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The Entertainment Inside Scoop!

*Most show times still to be determined - Check back for updates! 

Get information on the Winnebago County Fair's
entertainment schedule for each day of the fair.

WEDNESDAY AUG 19th

4-H DAY & MILITARY/SENIOR DAY!

Tickets:

  • Early Bird Special, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. $2.00 Gate 1 Only

  • General Admission: $5

  • Children 9-12: $3

  • Military, Seniors (60+) & Ages 8 and under: FREE

  • Bring 2 non-perishable, non-expired food items to benefit the Rockford Rescue Mission & receive one free admission.

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 All Gates Open at 11 A.M. & Carnival open's at Noon

 

Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 P.M. OR 5:00 P.M. to close.

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Events:

  • 4-H Animal Shows Start at 8:00 A.M.

  • Gellyball  -  1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

  • Lumberjack Show - 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. 

  • Interactive Lumberjack Camp - 12:30 P.M.  

  • McIntyre Circus

  • K-9 Demonstrations - 2:30 P.M. & 7:30 P.M.

  • National Pedal Pullers – 4:00 P.M. (Registration begins at 3:00 P.M.)

Moss Hall:

  • Victory Lane Racing - 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

  • Magic Mike – 2:00 P.M. 

  • Queen and Junior Miss Pageant – 6:00 P.M. 

Grandstand:

Diesel Truck Races - 7:00 P.M. 

  • Admission: $10, Children 8 and under: FREE!

  • Pit passes available.

Entertainment Tent: 

  • River Beats - 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.​

THURSDAY AUG 20th

KIDS DAY! 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets:

  • Early Bird Special, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. $2.00 Gate 1 Only

  • Children 12 and under: FREE

  • General Admission: $5

  • Military & Seniors (60+): $3

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All Gates open at 11Am  & Carnival open's at Noon

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Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 P.M. OR 5:00 P.M. to close.

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Events:

  • Gellyball - 1 P.M. - 8 P.M.

  • McIntyre Circus

  • Kid Games with Magic Mike - 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. ( Building 2)

  • K-9 Demonstrations - 3 P.M. & 8 P.M.

  • Lumberjack Show - 2 P.M. & 5 P.M.

  • Interactive Lumberjack Camp - 2:30P.M. & 5:30 P.M. 

  • National Pedal Pullers – 4:00 P.M. (Registration begins at  3:00 P.M.)

Moss Hall:​

  • Victory Lane Racing - 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

  • Hoo Haven - 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

  • Little Miss Pageant – 6:00 P.M. 

Grandstand:

Horse Show (Open Poles & Barrels) 6:00 P.M.​​​

  • Admission: $10, Children 8 and under: FREE!

  • Pit passes available.

Entertainment Tent: 

  • Shuffle This - 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

FRIDAY AUG 21st

Tickets:

  • Early Bird Special, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. $2.00 Gate 1 Only

  • General Admission: $7

  • Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $5

  • Ages 8 and under: FREE

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All Gates open at 11A.M. &  Carnival open's at Noon

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Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 P.M. 

Events:

  • Gelly Ball - 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

  • Lumberjack Show – 1:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M.

  • Interactive Lumberjack Camp – 1:30 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.

  • K-9 Demonstration – 4:30 P.M. & 8:00 P.M.

  • McIntyre Circus

  • National Pedal Pullers – 2:00 P.M. (Registration begins at 1:00 P.M.)

  • Antique Tractor Parade - 6:00 P.M.

Moss Hall:

  • Victory Lane Racing - 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.  & 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

  • Magic Mike - 2:00 P.M.

  • A Trbute to Elvis - 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 

  • 4-H LIVE Performing Arts - 6:00 P.M. 

Grandstand:

Bulls, Broncos & Barrels Rodeo

  • Gates open at 6pm Rodeo starts at 7PM

  • Admission: $10, Children 8 and under: FREE!

  • Pit passes available​

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Entertainment Tent:

  • A Tribute to Elvis 4:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Madison County 8:30pm - 12:30pm​

SATURDAY AUG 22nd

Tickets:

  • General Admission: $7

  • Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $5

  • Ages 8 and under: FREE

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Gates open at 10AM & Carnival open's at Noon

 

Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 P.M.  ​

Events:​

  • 4-H Quality Livestock Auction – 11:00 A.M. in the Cattle Arena

  • Gellyball - 1P.M. - 8 P.M.

  • Lumberjack Show - 1 P.M., 3:30 P.M. & 6:30 P.M.

  • Interactive Lumberjack Camp - 4 P.M.

  • K-9 Demonstration - 3 P.M. & 6 P.M. 

  • 4-H Family Fun Night – 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. in the Livestock Arena

Moss Hall:

  • Victory Lane Racing - 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

  • Magic Mike - 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

  • 2nd City Chorus - 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.  

  • Korey Pepper Music - 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 

  • 5 Star Karaoke - 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. 

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Grandstand:

PI Motorsports Tractor Pulls - 1:00 P.M.

  • Gates open at 12:00 P.M. Pull Starts at 1:00 P.M.     

  • Admission: $10, Children 8 and under: FREE!

  • Pit passes available

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Illini State Pullers, PI Motorsports and Farmer's Class, Tractor Pulls

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  • Gates open at 5:30 P.M. Pull Starts at 6:30 P.M.     

  • Admission: $10, Children 8 and under: FREE!

  • Pit passes available     

 Entertainment Tent:

  • Switch Track Alley Band - 2:00 P.M.- 5:00P.M.​

  • Cherry Pie 9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.                                                                            ​

SUNDAY AUG 23rd

Tickets:

  • General Admission: $5

  • Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $3

  • Ages 8 and under: FREE

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Gates open at 10:00 AM & Carnival open's at Noon, The Carnival Close's at 6:00 P.M.

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Carnival Midway Ride Special:

Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 P.M. 

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Events:

  • Lumberjack Show - 1:00 P.M.

  • Interactive Lumberjack Camp - 1:30 P.M.

  • K-9 Demonstration - 12:30 P.M. & 4:30 P.M.

  • McIntyre Circus

MossHall:

  • Church at the Fair (Memorial Baptist Church) – 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

  • Victory Lane Racing - 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

  • Beauty in Motion -1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

  • Hoo Haven – 2:00 P.M

Grandstand:

Demo Derby – 2:00 P.M.

(Gates open @Noon)

  • Admission: $10, Children 8 and under: FREE!

  • Pit passes available​.

MIDWAY CLOSES AT 6:00 P.M.​

All Times and Locations Subject To Change

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