PEC THING
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2023 Spring Pec Thing May 20th & 21st
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2023 Fall Pec Thing September 16th & 17th
For over 40 years, we’ve welcomed shoppers twice a year to enjoy a unique shopping experience with over 500 Vendors throughout the fairgrounds.


RAIN OR SHINE!
Vendors occupy over 100,000 square feet inside and over 40 acres of space outside, selling everything from:
ANTIQUE TOOLS
POSTCARDS
WOODWORKING
SPORTS MEMORABILIA
QUILTS
FURNITURE
HOLIDAY DÉCOR
CANDLES
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YARD ART
GLASSWARE
ELECTRONICS
NAME BRAND PRODUCTS
STAMPS
JEWELRY
CRAFTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
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AND SO MUCH MORE!
THE FAIRGROUNDS ARE FOR EVERYONE!
With 108 acres of indoor and outdoor facilities, we have the space to store your items and host your events!

JOIN US!
SEPTEMBER 16TH & 17TH
8 AM - 5 PM
Admission: $5
-children 12 & under FREE
FREE Parking
*Service animals only, please.
EARLY BIRD SHOPPER PASS
Avoid crowds and be the first through the gates to shop more than 500 Vendors throughout the fairgrounds for just $20.
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You can purchase your pass online or at the Fairgrounds at Gate 1.
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EARLY BIRD SHOPPING HOURS
Friday: 9 AM- 9 PM
Saturday: 6 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 6 AM - 5 PM
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*regular shopping hours are Saturday & Sunday ONLY from 8 AM - 5 PM.
PEC THING CONCESSIONS
The Winnebago County Fair Association would like to thank our ‘Pec Thing’ concession vendors for being a part of our event!
Our featured concession vendors include:
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Brandon’s Rollin’ BBQ – Moss Hall Kitchen
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Beef on the Move
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Black Pearl Coffee
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Blennert’s Beef Jerky
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Community of Christ Tacos
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Custer’s Last Stand
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Dave’s Coffee Cakes
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Grandma’s Goodies
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Hector’s Cocina
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JPG Concessions
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Kiwanis Charities of Rockford​
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Berry View Orchards
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Lion’s Club
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NGO Egg Roll
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Pizza on Earth
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Quality Concessions
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Rucci’s Roasted Nuts
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Sharonne’s
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The Scoop
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Teppan Xpress
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Hacks Concession
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Whiskey Hotel BBQ
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Pizza Fresca
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Sugar Addicts
FEATURED CONCESSIONS
Wear your walking shoes and don't forget to bring your appetite!
Lots of new concessions, along with some of your regular favorites!
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Beef & Chicken Pita Sandwiches
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Ice Cream
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Pulled Pork & Barbecue
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Cinnamon Roasted Nuts
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Specialty coffees and smoothies
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Mini Donuts & Mini Donut Sundaes
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Pork Chop Sandwiches
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Corn Dogs
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Tacos, Quesadillas, Mexican street corn
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Specialty Waffles
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Freshly Baked Stone fire Pizza
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Smoked Meats (Smoked on sight!)
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Fresh Apple Cider Donuts
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Funnel Cakes
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Kettle Corn
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Hamburgers
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Hot Dogs
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Italian Beef
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Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, etc.
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AND MORE!
The Moss Hall Kitchen
The Moss Hall Kitchen will start serving at 6 am for vendors & early shoppers and at 8 am for Pec Thing shoppers on Saturday and Sunday.
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Moss Hall Kitchen Hours
Saturday & Sunday
6 am – 5 pm on both days