Welcome to the Ogle County Fair Website
We are proud to announce that not only is our website updated to become more modern, but our Rodeo is also new this year we are happy to present T & A Bucking Bulls. If you are looking something on our website and can not find it or would like to reach out at all click the contact button at the top right and then select the contact us button.
Fair registration is down and will be reopened 7/16/2025 6:00 P.M. and will be closed. ( 7/19/2025 at 11:59 A.M. ) Thank you for your patience!
Blakelynn Swanson
2024 Fair Queen
Hello everyone! My name is Blakelynn Swanson and I am your new 2024 Miss Ogle County! I am so extremely excited for the next year representing Ogle County! I grew up and still currently live in Stillman Valley on a small five acre “farm”. I grew up raising market lambs and always had maybe a few too many animals on the property! This is how I got into 4-H and FFA! I have been an active 4-H member for 12 years now and this is my final year. 4-H and the Ogle County fair has always been the highlight of every year. I take pride in the lambs I bring to the fair every year and have accomplished having the Grand Champion Overall Market Lamb many times. I currently work for Horn Farms in Kings, Illinois.
Exciting Attractions for Everyone
The Rhinestone Roper Show is a death-defying interactive Wild West Show that has entertained and thrilled audiences across the country for over 20 years. Dan and Yvonne Mink are expert performers in the classic Wild West skills of trick roping, bullwhip cracking, knife throwing, gun spinning and fast draw shooting. Dan has 10 World Championship Titles and the show has received multiple awards. Featured in the show are stunts by amazing trick horses Gypsy Rio and Ginger Mesa. You may have seen them make the Quarter Finals on "America's Got Talent" with their breath-taking "Wheel of Death" knife throwing routine.
Rhinestone Roper
Ready Go Dog Show
John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! They are the owners and performers, traveling the country with their talented pack of 15 pups. Their goal is to bring smiles and joy to people of all ages and leave them with memories that will last a lifetime.
Ready Go Dog Show is an action packed, high energy show that leaves you wanting more! They showcase their energetic rescue pups with high flying frisbee tricks, dogs diving into a pool while snagging a frisbee mid air, and the exciting 7 foot high, Big Air Box Jump! In their 25 minute show, audiences will see everything from the popular Belgian Malinois breed, to a 9lb chihuahua mix and everything in between! Crowds have the opportunity to win a souvenir with volunteer participation, or get your own after the show while you meet one of the 4 legged stars!
Fair Book Pg 66 - 79
OPEN SHOW EXHIBITION RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. The Open Show is for all ages. Juniors planning to show in the Open Show must have a separate exhibit that is not entered in the Junior show or 4-H show.
2. All exhibits must be checked in by the designated time frame. No exhibits will be accepted after the end of check-in. Projects must have tags attached; picking up tags does not qualify as having your exhibit checked in. Exhibits must be physically there and entered by a Superintendent.
3. Exhibits must be picked up at Check-Out times. Ogle County Fair Association and Committee Members are not responsible for exhibits not picked up after check-out times. 4. All open show exhibit entries are limited to one per individual per class. More than one exhibit per individual per class will not be accepted.
5. All exhibit work must have been made within one current year of showing at the Ogle County Fair and come whole and complete. One current year is from August 2024 through July 2025. All exhibits must be checked-in with all parts/pieces. Pieces of exhibit(s) not brought at time of check-in will not be accepted as part of the exhibit.
6. Open Show exhibits cannot be dual-enrolled as a 4-H and Junior Show exhibit.
7. Previously premium awarded Open Show exhibits may not be re-entered.
8. Previously premium awarded Junior Show exhibits may be entered and awarded a Page 67 premium for Open Show.
9. No professional work is allowed. A professional is defined as one whom: a. maintains a business. b. advertises for a business. c. derives more than 50% of their income from the business.
10. The Open Show Committee and the Fair Association are not responsible for any damage, and/or missing or misplaced pieces. Protection of exhibit(s) is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. Covers and/or casings must be clear, and the exhibit viewable.
11. PROJECTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE EXHIBIT BUILDING ACCORDING TO RULES.
Exhibit Building
Open/Jr. Show
All spaces are outdoors multiple spaces may be purchased for larger setups. Sponsor $750 or more and get free booth space
Vendor Hours
Wednesday, July 30 (4PM-9PM)
Thursday, July 31 (4PM-9PM)
Friday, August 1 (4PM-9PM)
Saturday, August 2 (12PM-9PM)
Sunday, August 3 (12PM-4PM)
Cost
$125 per 10'x10' booth space
+$35 Per 120V Hookup
+70 Per 240V Hookup
Vendor Village
Mark Your Calendars
July 30 - August 3
One Entrance Pass (includes ground entrance & carnival rides)
-$10.00 Plus Fees (PRE-TICKET=$8 Plus Fees)
5-Day Entrance Pass (5-days of ground entrance with Carnival Rides)
-$45.00 Plus Fees
Age 4 and under (Entrance Only)
-Free
Age 4 and under Carnival Ride wristband
-$5.00 Plus Fees
Single Grandstand Event (ALL GRANDSTAND EVENT TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AS INDEPENDENT "PER-EVENT" THIS YEAR TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRANCE TO SAID EVENT.)(REQUIRED ONE DAY GATE ADMISSION)
-$15.00 Plus Fees
One Day Pit Pass (available Wed., Thur., Fri., Sat. allows you into the pit area only) (YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE YOUR PIT PASS IN ADVANCE ONLINE THIS YEAR!)
-$20.00 Plus Fees
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.
Tom Simpson
President
Justin Simpson
Director
Chris Carter
Director
Dave Engelbrecht
Past President
Jake Hubbard
Vice President
Ean Larson
Director
Eric Speakes
Farm Bureau Rep.
Brenda Holms
Secretary
Lyle Hopkins
Director
Kathi Gehrke
Superintendent
N/A
Treasure
Greg Hackbarth
Director
Jon Sheely
Assistant Superintendent
Central Illinois Loan
PLN
Gary and Connie Stauffer
Bruce Roe
Don and Judy Hayes
Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic
Jack Crisham Family Dental
Glendenning Grain Inc
Dennis and Kathy Connor
Graphic Arts Express
Marian Baker
Rat Worx, Inc
Joan Cave
Plum Electric, Inc
Sterling Federal Bank
Blackhawk Veterinary Services
Dennis and Carol Harper
Anonymous Donors
Donald and Nancy Etnyre
Gareld and Jackie Dewitt
Seward Ag
Jonas Martin Well Drilling Co.
Art and Elaine Breck
Pearl City Elevator
Martin and Co.
Laura Sack
Consumers Credit Union
Com Ed
Carole Sutton
Gerald and Gail Beck
Pauline McGann
Ag View FS
Joe and Marian Baker
Harvard State Bank
Spectrum Preferred Meats
Stillman Bank
Compeer Financial
Smith Law Group
Holcomb Bank
Polo Co-operative Association
Mobile Electronics, Inc
Maplehurst Farms
Byron Bank
E.D. Etnyre
Woods Equipment
Alderks Farms
Johnsons Processing