Madison County Fair 2025

About this event

Dates: July 22–27, 2025

Location: Madison County Fairgrounds, 2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249

Schedule Highlights

Tuesday, July 22 – Senior Citizen Day

• 9:00 AM: Opening Ceremonies

• 9:30 AM: 4-H Bottle Calf Show & 4-H Dairy Show (Show Barn)

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendors Open in Expo Building

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: 4-H & Exhibits Open

• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)

• 6:30 PM: ITPA Tractor-Truck Pull (Arena)

• 8:00 PM: Danny Kalaher (Main Pavilion)

Wednesday, July 23 – Youth Day

• 8:00 AM: Judging – Poultry (Poultry Barn)

• 9:00 AM: Judging – Dairy Cattle

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendors Open in Expo Building

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: 4-H & Exhibits Open

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: 1/2 Price Carnival Rides

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Youth Day Activities (Main Pavilion)

• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)

• 6:00 PM: 4-H Rabbit Show (Show Barn)

• 6:00 PM: 4-H Fashion Revue (Main Pavilion)

• 6:30 PM: Challenge of Champions Race (Arena)

• 8:00 PM: Boom Box All 80s Band (Main Pavilion)

Thursday, July 24

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendors Open in Expo Building

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: 4-H & Exhibits Open

• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)

• 7:30 PM: Combine Demolition Derby (Arena)

• 8:00 PM: Tanglefoot (Main Pavilion)

Friday, July 25

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendors Open in Expo Building

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: 4-H & Exhibits Open

• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)

• 6:30 PM: Motocross (Arena)

• 8:00 PM: Whiskey Bent (Main Pavilion)

Saturday, July 26

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendors Open in Expo Building

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: 4-H & Exhibits Open

• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)

• 7:30 PM: Car Demolition Derby (Arena)

• 8:00 PM: Borderline (Main Pavilion)

Sunday, July 27

• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Fairgrounds Open

Attractions All Week

• Carnival rides and games

• Food vendors

• Livestock shows

• 4-H and FFA exhibits

• Exhibit Hall displays

• Grandstand events

Please note that specific event times may vary. For detailed information on individual events, refer to the full schedule.