Get ready to party like it’s 1776 at the Jersey County Fair in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

Celebrate a full week of festivities with the Jersey County Fair Parade at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. This long-standing tradition, more than 100 years strong, brings together the best of summer with prize-winning livestock, carnival rides, games, rodeos, and nightly live entertainment from July 14–19.
Don’t miss crowd favorites like the IFPA tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, pageant competitions, and more. Throughout the week, experience 4-H and FFA competitions, along with agriculture showcases featuring top fruits, vegetables, and plants.

And of course, come hungry. From funnel cakes and deep-fried classics to burgers, corn dogs, shaved ice, and more, the fairgrounds serve up all your favorite treats to keep the night going.

General admission is $2, and children 12 and under are free. Grandstand event pricing varies.

Check out this amazing line up of events:

Grandstand Events

• July 14 (Tue): Wrestling (8:00 p.m.)
• July 15 (Wed): Fair Queen Pageant (7:00 p.m.)
• July 16 (Thu): Whippoorwill Rodeo (7:00 p.m.)
• July 17 (Fri): Pro Pulling League & Local Tractor Pulls (7:00 p.m.)
  
• July 18 (Sat): Pedal Tractor Pull (5:00 p.m.), Saturday Night Shootout (Tractors & Trucks) (6:00 p.m.)
• July 19 (Sun):Power Wheels (4:00 p.m.), Demolition Derby (5:00 p.m.)
  
  Other Fair Events
  
• July 12 (Sun): Talent Show (3:00 p.m.)
  
• July 13 (Mon): 4-H Show (8:00 a.m.), 4-H Auction (7:00 p.m.)
  
• July 14 (Tue): Sheep Show (8:00 a.m.), Parade (6:00 p.m.)
  
• July 15 (Wed): Beef Show (8:00 a.m.), Rabbit Show (6:00 p.m.)
  
• July 18 (Sat): Swine Show (8:00 a.m.), Dairy Show (9:00 a.m.)
  
• July 19 (Sun): Goat Show (9:00 a.m.)