The Entertainment Inside Scoop!
*Shows and times subject to change
Get information on the Winnebago County Fair's
entertainment schedule for each day of the fair.
![ferris wheel at winnebago county fair lit up at night](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_633d37e93f2b4bc1998f78b43ae17202~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_175,q_90/be7d8b_633d37e93f2b4bc1998f78b43ae17202~mv2.jpeg)
![band called The Brockway Brothers in front of car](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_c687e39c22394cc083f5b75f86d50d33~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_174,q_90/be7d8b_c687e39c22394cc083f5b75f86d50d33~mv2.jpeg)
![woman hanging from acrobatic equipment at winnebago county fair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_b1a9c2d0a40441358a21d91fbc329b2a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_233,q_90/be7d8b_b1a9c2d0a40441358a21d91fbc329b2a~mv2.jpeg)
![two cowboys barrel racing at winnebago county fairgrounds grand stand](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_b0ca8afc989b424e9a160e001b574c27~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_188,q_90/be7d8b_b0ca8afc989b424e9a160e001b574c27~mv2.jpeg)
WEDNESDAY AUG 14TH
4-H DAY & MILITARY/SENIOR DAY!
Tickets:
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General Admission: $5
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Children 9-12: $3
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Military, Seniors (60+) & Ages 8 and under: FREE
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Bring 2 non-perishable, non-expired food items to benefit the Rockford Rescue Mission & receive one free admission.
Gates & Carnival open at Noon
Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 PM OR 5:00 PM to close.
Events:
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World of Wonders – 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM
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Museum of Marvels – 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
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Lumberjack Show – 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
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Adventure Family Circus - 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, & 6:30 PM
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Interactive Lumberjack Camp – 5:30 PM
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K-9 Demonstrations – 2:30 and 7:30 PM
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National Pedal Pullers – 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 3:00 PM)
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Magic Mike – 2:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Queen and Junior Miss Pageant – 6:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Grandstand: Pro Rodeo by Big Hat Rodeo – 7:00 PM (Gates open @6:00)
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Admission: $10, Children 9-12: $5, 8 and under: FREE!
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Pit passes available.
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Entertainment Tent: The Brockway Brothers – 7:00 -11:00 PM
THURSDAY AUG 15TH
KIDS DAY! 12 AND UNDER FREE!
Tickets:
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Children 12 and under: FREE
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General Admission: $5
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Military & Seniors (60+): $3
Gates & Carnival open at Noon
Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 PM OR 5:00 PM to close.
Events:
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World Of Wonders – 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM
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Museum of Marvels – 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Adventure Family Circus – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:30 PM
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Dinosaur Dimensions Show – 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM in Building 2
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Kid Games with Magic Mike – 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM outside of Building 2
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Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM on Moss Hall Stage
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K-9 Demonstrations – 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
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Lumberjack Show – 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
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Interactive Lumberjack Camp – 6:30 PM
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Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM
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Hoo Haven – 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in Moss Hall
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National Pedal Pullers – 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 3:00 PM)
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Little Miss Pageant – 6:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Grandstand: Diesel Truck Races – 7:00 PM (Gates open @6:00)
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Admission: $8, Children 8 and under: FREE!
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Pit passes available.
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Entertainment Tent: Flatcar Riders – 7:00 - 11:00 PM
![kids having fun on log rolls at the county fair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_11124a7a6af54becb4740a221caa5bfc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_175,q_90/be7d8b_11124a7a6af54becb4740a221caa5bfc~mv2.jpeg)
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![Woman hanging from the acrobatic equipment entraining guests at fair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_eff8b147ffb24acf9c5cb6a8c1a5f834~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_326,q_90/be7d8b_eff8b147ffb24acf9c5cb6a8c1a5f834~mv2.jpeg)
![Tractor pulls entertaining crowd at the fair in pecatonica illinois](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_2dbb9b3aaf554b9283e0f47deb728300~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_179,q_90/be7d8b_2dbb9b3aaf554b9283e0f47deb728300~mv2.jpeg)
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FRIDAY AUG 16TH
Tickets:
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General Admission: $7
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Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $5
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Ages 8 and under: FREE
Gates open at 10:00 AM
Carnival opens at 12:00 PM
Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5 PM.
