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.
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.