Madison County Fairgrounds

06/18/2026

Countdown to Fair Week – Senior Citizen Day Spotlight!

Fair week is almost here, and we’re kicking things off with Senior Citizen Day on Tuesday, July 21!

Join us for a day full of celebration, community, and classic fair fun:
🕘 9:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies
🐮 9:30 AM – 4-H Bottle Calf & Dairy Show (Show Barn)
🛍️ 10:00 AM–8:00 PM – Vendors Open (Expo Building)
🎨 11:00 AM–8:00 PM – 4-H & Exhibits Open
🎡 5:00 PM–11:00 PM – Carnival Rides (Armbands available)
🎶 5:00 PM–8:00 PM – Miller & Maquire Duo (Main Pavilion)
💨 6:30 PM – ITPA Tractor-Truck Pull (Arena)

This is just the beginning of an exciting Madison County Fair week filled with contests, entertainment, and hometown pride. Stay tuned as we highlight each day’s events and share sneak peeks of what’s ahead!

For more information visit: https://www.madisoncountyfairil.com/

06/15/2026

It’s FAIR ENTRY TIME, Madison County!

Whether you bake, grow, sew, craft, or show—your talents belong at the Madison County Fair.

Browse categories in our online fairbook: https://www.madisoncountyfairil.com/fair-book-info

Submit your entries by mail, email, or in person during office hours:
📅 July 11: 8 AM–12 PM
📅 July 12: 1–4 PM
📅 July 15: 4–8 PM

Mail: Madison County Fair, P.O. Box 111, Highland, IL 62249
Email: [email protected]
Office: 2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249

06/12/2026

🔥 Get Ready for HIGH-ENERGY Arena Action at the Madison County Fair! 🔥

The arena lineup is BACK and packed with horsepower, dirt flying, and edge-of-your-seat excitement all week long! Here’s what you won’t want to miss:
💥 Tuesday July 21– ITPA Tractor Pull
Kick things off with raw power starting at 6:30 PM!
🤠 Wednesday July 22– Rodeo
Hold on tight—classic rodeo action begins at 7:00 PM!
🚜💨 Thursday July 23– Combine Demo Derby
Watch the big machines battle it out at 7:30 PM!
🏁 Friday July 24 – Motocross
High-flying thrills hit the track at 6:30 PM!
💣 Saturday July 25– Car Demo Derby
Fan-favorite crashin’ action starts at 7:30 PM!
👑 Saturday July 25– Queen Pageant (Dance Hall)
Celebrate tradition and community at 1:00 PM!

🎡 New at the Grandstand This Year! 🎡
We’re excited to roll out weekly grandstand passes—making it easier than ever to catch all the action throughout the week! 👇

Pricing:
• Weekly general admission grandstand Adult Pass- $80
• Weekly general admission grandstand Adult Pass with a parking pass- $100
• Weekly general admission grandstand Child (6-12) Pass- $20

Passes can be purchase during office hours in July.

06/08/2026

Madison County Fair 2026 – Weekly Schedule Highlights!

Get ready for a full week of family fun, livestock shows, live music, carnival rides, and can’t-miss events at the Madison County Fairgrounds!

⭐ Tuesday, July 21 – Senior Citizen Day
Kick things off with Opening Ceremonies, 4-H shows, vendors, and exhibits. Enjoy live music from the Miller/Maguire Duo and wrap up the night with the ITPA Tractor-Truck Pull!
⭐ Wednesday, July 22 – Youth Day
A day packed for the kids! 🎉 Half-price rides, youth activities, 4-H shows, and the Rodeo in the evening. Stay for live music from The Chapman Brothers Band!
⭐ Thursday, July 23 – Public Safety Day
Celebrate our local heroes while enjoying 4-H events, exhibits, and the Combine Demolition Derby. Don’t miss Feudin’ Hillbillys live on stage!
⭐ Friday, July 24 – Agriculture Day
A true fair favorite! Livestock shows, MotoCross action, and the Madison County Youth Livestock Auction. End the night with Benders & Backroads!
⭐ Saturday, July 25 – Military Appreciation Day
Full day of excitement with pageants, special carnival pricing, Farm Follies, and the crowd-favorite Car Demo Derby. Plus music from Cheers Band!
⭐ Sunday, July 26 – Family Day
Bring the whole family out for contests, pedal pulls, youth tractor driving, and special BOGO carnival rides. A perfect way to wrap up fair week!

🎟️ Daily attractions include:
• Carnival rides 🎡
• Vendors & Expo Building 🛍️
• 4-H & open exhibits 🐄
• Live entertainment 🎶

For more information visit our website at:
https://www.madisoncountyfairil.com

05/28/2026

The countdown to the Madison County Fair is on!

Fairbooks are currently being delivered to surrounding businesses, so be sure to grab yours while you’re out and about!

Prefer digital? Online fairbooks are available here:
https://www.madisoncountyfairil.com/fair-book-info

From livestock shows and 4-H exhibits to rodeos, tractor pulls, demo derbies, carnival rides, and live entertainment — there’s something for everyone at this year’s fair!

For schedules, events, tickets, updates, and everything fair related, visit:
https://www.madisoncountyfairil.com/

We can’t wait to see you July 21–26 in Highland, Illinois!

05/14/2026

🥛🐄 Dairy Day at the Madison County Fairgrounds! 🐄🥛
Join us for a fun-filled Dairy Day, hosted by our incredible Madison County Fair Queens! This family-friendly event is packed with hands-on activities, learning experiences, and of course—plenty of dairy treats!

📅 Event Details:
Saturday, May 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟️ Entry Fee:
$5 per person (ages 3 & up)

🎟️ What You Get with Your Entry Fee:
📸 Photo Opportunities
🐮 Calf Cuddles
👑 Meet the Fair Queens (take a picture with them!)
🥛 See a Live Milking (during scheduled hours)
🎁 Goodie Bags
✅ All 8 Activity Tables
📚 Learning Workbooks
🚶 Barn Walkthrough (as many times as you’d like!)
🍦 Ice Cream

🍔 Food Available for Purchase:
Brats • Burgers • Hotdogs • Chips • Cookies • Water • Soda

🥛 Special Thanks to Prairie Farms for donating milk & ice cream!
Bring the kids, meet the queens, and enjoy a day celebrating agriculture, education, and all things dairy!

05/03/2026

🎡 Madison County Fair | July 21–26 🎶

Let’s play favorites! 👇
If you had to pick ONE, what’s your go-to fair highlight?

🎢 = Carnival rides
🎶 = Live bands
🍔 = Fair food
🐄 = Livestock shows
🌽 = 4-H exhibits
🏟️ = Grandstand arena events
👯 = Hanging out with friends

Drop your emoji (or tell us why you love it)! 👇

Tag a friend you want to bring with you—we might just see you there 😉
Stay tuned… more exciting details are coming soon!

04/09/2026

🌟 See details below regarding the upcoming dates and information for the 2026 Miss Madison County Fair Queen pageant! 👑

👍 Don’t forget to like and follow our new Queen page for the latest announcements, updates, and behind-the-scenes content!

Get ready for the upcoming pageant season!

Join us this summer to experience it firsthand! Click the linktree to sign up for our email list and access the application paperwork that's now live!

And stay tuned for an exciting announcement about our Jr Miss category!