Each year exciting events at the Madison County Fair, including livestock shows, tractor pulls, demolition derbies (both automobile and combine!), musicians, 4-H exhibits, pageants and stock car races draw over 216,000 exhibitors, families, vendors and visitors from all over Madison County and the surrounding area. With areas of interest ranging from livestock to stock car races - there is something for everyone at the Madison County Fair!

The Madison County Fair Association, chartered in 1872, has evolved into what it is today due to the hard work, heart and dedication of numerous volunteer members. Many volunteers work and donate their time and talents throughout the year to help facilitate successful entertainment and exhibits for the fair. The Madison County Fair has been a place of fun and education for families in Highland and all of Southern Illinois for well over a century!

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Senior Citizen Day

Parking ½ price for Senior’s (65 +) until 5:00pm with ID verification
9:00 am - Opening Ceremonies
9:00 am - 4-H Bottle Calf Show (Show Barn)
10:00 am - 4-H Dairy Show (Show Barn)
11:00 am - 8:00pm - Exhibits & 4-H Exhibits Open (Expo Hall & Dance Hall)
5:00 -11:00 pm - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
8:00 pm - Benders & Back Roads (Main Pavilion)
6:30 pm - I.T.P.A Tractor - Truck Pull (Arena Grandstand)

Wednesday, July 27,2022

Disability Awareness Day

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
8:00 am - Judging - Poultry (Poultry Barn)
9:00 am - Judging -  Dairy Cattle
11:00 am - 8:00 pm - Exhibits & 4-H Exhibits Open (Expo Hall & Dance Hall)
11:00 am - Disability Day Activities Begin (Midway + Main Pavilion)
5:00 - 11:00 pm - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands) (Midway)
6:00 pm - 4-H Rabbit Show (Show Barn)
8:00 pm - Baywolfe (Main Pavilion)
6:45 pm - Scott Wernle/Kyle Roberts Memorial Race (Arena Grandstands)

Thursday, July 28,2022

Public Safety Awareness Day

Parking ½ Price until 5:00pm for Police, Firemen, EMT with ID verification
9:00 am - 4-H Poultry Show (Poultry Barn)
11:00 am - 8:00pm - 4-H Exhibits Open (Expo Hall & Dance Hall)
5:00 - 11:00 pm - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands) (Midway)
5:30 pm -4-H Goat Show (Sheep Barn)
6:00 pm - Judging - Rabbits (Upstairs of Expo Hall)
6:00 pm - 4-H Fashion Revue (Dance Hall)
7:30 pm -  Combine Demolition Derby (Arena Grandstands)
8:00 pm - The Gusto (Main Pavilion)

Friday, July 29, 2022

Agriculture Day - Farmers, 4H & FFA Appreciation Day

Sponsored by Farm Credit Services
8:00 am - 4-H Swine Show (Swine Barn)
10:00 am - 4-H Beef Show (Show Barn) *Super Showmanship Following Beef & Swine*
11:00 am - 8:00pm - Exhibits & 4-H Exhibits Open (Expo Hall & Dance Hall) *Note: Dance Hall Closed at noon for pageant rehearsal.
11:00 am - Pork Producer’s BBQ
5:00 - 11:00 pm - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands) (Midway)
6:30 pm - Car Demo Derby(Arena Grandstands)
7:30 pm - Madison County Youth Livestock Auction (Swine Barn)
8:00 pm - Shot Gun Creek (Main Pavilion)

Saturday, July 30, 2022

Military Appreciation

Parking $1 until 5:00pm with Active/Retired/Veteran Military ID
9:30 am - 4-H Sheep Show (Sheep Barn) Followed by Open Show
10:00 am - Open Beef Steer Show (Show Barn)
11:00 am - 8:00pm - Exhibits & 4-H Exhibits Open (Expo Hall & Dance Hall) *Note: Dance Hall projects closed for pageant.
1:30 pm - 4-H Cat Show (Expo Hall)
1:30 pm - Miss Madison County Queen Pageant (Dance Hall)
2:00 pm - Farm Follies (Show Barn)
2:00 - 5:00 pm - Carnival Rides Open (Special priced Armbands)
5:00 - 11:30 pm - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands) (Midway)
6:30 pm - Wooten Rodeo (Grandstands)
8:00 pm - Dylan Wolfe(Main Pavilion)

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Family Day

8:00 am - Open Breeding Beef Stock Show
8:30 am - Open Swine Show (Swine Barn)
12:00 pm - Little Miss Pageant (Main Pavilion)
12:30 - 2:00 pm - 4-H General Projects Released (Expo Hall)
12:00-3:00 pm - Carnival Rides BOGO with food drive donation (Armbands)
1:00 pm - Miss Pigtail Contest (Registration 12:30-1:00) (Main Pavilion)
1:30 pm - Pedal Tractor Pull (Registration 12:30-1:30) (Main Pavilion)
2:00 pm - 4-H Tractor Garden Driving Contest
2:00 - 4:00 pm - Exhibits Released

Date:

July 26-31, 2022   

Location:

Madison County Fairgrounds,
2025 Park Hill Drive,
Highland, IL 62249.   

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