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

2023 Show Times:
TBA

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

ALWAYS AMAZING  MAGIC SHOW
DAILY ON FAIR GROUNDS

JULY 18, 2023
CELEBRITY SWINE SHOWMANSHIP   6:00 p.m. 
Live stock show barn

Entertainment Stage Line-Up

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

JULY 18 8:00 p.m.
SARAH MARIE DILLARD PRESENTS
MOBILE OPEN MIC NIGHT

JULY 19 8:00 p.m.
TODD'S SPECTACULAR , LIGHT AND MUSIC SHOW

JULY 20 8:00 P.M.
STILL SHINE BAND

JULY 21 8 P.M.
BROKEN MOJO BAND

JULY 22 8:00 p.m.
HINDSIGHT BAND

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 18, 2023 6:30pm-8:00pm:
4-H Canine Competition in Obedience -sponsored by the Illinois Toy Fox Terrier Association

WEDNESDAY , JULY 19, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm:
Nosework Training (Canine Scent Discrimination) Demonstration by Teena Roth of Bright Star

THURSDAY, JULY 20-22, 2023
Grafelman Farms Rescue will have dogs available for adoption during Dog Show hours

THURSDAY JULY 20, 2023 2:00 PM until approximately 6:00 pm:
UKC All Breed Conformation Dog Shows 1 and 2

FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 2:00 PM until approximately 6:00 pm:
UKC All-Breed conformation dog show 4-9 pm

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 8:00 am-10:00 am:
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.