Rock Island County Fair

05/29/2026

Have you entered this year's open shows, yet? They're open to everyone, and you could walk away with premium prize money!

Enter your photography, produce, baked goods, crochet projects, livestock, and much more.

Find class information and register by mail by July 6. Online entries open next week! 👉 https://www.rockislandfair.org/fair-book-entry

05/27/2026

Become a vendor during fair week! Spots are available for food and commercial vendors.

Find the details and submit an application: https://www.rockislandfair.org/vendors

05/25/2026

Only 50 days until fair week! 🎊 What are you most looking forward to?

05/01/2026

Registration for the 2026 Rock Island County Fair Queen Pageant is now OPEN!

👑Contestants MUST live or go to school in Rock Island County and meet the age requirements below:

⭐ Little Miss: ages 7-9 (CLOSED)
⭐Junior Miss: ages 11-14
⭐Queen: ages 16-21 (and has not reached her 22nd birthday by January 1, 2027)
*Contestant must be within these age groups on pageant day: July 12, 2026

*Registration will close on June 8, 2026

Please follow this link to register 👇
https://form.jotform.com/261199155754163?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e231_tv2_tp1_a1demo0dab63n3&fbclid=IwY2xjawRiEC9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFvNGNkdm1QRXFZODZaeUxnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHibhpvEUdFoZ-2mKT9xqOAV2MCZn3E5AW2hHrntHZ68_qVUTiXyQYHAvbO15_aem_djCqqA4gl52NzqSLetUPBQ

04/30/2026

What's going on at the fairgrounds this weekend? 🤔 The QC Toy Show and Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis Flea Market!

Come check out these 2 great events!

🔹️QC Toy Show: Saturday, May 2nd 9am-4pm
🔹️Kiwanis Spring Flea Market: Sunday, May 3rd 8am-3pm

04/29/2026

Registration for the 2026 Rock Island County Fair Queen Pageant opens this week!! 👑

👑Registration will be available May 1st at 6:00pm CST!

This year's pageant will be held on Sunday, July 12th

👑Contestants MUST live or go to school in Rock Island County and meet the age requirements below:

⭐Little Miss: ages 7-9 (as of July 12, 2026)
⭐Junior Miss: ages 11-14 (as of July 12, 2026)
⭐Queen: ages 16-21 (as of July 12, 2026 and has not reached her 22nd birthday by January 1, 2027)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rock Island County Fair Queen Pageant!

04/24/2026

QC Toy Show will be back next weekend!

Calling all toy lovers!

The Return of the QC Toy Show is coming to the Rock Island County Fair May 2, and it’s bringing more than 120 vendors together.

Admission is $5 from 10 a.m. to4 p.m., with a special early entry option for $10 from 9 to 10 a.m.

See event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18d8JmZGAt/

04/21/2026

Exhibitor entries are now open for our 2026 open shows! Show off your hard work and talent in gardening, floral arranging, baking, crocheting, livestock, and so much more! And did we mention prize money will be awarded? 🙂

➡️Online entries will open June 1 but our fair book is available to view, and mailed entries are being accepted now. Find all open show information at https://www.rockislandfair.org/fair-book-entry

12/04/2025

The Rock Island County Agricultural Fair Association is seeking competitive bids for snowplowing services for the winter season.

We are located at 4200 Archer Dr, East Moline, IL 61244, and are seeking services to plow an emergency lane from gate 3 back to our towers in the campground area and part of our parking lot. A map of our grounds can be found at our website - https://www.rockislandfair.org/schedule

How to Apply: Please send your bid and proof of insurance to [email protected] by Wednesday, December 10th.

We look forward to working with a reliable partner to keep our property safe and clear this winter! If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 309-796-1620.

10/03/2025

It's finally fall 🍂 which means it's almost time to store summer toys. Store your camper, boat, motorcycle, etc. with us for the winter.

➡️Prices range from $12-15 per linear foot depending on the building/flooring type.
➡️Move-in is on Saturday, November 1st from 9-11 AM on a first come, first served basis.
➡️Find more information: https://www.rockislandfair.org/grounds-rental

08/29/2025

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Rock Island County Fair! 🎡🎉