2024 Fair
Turnout
The 2024 Fair was a success with our attendance slightly above last year. We had many positive comments and reactions to the changes and improvements this year. The Ogle County Fair Board would like to thank our wonderful volunteers that helped prepare the grounds and those that worked during the fair helping it run smoothly. The volunteers work the whole year maintaining and improving the grounds along with planning to make the fair happen. Also, our fair would not be possible without private donations and our generous sponsors. The Ogle County Fair Association Is a Tax Exempt 501c-3 Non-Profit Organization.
We are excited to announce Ogle County Fair comes back July 30, 2024
Online Registration
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At the February 19th Ogle County Fair Board meeting, two retiring members were recognized for their years of service on the board. Denny Alderks served on the board for 27 years and Rita Dauphin served for 25 years. The board wanted to thank both Denny and Rita for the many hours of dedicated volunteer service they provided to help build our fair. Both received a plaque and lifetime passes for the fair.
Honoring A Lifetime of Dedication
Project Green
On behalf of the Ogle County Fair Board we would like to thank Those who have helped in the process making our grounds a more beautiful place for the families that come out to the enjoy the fair.
Kevin Wiegmann
Philip and Janet Platz
Dave Engelbrecht
Don and Nancy Etnyre
Merlins Greenhouse
Hidden Timber Gardens
Denny and Sharon Alderks
Myron Alderks
Robert and Linda Alderks
O'Brien Civil Works, Inc
Scott and Diane Lillie
Jim Lutz (Lutz Corp)
Chrissie and Ann Martin
Brian Grover
Roger Cain
Gary and Eddie Monahan
Steve and Lori Lantz
William Hefty
Richard Rhoads
Donald Wetzel (Pete's Properties, LLC)
Get to Know Us
The first Ogle County Fair was held in October of 1853 on the lawn of the Ogle County Court House. In the early years, it was held a several places and on one occasion, in Byron.
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In 1856 a group of citizens purchased 10 acres of land in the north section of Oregon along Illinois Route #2. An additional 10 acres was purchase in 1858 followed by the acquisition of 6 acres from Mr. E.S. Potter in 1901. Ten more acres were latter purchased from the estate of James H. Cartwright. The grandstand was constructed in 1925 followed by the horse barn in 1927. The fair encompassed approximately 40 acres by 1968.