Clinton County Fair IL

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

If you attended this year's Clinton County Fair parade, you were most likely acquainted with our newest project. We want to introduce you to the 618 Event Center! We have been working in partnership with the Clinton County Farm Bureau, Evergreen Roadworks, Clinton County Tourism, and others to bring this vision to life, and now we invite you to join our campaign! Every dollar counts! The facility is poised to bring an incredible new facet of economic growth to the area due to its size and versatility. The variety of types of events it could handle is endless. Grow with us and join our campaign today by clicking the link below and investing in Clinton County's future! Link is in the comments.

07/20/2025

Did you lose something at the fair? These items were turned in and unclaimed. We will hold them until 8/1/25. After that they will be disposed of. Call 618-660-5708 to claim and make arrangements to pick up or any fair board member.

07/20/2025

Left speechless because our mouths are full of this delicious chicken dinner catered by Carlyle IGA. Thank you for the amazing food and ending to a week of volunteerism, dedication, and passion for this amazing county! Thank you to our exhibitors, vendors, judges, and sponsors! You are the backbone this fair is built on! And thank you to all our tireless volunteers and board members! You are our most valuable asset!

07/20/2025

Be sure to check the fair office if you have lost or found anything while at the fair this year! We currently have what looks like a money clip, pair of sunglasses, hat, diaper bag, and a drivers license. Come accurately describe the item you lost to claim.

07/19/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Outstanding Exhibitors! 🎉
We proudly recognize the following individuals for their exceptional entries and accomplishments across various categories in Science, Arts, and Agriculture.

🥕 Agricultural Products
Dawson Poettker – Garden Exhibit 🌻

🍇 Horticulture
Kelly Voss – Blackberries 🌿

🌼 Plant and Cut Flower
Linda Mensing – Fairy Garden 🧚‍♀️

💐 Flower Arrangement
Mary Essen – Arrangement in Wooden Container 🌷

🧵 Quilt (Hand-Quilted)
Diane Sinclair – Theme Quilt 🪡

🧵 Quilt (Machine-Quilted)
Mary Ann Varel – Any Other ✂️

🪵 Fine Arts & Textiles
Dwight Shubert – Angel, wood 👼

📷 Art & Photography
Evelyn Ribbing – Photo – Portrait 🖼️

📚 School Exhibits
Jack Bohn – 5th–6th Grade Student Choice ✏️

🍪 Culinary
Kelly Voss – No Bake Cookies 😋

🎨 Junior Department
Makenna Reckling – Diamond Art 💎

👏👏 We applaud ALL of our exhibitors for their creativity, skill, and dedication! 🏅

07/19/2025

ARE YOU READY FOR A DEMO!?!?!? The track is prepped and the beer is cold! The demo is on for today at 7 in the arena! Ticket sales start by 5pm! $15 ages 12 and up; $10 ages 6 and up; free admission ages 5 and under! Parking is $5 per vehicle.

While you wait for the demo to begin, come on out and enjoy free parking at 2 while the vendors in the Exhibition Building and in front of the Fair Office are open this afternoon for a special shopping experience.

07/18/2025

Our arena is ready so bring on the cowboys and cowgirls! Grab your cowboy hat and shine those boots! It’s time to kick up our heels and yell Yeehah! Come bring your baby to the rodeo!

07/18/2025

Make sure to check out a new food vendor this year, Teriyaki Tradesmen! Look for them near the entry to the arena!