Macoupin County Fair

06/06/2026

🎡 It's the FINAL DAY of the 2026 Macoupin County Fair! 🎡

Don't miss your last chance to enjoy all the fun, food, and excitement at the fairgrounds today!
We have a full day of activities planned, including the alway popular LEGO Building Competition and the action packed Demolition Derby in the COUNTRY Financial Grandstand tonight!

For just $10 at the Heinz Furniture Main Gate, you'll receive:
✅ Fair Admission
✅ Parking
✅ Unlimited Carnival Rides

Enjoy delicious food at the Macoupin County Food Festival, check out the exhibits, visit the Kids Corner, ride the carnival, and make some lasting memories with family and friends.

Come early, stay late, and help us close out another amazing year at the Macoupin County Fair!

06/06/2026

*UPDATED INFORMATION! EXTENDED BID DATE!*

If you haven't already checked out the wood carvings by Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, you have to come check them out! All carvings are on display in the grass on the south side of the Bates Building. After you take a look, stop by the table to bid on your favorite one! You could take one of these beautiful carvings home with you if you are the highest bidder. Silent auction ends at 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 25 at the World of Large Cars Truck Show at the fairgrounds. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own one of these amazing pieces of art!

Bids will be taken in tonight and posted here on FB. You can reach out via private message to continue bidding until July 25!

06/05/2026

Looking for a great meal while you're at the fair? 🍽️

Be sure to stop by the Macoupin County Food Festival in the W.W. Bates Building this weekend for some amazing food and hometown hospitality!

Tonight and tomorrow, treat yourself to a delicious Pork Steak Dinner or Ribeye Dinner the perfect way to fuel up before enjoying all the excitement of the Macoupin County Fair.

Bring your family, friends, and your appetite. We can't wait to see you at the Food Festival!

06/05/2026

Join us today at the 2026 Macoupin County Fair for COUNTRY Financial Day!

There's something for everyone at the fairgrounds today, from livestock shows and exhibits to delicious food, carnival rides, and family fun.

Be part of a special moment at 2:00 p.m. in the COUNTRY Financial Grandstand as we celebrate COUNTRY Financial's commitment to the Macoupin County Fair with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. We invite everyone to join us in thanking them for their continued support of our fair and community.

Then tonight, don't miss the excitement on the Area Diesel Pulling Track as the Tractor & Truck Pulls take place. It's sure to be an evening filled with horsepower, competition, and entertainment for all ages.

🎟 Admission is just $10 at the Heinz Furniture Main Gate and includes:
✅ Fair Admission
✅ Parking
✅ Unlimited Carnival Rides

Come spend the day with us and make memories at the Macoupin County Fair. We can't wait to see you!

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Macoupin County Fair Royalty!

What an incredible evening celebrating the outstanding young women who represent the spirit, tradition, and pride of Macoupin County. We are excited to introduce our 2026 Macoupin County Fair Royalty and look forward to watching them serve as ambassadors for our fair and communities throughout the coming year!

06/04/2026

🏁 Race fans, this is one you won't want to miss! 🏁

The BRANDT Race Car will be on display tonight in the COUNTRY Financial Grandstand at the Macoupin County Fair! Stop by, check it out up close, and snap a few photos with this impressive racing machine.

A huge thank you to BRANDT for their continued sponsorship and support of the Macoupin County Fair. Their commitment helps make our fair a success year after year!

Be sure to add it to your list of things to see tonight, we'll see you at the fair!

06/04/2026

📸The official livestock show photos from the 2026 Macoupin County Fair are starting to roll in!

From champion smiles to show-ring memories, Wheeler Media has been capturing all the excitement. Be sure to check out the photo gallery and see if you can spot your favorite exhibitors, animals, and winning moments!
Thank you to Wheeler Media for helping us preserve these special fair memories.

Check out the link below to view the photos!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ata2mFTRp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Wheeler Media is proud to be the official livestock photographer of the Macoupin County Fair ! We’ll be on-site capturing all the action during the Open Pig Show, 4-H Auction, and Open Cattle Show, making sure to preserve the special moments and hard work of every exhibitor.

Best of all, all photos will be available for FREE download at https://wheelermedia.smugmug.com/2026-SHOWS/2026-MACOUPIN-COUNTY-FAIR-

Be sure to visit the site to view and save your favorite shots from the fair!

06/04/2026

The Bear Hollow Wood Carvers are here this week, and they NEVER disappoint! The carvings are beautiful, and he continues to carve more. Come out this week and see his work, and then come into the fair office to bid on the opportunity to take your favorite home! The silent auction for these carvings ends Saturday evening at 8:00 PM. You don't want to miss the chance to own one of these pieces of art!

06/04/2026

🎡 How are we already on Day 3 of the 2026 Macoupin County Fair?! 🎡

The excitement keeps building, and the Heinz Furniture Main Gate has been busy the last two nights! Tonight is expected to be one of our biggest nights yet, so come early and stay late to enjoy everything the fair has to offer.

The fairgrounds will be buzzing all day with our youth exhibitions. Start your morning with a delicious breakfast, grab lunch while you're here, and take some time to support the hardworking young people who have spent countless hours preparing their projects and livestock.

And don't miss tonight's featured entertainment! Aaron Lewis takes the stage in the COUNTRY Financial Grandstand at 7:00 p.m. for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.

From great food and exhibits to carnival rides, livestock shows, and live music, there's something for everyone at the Macoupin County Fair. We can't wait to see you at the fairgrounds today!