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Ogle County Fair

Wed, Jul 29 – Sun, Aug 02, 2026 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm

1440 N Limekiln Rd, Oregon, IL 61061

The 2026 Ogle County Fair takes place July 29-Aug. 2 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon, IL, featuring carnival rides, livestock shows, motorsports, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly fun.

The 2026 Ogle County Fair returns to the Ogle County Fairgrounds from Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 2, bringing five days of family-friendly fun to Oregon, Illinois. A longtime summer tradition in Northwest Illinois, the fair features livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, food vendors, live music, motorsports, and activities for all ages. Visitors can spend the day exploring the fairgrounds, cheering on local competitors, enjoying classic fair food, and taking in one of Ogle County’s biggest annual events.

From tractor pulls and demolition derby action to youth exhibits and community showcases, the Ogle County Fair combines small-town tradition with nonstop summer entertainment. Whether guests come for the rides, the animals, the live entertainment, or simply the atmosphere, the fair offers something new around every corner throughout the week.

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