Winnebago County Fairgrounds

08/27/2026

Come out to The Pec Thing on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds!

With hundreds of vendors spread throughout the fairgrounds, The Pec Thing has a little bit of everything. Shop vintage antiques, mid-century modern finds, home decor, art, woodworking, baked goods, jewelry, and so much more. Plus, enjoy your favorite fair foods while you shop!

Get your tickets online for just $5: https://tickets.winnebagocountyfair.com/p/extra/the-pec-thing

🎟 $5 admission | Children 12 and under FREE
📍 Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Pecatonica, IL
⏰ Saturday, September 19 from 8 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, September 20 from 8 AM to 4 PM
🥤 Favorite fair foods
🚙 FREE parking

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

We saved the best for last! End the weekend with one last trip to the Winnebago County Fair in Pecatonica, Illinois. We have a fun day of events planned, so spend your day with us today, Sunday, August 23. View all our events below and on our website: www.winnebagocountyfair.com

🎟 ADMISSION 🎟
⏰ Gates open at 10 a.m. | Carnival & Exhibition halls open at Noon
🎟 General Admission: $5
🎟 Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $3
🎟 Ages 8 and under: Free
🎟 Carnival Midway Ride Special — Pay one price to ride rides from noon to 5 p.m.
🚨 Midway closes at 6 p.m.

🎡 EVENT LINEUP 🎡
🟡 Church at the Fair (Memorial Baptist Church) — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Moss Hall
🟠 Victory Lane Racing — 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Moss Hall
🟣 Beauty in Motion — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Moss Hall
🔵 Hoo Haven — 2 p.m. in Moss Hall
🟡 Lumberjack Show — 1 p.m.
🟠 Interactive Lumberjack Camp — 1:30 p.m.
🟣 K-9 Demonstration — 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
🔵 McIntyre Circus

💥 GRANDSTAND EVENT 💥
🚗 Demo Derby — 2 p.m. (gates open at noon)
🎟 Admission: $10 (children under 8: free)
🎟 Pit passes are available

08/22/2026

Nothing beats spending your Saturday at the Winnebago County Fair in Pecatonica, Illinois. We have a jam-packed schedule with must-see events and activities for all ages today, August 22. Spend your day riding rides, watching our Grandstand events, and taking advantage of all of the free activities we have to offer. Take a look at our event schedule below or visit our website at www.winnebagocountyfair.com

🎟 ADMISSION 🎟
⏰ Gates open at 10 a.m. | Carnival & Exhibition halls open at Noon
🎟 General Admission: $7
🎟 Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $5
🎟 Ages 8 and under: Free
🎟 Carnival Midway Ride Special — Pay one price to ride rides from noon to 5 p.m. OR 5 p.m. to close

🎡 EVENT LINEUP 🎡
🔵 4-H Quality Livestock Auction — 11 a.m. in the Cattle Arena
🟡 Gellyball — 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🟠 Lumberjack Show — 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 6 p.m.
🟣 Interactive Lumberjack Camp — 4 p.m.
🔵 K-9 Demonstration — 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
🟡 4-H Family Fun Night — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Livestock Arena
🟠 Victory Lane Racing — 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Moss Hall
🟣 Magic Mike — 1 p.m to 1:30 p.m. in Moss Hall
🔵 2nd City Chorus — 1:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m. in Moss Hall
🟡 Korey Pepper Music — 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Moss Hall
🟠 5 Star Karaoke — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Moss Hall

💥 GRANDSTAND EVENTS 💥
🏍 PI Motorsports — 1 p.m. (gates open at noon)
🎟 Admission: $10 (children under 8: free)
🎟 Pit passes are available

🚜 Illini State Pullers & Farmer’s Class Tractor Pulls — 6:30 p.m (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
🎟 Admission: $10 (children under 8: free)
🎟 Pit passes are available

🎵 ENTERTAINMENT TENT 🎵
Switch Track Alley Band — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cherry Pie — 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.