Calhoun County Fair 2026 - Barn in the USA

About this event

The Calhoun County Fair is back for another year of family fun in Hardin, Illinois!

Come out to the fairgrounds for a celebration of Calhoun County’s agriculture, community, and traditions. Enjoy live entertainment, livestock and agricultural exhibits, competitions, pageants, grandstand events, and plenty of activities for the whole family.

2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, September 10

• 6:00 p.m. Judging of Departments H-2 - Dogs & Cats, I-1 – Poultry and I-2 – Rabbits - Presented by: Grafton Veterinary Services   
• 6:30 p.m. Official Fair Opening at the Flagpole on the Fairgrounds
• 7:00 p.m. At Grandstand– Talent Show
• 7:00 p.m. At Tractor Pull Arena – Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters 

Friday, September 11

Presented by: Bank of Calhoun County

• 7:00 p.m. Illinois Farm Pullers Truck Pull – Presented by: Farm Credit – Jerseyville, Southern Pike Pumping, Becks – Tony Taylor & Rhoades Speed Shop
• 7:00 p.m. Jr. Miss Calhoun Pageant - Presented by: Becks – Matt Kamp
• 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Entertainment on the grounds – Drifters Mile

Saturday, September 12

Presented by: R. Bland Land & Home Group 

• 8:00 a.m. Judging Junior Fair and 4-H Exhibits Presented by: Grafton Veterinary Services
• 10:00 a.m. Junior and Open Horse Show
• 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ag/Family Day – Presented by: Tri County FS, Calhoun County Farm Bureau, & Bank of Kampsville
• 12:00 Noon Junior Olympics
• 12:00–4:00 p.m.  Free gate for Senior Citizens
• 1:30 p.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull
• 2:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull - K-Mar Exhibitor Building – Presented by: Calhoun County Farm Bureau
• 5:00 p.m. Little Miss Calhoun Pageant - Presented by: Becks – Matt Kamp
• 7:00 p.m. ITPA Tractor Pull – Presented by: Stutz Excavating, JP Burns Excavating, Inc., Hardin Package Liquor, Holzwarth Flying Services and Morrow Brothers Ford
• 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Entertainment on grounds – NKG Band

Sunday, September 13

Presented by: Dynamiq Utilities

• Noon - Calhoun County Fair Parade Presented by: Evercare of Calhoun & Market Pro Realty
• 2:00 p.m. Demolition Derby – Presented by: Ridgeline Sales Group & McKinnon Farms – Mike & Logan
• 2:00 p.m. Entertainment on grounds - Cryptkickers
• 4:00 p.m. At grandstand – Jerseyville Show Choir and Jazz Band
• 6:00 p.m. Miss Calhoun County Pageant - Presented by: Becks – Matt Kamp

Coronation approximately 8:15 p.m.

The fair is held at the fairgrounds on Poor Farm Hollow Road in Hardin, just one mile north of the Joe Page Bridge. The Calhoun County Fair Association is dedicated to providing safe, affordable family fun while preserving the history, culture, and heritage of Calhoun County.

Admission is available by season ticket or day pass, with free admission for children ages 0–7. Seniors 60 and over also receive free admission from 12–4 p.m. on Saturday.

Check out the schedule below for a complete look at everything happening throughout the fair!

For more information, visit calhounfair.net.