High Flying Pages Thrill Show

High Flying Pages offers a 30 min thrill show featuring the High Flying Trapeze and Globe Of Death. The High Flying Pages have been entertaining families around the world for over thirty years from the biggest circus festivals to a fair or festival near you.

FREE WITH ADMISSION

2024 Show Times: CHECK DAILY SCHEDULE 

Safari Sam and Oscar the Awesome Ostrich

Oscar the Awesome Ostrich is a stolling character who appears at fairs, festivals, and special events. He interacts with the public: collecting pats on the head, posing for photos, sneaking kisses and snacks.

FREE WITH ADMISSION

Strolling the Grounds

Petting Zoo

Visit your favorite barnyard friends at the petting zoo.

FREE WITH ADMISSION

Open During Fair Hours
Noahs Way Exotic Petting Zoo

Unique Twistie Things

Doug Smith & The Unique Twist and Twisting Crew are unlike any other Balloon Artists that you may have encountered. If you are looking for just swords and dogs, then do not look here...because at The Unique Twist... "Balloon Animals Are Not Just Dogs Anymore"!

FREE WITH ADMISSION

Visit on the Grounds


ALL NEW AT THE FAIR,       GAME SHOW GURUS
DAILY ON FAIR GROUNDS  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

The Heart of Illinois Fair features a variety of live performances. Don't miss our great local entertainment!

JULY 16 8:00 p.m.
SARAH MARIE DILLARD PRESENTS
LISTENING ROOM MOBILE OPEN MIC NIGHT

JULY 17 8:00 p.m.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
BOB FISH, SOUND and LIGHT SHOW

JULY 18 8:00 P.M.
RYAN BYFIELD & the NUCLEI - CARRIBBEAN MUSIC  Consists of a variety of music styles like SKA,ROCK STEADY,CALYPSO, SOCA AND REGGAE, from the Island of JAMAICA--Original and cover material including NEO SOUL, R&B, JAZZ & POP--Reccently released his debut solo album "ROOTS FOR THE CULTURE"

JULY 19 8 P.M.
BROKEN MOJO - CENTRAL ILLINOIS PARTY BAND.
PLAYING 70'S TO TODAY'S MUSIC TO KEEP THE PARTY GOING ALL NIGHT LONG!!!

JULY 20 8:00 p.m.
HARLEM HAYFIELD - A RUST BELT SOUL ROCKERS, From Decatur with a NEW SINGLE rocking the RADIO NATIONALLY! They have rocked the PEORIA RIVERFRONT at Peoria Blues & Heritage Fest and NOW THEY ARE COMING TO THE HEART OF ILLINOIS FAIR.

Dog Barn Exhibit Building

DOG HOUSE (Free) with paid General Admission to the Fair
1ST Red DOG HOUSE Exhibit Building next to the Youth Building

UKC All-Breed conformation dog shows include tiny and giant breeds competing for championship points and the coveted title of Best of Show! Puppies will also compete for Best Puppy in Show!!

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 6:30pm-8:00pm:                          
4-H Canine Competition in Obedience -sponsored by the Illinois Toy Fox Terrier Association

WEDNESDAY , JULY 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm:
Nosework Training (Canine Scent Discrimination) Demonstration by Teena Roth of Bright Star

THURSDAY JULY 18, 2024 2:00 PM:                                  OPERA HOUSE 
UKC All Breed Conformation Dog Shows 1 and 2

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024 2:00 PM:                                      OPERA HOUSE                                                                                                  UKC All-Breed conformation dog show 4-9 pm

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024 10:00 am:                              OPERA HOUSE
10:00 am until approximately 4 pm: UKC All Breed Conformation Dog Show 1 and 2 
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

4-H Obedience Judges. Sponsored by the Ill Toy Fox Terrier Assoc.