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The 75th Sangamon County Fair is set to take place from Wednesday, June 11, through Sunday, June 15, at the fairgrounds in New Berlin. This year’s fair highlights the legacy of this long-standing event, including youth livestock shows throughout the week, and youth and adult exhibits ranging from the arts to culinary to horticulture. In response to sellout crowds for grandstand events in the past several years, additional seating has been added to accommodate more visitors.
Grandstand Entertainment:
- Thursday, June 12: Full Throttle Monster Trucks at 7 p.m.
- Friday, June 13: Tracy Byrd with Jake Worthington at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 14: Sangamon County Fair Rodeo at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, June 15: Demolition Derby at 5 p.m.
Other Special Events:
- Wednesday, June 11: Miss Sangamon County Queen Pageant at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, June 12: Ribbon-cutting at 12:30 at the 75th anniversary sign in front of the Timber Lodge, followed by an ice cream social with music by the Capital Area Big Band in the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion
- Saturday, June 14: State-qualifying Lego competition in the Commercial Building at 3 p.m.
- Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day Car Show with registration from 9 a.m. to noon and awards at 3 p.m.
- Sunday, June 15: Little Miss pageant in the Adult Exhibit Building at 2 p.m.
Swyear Amusements is back with all-day carnival sessions for $30 each day or $120 for a week pass. Sensory-friendly carnival hours return again this year from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln.
A full lineup of local, live music is scheduled in the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion including Deja Voodoo, Brushville, The Longmeyer Band, Neon Rodeo-90s Country Tribute, Menace to Sobriety, Lick Creek, Alex Pearce and Bustin’ Loose.
General fair admission is $5 for ages 5 and up; children 4 and under are free. Parking on the fairgrounds is $10 per vehicle, with free parking available nearby. Each grandstand event requires a separate ticket.
About Sangamon County Fair:
The Sangamon County Fair is a longstanding tradition in New Berlin, Illinois, offering a variety of events and activities that celebrate agriculture, entertainment and community. Each year, the fair brings together families and visitors for a memorable experience filled with fun and excitement.
