registration is at 5:30 p.m. (Show Barn)
7:30 p.m. - Car Demo Derby (Arena)
7:30 p.m. - County Fair Presented by Hard Road Theatre (Dance Hall)
8:00 p.m. - Hangtime (Main Pavilion)
Family Day
8:30 a.m. - Open Swine Show (Swine Barn)
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. - 4-H General Projects Released (Expo)
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Vendors Open in Expo Building
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides (Armbands) BOGO with 2 can goods
1:00 p.m. - Miss Pigtail Contest (Registration 12:30 p.m. - 1:00p.m.)
1:30 p.m. - Petal Tractor Pull (Pavillion) (Registration 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. - County Fair Presented by Hard Road Theatre (Dance Hall)
2:00 p.m. - Youth Garden Tractor Driving Contest (Show Barn)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Exhibits Released
PARKING PRICE INFORMATION
Daily parking
$5.00 per day
After 5pm $10
fair week parking pass
$15.00
livestock exhibitor pass
$10.00
(paid at time entries are submitted)
camping
$125 Before July 1st, $150 After July 1st
Madison County Fair
Band Schedule
Danny Kalaher
Tuesday July 22rd, 8:00pm
ShortMist & Kate Hatch
Wednesday July 23th - 8:00pm
Benders & Backroads
Thursday July 24th - 8:00pm
Beaucoup Bottom Band
Friday July 25th - 8:00pm
CARNIVAL RIDES DAILY
Carnival Armbands
$5 off Armbands for Carnival Ride will be available for pre-sale before the fair only during pre-fair office hours.
- Saturday, July 12, 8:00 -12:00 pm
- Sunday, July 14, 8:00 -12:00 pm
- Wednesday July 16,
- Saturday, July 19,
Armbands will be honored Tuesday -Saturday: 5pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12 - 3pm
Bogo Wristbands
Bring 2 cans of food to the ticket booth and you can buy one ride armband and get one free! Canned food items will be donated to local Madison County food banks.
******ONLY AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY*****
daily office hours
The Fair Office will be open during Fair Week from 9:00am – 6:00pm
daily entertainment
The 4-H Federation & U of I Extension will host daily kids activities! Vendors will be set up in the Expo Hall.
2024 arena events
Below is a chart of fees, admission prices and times for all arena events.
Arena Events 2025
ITPA Truck & Tractor Pull
- ENTRY FEE: See Page 70 of Fairbook
- PIT OPEN: 3:00pm
- PIT PASS: $25.00
- STANDS OPEN: 5:00pm
- BOX SEATS: $25.00
- ADULT (13+): $15.00
- KIDS 6-12: $5
- 5 AND UNDER IN STANDS: FREE
- START TIME: 6:30pm
Rodeo
ENTRY FEE: See Page 70 of Fairbook
PIT OPEN: 3:00pm
PIT PASS: $25.00
STANDS OPEN: 5:00pm
BOX SEATS: $25.00
ADULT (13+): $15.00
KIDS 6-12: $5
5 AND UNDER IN STANDS: FREE
START TIME: 6:45pm
Combine Demo Derby
ENTRY FEE: See Page 70 of Fairbook
PIT OPEN: 3:00pm
PIT PASS: $25.00
STANDS OPEN: 5:00pm
BOX SEATS: $25.00
ADULT (13+): $15.00
KIDS 6-12: $5
5 AND UNDER IN STANDS: FREE
START TIME: 6:30pm
Motocross
ENTRY FEE: See Page 70 of Fairbook
PIT OPEN: 3:00pm
PIT PASS: $25.00
STANDS OPEN: 5:00pm
BOX SEATS: $25.00
ADULT (13+): $15.00
KIDS 6-12: $5
5 AND UNDER IN STANDS: FREE
START TIME: 6:30pm
Car Demo Derby
ENTRY FEE: See Page 70 of Fairbook
PIT OPEN: 3:00pm
PIT PASS: $25.00
STANDS OPEN: 5:00pm
BOX SEATS: $25.00
ADULT (13+): $15.00
KIDS 6-12: $5
5 AND UNDER IN STANDS: FREE
START TIME: 7:30pm