Calhoun County Fair - Illinois

08/07/2026

🌟👑 Exciting News, Calhoun County! 👑🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that the team shirt ordering for our 2026 Calhoun County Fair Queen contestants is officially open! 🎉

✨ Show your support for our amazing contestants by rocking one of these team shirts!

Shirts will be distributed by the contestants the week of the fair. All orders are due August 24th.

Online ordering for Calhoun County Fair Queen Teams 2026 ends on Mon, Aug 24, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

08/03/2026

Order your 2026 Calhoun County Fair shirts now!

Use the link below to order your 2026 fair t-shirt

Link will close August 13th

Be on the lookout for our Queen Contestant shirt fundraiser to be announced later this week!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYqF_Y9v6N8lhrNmrCtKabuXDXt9YDfjSHoZXnMhi7oOC4Ow/viewform?usp=header

07/15/2026

Macho Nacho Salsa, a small family owned salsa business

07/15/2026

🎡 Calhoun County Fair Online Pre-Sale is NOW OPEN! 🎡

Don't wait— 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘, you can purchase your:

🎟️ Season Passes
• Adult: $30
• Senior: $25

🎠 Carnival Armbands
• Pre-Sale Price: Only $20

Purchase online today and pick up your passes and armbands at the Calhoun County Fair Office during one of the following times:

📅 August 26: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📅 September 7–9: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝐭𝐡.

🎉 Save money by purchasing your carnival armbands early and get ready for another great Calhoun County Fair!

👇 Click the link below to purchase your passes and armbands today!

Macho Nacho Salsa, a small family owned salsa business

07/15/2026

Tonight from 5-7 is a presale night for armbands and season passess. Only 2 more days to get them after tonight. Don't miss your chance!!!

“Big things are coming to the 2026 Calhoun County Fair! We’ve heard your requests and are working hard to bring them to life. This is one of our exciting new additions—created to make it easier for everyone to enjoy all the fun at the fair.”

“New for 2026! We will be offering presales for season passes and armbands. Presales begin May 20th and will take place on the third Wednesday of each month through August.

You can purchase passes at the Calhoun County Fair Office from 5:00–7:00 PM on those Wednesdays. Cash or check only.

Get your passes and armbands early and save money!”

Daily admission is $10 for all fair goers ages 13 and older.
Armbands will be available for 4-hour sessions each day of the fair.

07/07/2026

2026 Calhoun County Fair Books are now available at the Bank of Calhoun - Hardin Location, Bank of Kampsville - Hardin Location and the Calhoun County Farm Bureau. It is also available online at https://calhounfair.net/book.html.

07/01/2026

Sign ups are OPEN!!! Please use the link below!
Queen Abby or any crew member would be happy to answer any questions!!

https://forms.gle/VpDme2cuBRnXMDEp8

06/20/2026

🎟️RAFFLE TIME🎟️

It’s time for our annual raffle. We have 7 great prizes available. Tickets are $1 each. Tickets can be purchased from any Jr. Fair Board member or by Venmo @ Calhoun-CountyFair (please include “raffle” in the description). Drawing will be held July 8th at approximately 5:30 PM.

❤️💙Thank you to everyone that donated to our raffle and a HUGE thank you to Straight Home for hosting our trivia night! 💙❤️

Item 1- 1 Small & 1 Large Calhoun shirt, $25 Barefoot gift card (Donated by the Barefoot)

Item 2- $50 Pirates of the Mississippi (Donated by Pirates of the Mississippi)

Item 3- Bat & balls, $25 Northside gift certificate (Donated by Lisa Roth) $10 MME Red & White gift card ( Donated by MME Red $ White)

Item 4- Medium JFB shirt, 2 CCF Armbands, 2 CCF season passes, 2 commemorative bicentennial magnets (Donated by Calhoun Fair Board)

Item 5- $50 Pirates of the Mississippi (Donated by Pirates of the Mississippi)

Item 6- 1 small & 1 2XL shirt, $25 Food Barn gift certificate (Donated by The Food Barn)

Item 7- Medium JFB shirt, 2 CCF Armbands, 2 CCF season passes, 2 commemorative bicentennial magnets (Donated by Calhoun Fair Board)