The 2025 Henry County Fair Book has arrived, bringing exciting updates for participants and attendees. This year introduces online entry options for both livestock and art hall categories, making sign-ups faster and more convenient than ever. Interested community members can visit henrycountyfairillinois.com, where the online entries button leads directly to the Blue Ribbon Online site. The 166th Henry County Fair is set for June 17th through 22nd in Cambridge, Illinois. From classic competitions to creative arts, the fair promises a packed schedule. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this beloved annual event.
Tentative Schedule:
TUESDAY – JUNE 17, 2025
8:00 AM Open Swine Show
Henry Co. “Costume Special” will follow
1:00 PM Barn Beer Garden Open to 11:00 PM
1:00 PM Exhibitor’s Hall Open to 8:00 PM
2:00 PM Merchant’s Building Open to 8:00 PM
3:00 PM Henry County OEM – Interactive Displays
5:30 PM GRANDSTAND – Little Miss Henry County Fair Pageant
$10 Grandstand Admission – kids 8 & under FREE
6:00 PM Carnival Rides until 10:00 PM
7:00 PM GRANDSTAND – Junior Miss & Miss Henry County Fair Queen Pageant
$10 Grandstand Admission – kids 8 & under FREE
(Pageants are held in conjunction with each other)
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 18, 2025
FIRST RESPONDER DAY – FREE ADMISSION WITH ID
8:00 AM Junior Open Swine Show
“Pee Wee” Swine Show will follow
12:00 PM 4-H Bucket Calf Show
12:00 PM Barn Beer Garden Open to 11:00 PM
1:00 PM Exhibitor’s Hall Open to 8:00 PM
1:00 PM Pony Rides – DeJaeger Horse Barn – to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM Pee Wee Plush Pet Show – Register 7:00 AM TO 10:00 AM
1:30 PM Bucket Calf Costume Class – Register 7:00 AM TO 10:00 AM
2:00 PM Merchant’s Building Open to 8:00 PM
2:30 PM Open Bucket Calf Show
3:00 PM Henry County OEM – Interactive Displays
4:30 PM Family Day Activities – Near Millennium Building – Sign up at Fair Office
5:00 PM Infield Beer Garden open to end of Rodeo
6:00 PM Carnival rides until 10 PM **All rides 2 tickets**
6:30 PM 4-H Master Showmanship
7:00 PM GRANDSTAND – Rodeo – T & A Bucking Bulls
$10 Grandstand Admission – kids 8 & under free
THURSDAY – JUNE 19, 2025
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY – FREE ADMISSION WITH ID
8:00 AM 4-H Swine Show
4-H Sheep Show will follow Swine
4-H Goat Show will follow Sheep
9:00 AM 4-H Beef Show
1:00 PM Barn Beer Garden Open to 11:00 PM
1:00 PM Exhibitor’s Hall Open to 8:00 PM
2:00 PM Merchant’s Building Open to 8 PM
3:00 PM Henry County OEM – Interactive Displays
5:00 PM Gates open for Concert
5:00 PM Concert Beer Garden open to end of Concert
5:00 PM Junior Multi-Species Livestock Auction – Swine Building
6:00 PM Carnival rides until 10 PM **Armbands 6 PM to 10 PM**
6:00 PM Midway Beer Garden open to Midnight – Tyson Schulte after Concert
7:00 PM GRANDSTAND – Concert – David Nail with Tyson Schulte –
TICKETS – $24 if purchased in advance – $30 day of the show
FRIDAY – JUNE 20, 2025
9:00 AM 4-H Horse Show
1:00 PM Junior Beef Show
1:00 PM Exhibitor’s Hall open to 8:00 PM
2:00 PM Merchant’s Building open to 8 PM
3:00 PM Henry County OEM – Interactive Displays
3:30 PM Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull – Midway Entertainment Tent – Registration starts at 3:00 PM
4:30 PM Infield Beer Garden open to end of Pulls
5:00 PM Carnival Rides until 10 PM
5:00 PM ABGA Boer Goat Show – Swine Barn
6:00 PM Midway Beer Garden open to 12:30 AM – Neon Nova Band (80’s & 90’s Music – 9:00 PM TO Midnight
6:00 PM GRANDSTAND – Truck & Tractor Pulls – (OUTLAW TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLING – BACK ROAD PULLERS INC)
$15 Grandstand Admission – kids 8 & under free
SATURDAY – JUNE 21, 2025
9:00 AM 4-H Rabbit Sho
9:00 AM 4-H Poultry Show
9:00 AM Open Beef Show
10:00 AM ABGA Boer Goat Show – Swine Barn
11:00 AM Midway Beer Garden open to 12:30 AM – “Not Offended” starting at 9:00 PM
1:00 PM Bags Tournament – Midway Beer Garden – Registration Starts at Noon
1:00 PM Carnival Rides until 5 PM *Armbands 1 PM to 5PM*
1:00 PM Merchant’s Building open to 8 PM
1:00 PM Exhibitor’s Hall open to 8:00 PM
1:00 PM Henry County OEM – Interactive Displays
2:00 PM Pony Rides – DeJaeger Horse Barn to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM Infield Beer Garden open until end of Demo
6:00 PM Carnival Rides until 10 PM
6:00 PM 50/50 Drawing – Grandstand
6:00 PM Demo Derby – Viola Boyz
$15 Grandstand Admission – kids 8 & under FREE
SUNDAY – JUNE 22, 2025
9:00 AM Open Horse Show – Aren
9:00 AM Grass Volleyball Tournament
9:30 AM ABGA Boer Goat Show
10:00 AM Worship Service – Midway Entertainment Tent
10:00 AM ABGA Boer Goat Show
10:00 AM Beer Garden open in Millennium Building
11:00 AM Infield Beer Garden Open to End of Pulls
11:00 AM Garden Tractor Pull (GALVA – TRI-COUNTY PULLERS CLUB
$5 Grandstand Admission – kids 8 & under FREE
1:00 PM Exhibitor’s Hall Open to 3:00 P
1:00 PM Henry County OEM – Interactive Displays
1:00 PM Merchant’s Building Open until 4 PM
1:00 PM Carnival Rides until 5 PM *Armbands 1 PM to 5 PM*
1:00 PM Talent Show – Midway Entertainment Tent
1:00 PM Tug-Of-War Competition
5:00 PM Harness Racing
Free Grandstand Admission