Calhoun County Fair

About this event

Calhoun County Fair 2025
September 4–7, 2025
Calhoun County Fairgrounds – Hardin, Illinois

Join us for four days of family fun, entertainment, competitions, and community tradition at the Calhoun County Fair! With livestock shows, tractor pulls, live music, pageants, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Thursday, September 4

Presented by: The Bank of Kampsville

• 6:00 PM – Judging: Departments H-2 (Dogs & Cats), I-1 (Poultry), I-2 (Rabbits)
  Presented by: Holtzwarth Flying Service

• 6:30 PM – Official Fair Opening Ceremony at the Flagpole

• 7:00 PM – Talent Show at the Grandstand
  Presented by: Ridgeline Sales Group, LLC

• 7:30 PM – Jake Maurer Band with Cash Goetten and the RoeDean Revelers

Friday, September 5

Presented by: Bank of Calhoun County

• 7:00 PM – Illinois Farm Pullers Truck Pull
  Presented by: Hardin Package Liquor, Stutz Excavating, & Sievers Equipment

• 7:00 PM – Jr. Miss Calhoun Pageant
  Presented by: Becks – Matt Kamp
  Entertainment: Ellie Nolte

• 7:00–10:00 PM – Live Music on the Grounds: Drifters Mile

Saturday, September 6

Presented by: Sports Afield – Ryan Bland

• 8:00 AM – Judging: Junior Fair and 4-H Exhibits
  Presented by: Holtzwarth Flying Service

• 10:00 AM – Junior and Open Horse Show

• 12:00–4:00 PM – Ag/Family Day
  Presented by: Tri County FS, Calhoun County Farm Bureau, & Ridgeline Sales Group, LLC

• 12:00 Noon – Junior Olympics

• 12:00–4:00 PM – Free Gate Admission for Senior Citizens

• 1:30 PM – Pedal Tractor Pull Registration

• 2:00 PM – Pedal Tractor Pull (30–100 lbs)
  Presented by: Calhoun County Farm Bureau (K-Mar Exhibitor Building)

• 2:00–4:00 PM – Live Music on the Grounds: Jordan and Dominic

• 5:00 PM – Little Miss Calhoun Pageant
  Presented by: Becks – Matt Kamp

• 7:00 PM – ITPA Tractor Pull
  Presented by: Farm Credit, Heritage Tractor, & Morrow Brothers Ford

• 7:00–10:00 PM – Live Music on the Grounds: NKG Band

Sunday, September 7

Presented by: Two Rivers Coffee Co.

• 12:00 Noon – Calhoun County Fair Parade
  Presented by: Millstone Weber & Trophy Properties & Auction – Cyndi Borrowman

• 2:00 PM – Demolition Derby
  Presented by: Calhoun Nursing and Rehab & McKinnon Farms – Mike and Logan

• 2:00 PM – Live Music on the Grounds: Cryptkickers

• 4:00 PM – Grandstand Performance: Jerseyville Show Choir and Jazz Band

• 6:00 PM – Miss Calhoun County Pageant
  Presented by: Becks – Matt Kamp
  Coronation approximately 8:15 PM
  Entertainment: Layne Victoria Hosick

Don’t miss this annual celebration of community, agriculture, and entertainment at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Hardin, Illinois.

For full event details, visit: calhounfair.net