Western Illinois Fair

Western Illinois Fair Griggsville, Illinois | June 16-20, 2027 | Home of the World Famous School Bus Demolition Derby

Established in 1888, the Western Illinois Fair is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Illinois, located in the heart of Pike County, Illinois, in Griggsville. Normally held each third week in June, the Western Illinois Fair hosts grandstand events such as queen pageant and princess contests, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pulls, and the annual School Bus Demolition Derby, one of

the most unique county fair events in the region. Arts and crafts exhibits are open to residents from Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties. The Western Illinois Fair is also the host site for the Pike County 4-H agricultural shows, along with various events through the year. Local families have also utilized the grounds for auctions and wedding receptions in our entertainment pavilion.

Get ready for a fun-filled fright--we mean night!--at our 2026 Western Illinois Fair Haunted Hayride; Haunted School!We'...
09/01/2026

Get ready for a fun-filled fright--we mean night!--at our 2026 Western Illinois Fair Haunted Hayride; Haunted School!

We're pulling out all the stops this year, with three weekends for you to take in all the spooky fun on October 16-17, 23-24, and October 30, from 7-10 pm each night. Stop by early to grab a light meal before getting in line on the haunted hayride!

We'll also have special events along the way. Our popular Western Illinois Fair Queen & Princess Pageant Trunk Or Treat will be on October 17 from 6-8 pm. And we'll have a new "Touch A Truck" night on October 24 beginning at 5 pm, where kids can stop by to get up close and personal with their favorite big trucks and machinery.

Conner Family Amusements, Inc. will also back again this year with carnival rides for purchase each night.

Cost for the meal is $5 each, and access to the Haunted Hayride is $10 each. (NOTE: Strobe lights are involved in the Haunted Hayride. No flashlights or glowsticks are allowed on the ride.)

Thanks to the Moose Lodge 420, a sponsor of our Haunted Hayride! We can't wait to scare--we mean see--you there!

09/01/2026

🎃 We are so excited to announce the return of our Trunk or Treat!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for October 17th! Bring the kids and enjoy a safe, free option for the kiddos!

🖤 Interested in bringing a trunk or donating candy? Please reach out to our pageant director, Jessica! You can message our page or email her at [email protected]!

👻 We hope to see you there!!

08/13/2026

Welp, we didn't win the billion-dollar Powerball lottery this morning. But County Fair Day at the Illinois State Fair is a pretty good consolation prize!

We'll be in Springfield to watch our royalty as they introduce themselves and get some state pageant prep done at the County Fair Luncheon. Then a fun day of checking out the sights and sounds of the fair!

We encourage to make a trip to Springfield to take in the Illinois State Fair!

We’re a day late, but happy belated birthday to our Junior Miss Rorie! 🎂
08/01/2026

We’re a day late, but happy belated birthday to our Junior Miss Rorie! 🎂

Happy Independence Day from everyone at the Western Illinois Fair. We remember and appreciate the sacrifices of those ov...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from everyone at the Western Illinois Fair. We remember and appreciate the sacrifices of those over 250 years and beyond to help make and keep the United States the land of the free and home of the brave!

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend. 🇺🇸

Our newly crowned Western Illinois Fair royalty made their way Tuesday night to the Cass County pageant! You can keep up...
06/24/2026

Our newly crowned Western Illinois Fair royalty made their way Tuesday night to the Cass County pageant! You can keep up with all of the adventures of Queen Mariska, Jr. Miss Rorie and Princess Meika by following out Western Illinois Fair Queen & Princess Pageant page on Facebook!

SUNDAY SCHEDULE CANCELLED - Happy Father’s Day, friends of the fair! Sunday’s weather forecast appears to coming to frui...
06/21/2026

SUNDAY SCHEDULE CANCELLED - Happy Father’s Day, friends of the fair! Sunday’s weather forecast appears to coming to fruition. And with the anticipated all-day rain, we’re cancelling Sunday’s scheduled Heartland Garden Tractor Pull and carnival hours.

We want to thank everyone who came to enjoy the 2026 Western Illinois Fair, our sponsors, volunteers and anyone who plays a role in this week. It’s a takes a village to make it happen, and we’re proud of ours!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for information about the Haunted Hayride in the fall!

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516 S. Oak Street
Griggsville, IL
62340

Telephone

+12178332116

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