Events:
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World of Wonders – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:30 PM
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Museum of Marvels – 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Lumberjack Show – 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
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Interactive Lumberjack Camp – 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM
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Dinosaur Dimensions show – 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Adventure Family Circus – 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 6 PM
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K-9 Demonstration – 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM
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Hoo Haven - 2:30 – 3:30 PM in Moss Hall
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Wicked Elite Cheer – 5:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM
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National Pedal Pullers – 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 1:00 PM)
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4-H LIVE Performing Arts - 6:00 P.M. in Moss Hall
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Carson Hall (Singer, Songwriter) – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in Moss Hall
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Antique Tractor Parade - 6:30
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Grandstand: Badger State Hot Rod Tractor Pulls followed by Farmers Class Tractor Pulls – 6:30 PM (Gates open @5:00)
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Admission: $8, Children 8 and under: FREE!
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Pit passes available.
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Entertainment Tent: Alex Gustafson - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Entertainment Tent: Flatland Ridge – 9 AM - 1 PM
SATURDAY AUG 17TH
Tickets:
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General Admission: $7
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Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $5
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Ages 8 and under: FREE
Gates open at 8:00 AM
Carnival opens at 12:00 PM
Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5:00 PM.
Events:
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Grandstands: Weekend Pullers Tractor Pulls – 9 AM
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Admission :$8, Children ages 8 and under: FREE
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4-H Quality Livestock Auction – 1:00 PM in the Cattle Arena
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World of Wonders – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM
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Museum of Marvels – 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Lumberjack Show – 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
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Adventure Family Circus – 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM & 8:00 PM
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Interactive Lumberjack Camp – 4:00 PM
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Dinosaur Dimensions Show – 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM in Moss Hall
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K-9 Demonstration – 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM
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Hoo Haven - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM in Moss Hall
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Bodies in Motion Dance – 4:00 PM on Moss Hall Stage
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Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
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4-H Family Fun Night – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the Livestock Arena
Grandstand:
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Illini State Pullers, Truck & Tractor Pulls – 6:30 PM
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Admission: $8, Children 8 and under: FREE! Pit passes available
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Entertainment Tent:
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A Tribute to Elvis – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Hi Infidelity – 9:30 P.M - 12:30 A.M.
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![talented woodcarvers creating piece for fair goers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_7ac814bb8f4f4a328a388161858ffebd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_276,h_207,q_90/be7d8b_7ac814bb8f4f4a328a388161858ffebd~mv2.jpeg)
![Elvis impersonator performing at fair in Pecatonica Illinois](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_f97f8fe722a54419aa078d39ebc10811~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_276,h_185,q_90/be7d8b_f97f8fe722a54419aa078d39ebc10811~mv2.jpeg)
![Illinois State Pullers truck pulls at the state fair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_7a29abd42c0d495dae06e60a70543b00~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_276,h_338,q_90/be7d8b_7a29abd42c0d495dae06e60a70543b00~mv2.png)
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![Hoo Haven Volunteer at Fair with owl](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_228ac5474e2046a68d227236488d3b87~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_406,q_90/be7d8b_228ac5474e2046a68d227236488d3b87~mv2.jpeg)
![Cars in demo derby race at pecatonica fair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_a87ef2a53a404e02b561b480fc5bb63d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_233,h_175,q_90/be7d8b_a87ef2a53a404e02b561b480fc5bb63d~mv2.jpeg)
SUNDAY AUG 18TH
Tickets:
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General Admission: $5
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Military, Seniors (60+) & Children 9-12: $3
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Ages 8 and under: FREE
Gates open at 10:00 AM
Carnival opens at 12:00 PM, Closes at 6:00 PM
Carnival Midway Ride Special: Pay one price for a wristband to ride on the rides from noon to 5 PM.
Events:
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Church at the Fair (Memorial Baptist Church) – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Adventure Family Circus – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM
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World of Wonders – 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM
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Museum of Marvels – 12:00 - 6:00 PM
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Dinosaur Dimensions Show – 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Lumberjack Show – 3:00 PM
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Interactive Lumberjack Camp – 3:30 PM
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2nd City Music Group – 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM in Moss Hall
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Hoo Haven – 3:30 - 4:30 PM in Moss Hall
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K-9 Demonstration –12 PM & 4:30 PM
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Bear Hollow Silent Auction – 12:00 - 5:00 PM
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Grandstand: Demo Derby – 2:00 PM (Gates open @Noon)
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Admission: $8, Children 8 and under: FREE!
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Pit passes available.
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MIDWAY CLOSES AT 6 PM
![2nd City Chorus](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80c785_076d3704dd5e4eccb343544c6e42e7bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_105,h_42,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/2nd%20City%20Chorus.jpg)
![colorful county fair rides out of focus on a sunny day with a bokeh effect for a website](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be7d8b_b383dbf28c284884bc8bab9fc38c6678~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_51,h_37,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/be7d8b_b383dbf28c284884bc8bab9fc38c6678~mv2.jpg)