Jersey County Fair
Don't Miss The 2021 Jersey County Fair!
You'll feel right at home when you head to Jerseyville, Illinois to take part in a summer tradition - the annual Jersey County Fair. Don't miss the parade through the streets of downtown Jerseyville!
Then get ready for a six-day procession of invigorating grandstand entertainment, 4-H shows, carnival rides, games and fair food galore! Children can explore fun rides during all-night carnival rides, and a free petting zoo will offer up-close animal experiences.
Reserve your seat in the grandstand, but make sure you leave time to explore the fairgrounds for some great amusements. Be entertained, learn a little and laugh a lot at the free activities.
Rules and forms, Fair Board information, a gallery of photos from past events, maps and hours and pricing – this is your one-stop-shop for all the information you need to make your visit to the Jersey County Fair an enjoyable one!
Celebrate Jersey County and help make this great county fair even better!
Exhibits
Local farmers and young exhibitors will continue the fair's livestock show tradition. Events include: Rabbit Show, the 4-H Livestock Show and Auction, Sheep Show, Beef Show, Swine Show and Dairy Show.
Jersey County Fair Board
Jersey County Fair Association
P.O. Box 276
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Office Phone (618) 498-3422
Office Hours
July 2 - 14: Open during Fair hours
Officers
President: Phil Ringhausen
1st Vice President: Dave Pille
2nd Vice President: Leland Snyders
Secretary: Joy Dunham
Treasurer: Tom Moore
Directors
Gibert Ashlock
Sandy Bechtold
Ron Bell
Dwight Bowman
Dave Burns
Russell Crotchett
John Dunham
Alex Foster
John Glovor
Richard Gowin
Marty Kirbach
Dan Miller
Craig Moore
Mike Moore
Hugh Moore, Jr.
Don Pellikan
Patti Price
Phillip Ringhausen, Sr.
Frank Rothe
Adam Rothe
Jim Seibert
Brenda Polston
Tony Wadlow
Steve Walsh
Steve White
Honorary Members
Paul Fritz*
James L. Coombes*
Harry Sinclair*
Mrs. Earl Richey*
Gregory Gibbons
Paul Erb*
Harold Parsell*
Joe Heneghan
Ed Ashlock*
Mrs. Hubert "Sammi" Catt*
Darrell Dabbs*
Wilma Bouska*
David Stumpe
Wm. O. Schafer
Charles Meisner
James Hall
Laverne Tuetken*
Robert Moore
Joe McKinney*
Ed Collins*
Joe Heneghan
Richard VanMeter*
Don Beiser*
Raymond Hagen
Robert Mowen*
Carl Meisner
Robert Beatty
(*Indicates deceased members)
Hours & Pricing
Check back here as the fair gets closer for admission pricing information for the various shows and events, as well as the dates and times for everything going on at this year’s fair.
From Northern Illinois (Springfield)
Take I-55 South to Route 36 West. Follow Rte. 36 to 67. Head South on 67 into Jerseyville to the Fairgrounds.
From Alton
Take Rte. 67 North through Godfrey to Jerseyville.
From St. Louis
Take I-270 or I-55/70 to I-255 North to Rte. 143. Follow 143 passed the Clark Bridge and the Alton Belle Casino. Head straight onto 67 through Alton. Veer right onto Godfrey Road (Rte. 67). Follow 67 North to Jerseyville.
From St. Charles County
Take Rte. 67 across the Clark Bridge. Make a left off the bridge and head North on Rte. 67 through Alton and Godfrey to Jerseyville.
Rules & Forms
Click here for Stock 4WD Truck Rules
Click here for 8500# Work Stock Diesel 4X4 Truck Rules
Click here for Farm Stock Pull Rules
Click here for Stock Semi Truck Rules
Click here for Hobo Bone Stock Demo Rules
Click here for Demo Rules
Click here for BBQ Cook-Off Rules and Registration
Click here for Exhibit Registration Form
Click here for Online Exhibit Registration (Livestock & Exhibit Hall Entries)
Click here for Talent Show Rules
Click here for Talent Show Registration Form
Click here for Fair Queen Registration Form
Click here for Little Miss Jersey County Registration
Contact Us
Come to Jersey County for the Fair, and stay a while to experience the charm of Americana alive and well in the Great Rivers and Routes Region.
For additional information on the Jersey County Fair, please call 618-498-5848. After July 1, call the fair office at 618-498-3422.
For vendor inquiries, please call Dave in the evening at (217) 942-5596.
For information on lodging, dining, shopping and attractions in Jersey County and the surrounding areas, visit www.RiversandRoutes.com or call 1-800-258-6645.