County Fair Events
Fair Events in Charleston From July 26th Through August 2nd
For our 171st year, we have a lot of great events scheduled at the Coles County Fair. Some main events we are hosting this year are:
- Coles County Youth Livestock Auction
- Tractor pulls
- Queen contest
- Demolition derby
- Harness Racing
- Bull riding
"See you at the Fair"
Don’t Miss These Great Events at the 2026
Coles County Fair
ADMISSION PRICES
Sunday Thru Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
Sunday, July 26th – August 1st After 4:00 pm $3.00
Sunday, August 2nd All Day Free Admission
General Auto Parking (Subject to availability) $2.00
Reserve Parking Permits (Parking only) $15.00
Credential Pass and Season Tkt. (Car and Two (2) People) $20.00
Exhibitor’s Pass (All Exhibitors – Car and Driver) $10.00
Children Under 16 years of age are admitted free into the grounds
NO REFUNDS
COLES COUNTY FAIR NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
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Grandstand Admission (NO REFUNDS)
Free General Grandstand Admission for Harness Racing
(This does not apply to box seats and is based on availability of seating.)
Grandstands - All Events - Kids 5 and Under Free
Sunday, July 26th Queen Pageant, Jr Miss, Gen Adm $8.00
Little Miss Box Seats $10.00
Monday, July 27th Twilight Harness Racing Gen Adm Free
Box Seats $6.00
Tuesday, July 28th Truck & Tractor Pull Gen Adm $10.00
Box Seats $12.00
Infield Pit $12.00
Wednesday, July 29th Twilight Harness Racing Gen Adm Free
Box Seats $6.00
Thursday, July 30th Truck & Tractor Pull Gen Adm $10.00
Box Seats $12.00
Infield Pit $12.00
Friday, July 31st Harness Racing (12:30pm) Gen Adm Free
Demolition Derby and Gen Adm $20.00
Power Wheels Demo Box Seats $20.00
Infield Pit $20.00
Saturday, August 1st Professional Bull Riding Gen Adm $10.00
Box Seats $12.00
Sunday, August 2nd Carnival Rides 1:00 - 5:00 pm $2.00
Law Enforcement K-9 Demo Gen Adm Free
Box (6 seats) For Week $200.00
Children 5 and Under Free to Grandstand and Infield Pit Area
NO GOLF CARTS OR MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS, OR FOR OFFICIAL USE AND HANDICAP USE.
CAMPING SPACE AVAILABLE
Limited Space Available
Payment is due upon arrival. $100.00 per week.
Contact (in advance) Fair Office, (217) 345-2656
Fair Office 217-345-2656 ¨ Fax 217-345-9211
Don’t Miss These Great Events at the Coles County Fair
Events may be canceled at any time, without notice, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Refunds will only be given if the Board of Directors has canceled the event. Questions concerning events may be directed to the Secretary’s Office. For advanced seating please contact the Secretary’s Office at (217) 345-2656
Reserved boxes of six may be purchased for the duration of the fair or individual seats may also be obtained the day of the event.
· Carnival Open Sunday, July 27th 5:00 – 9:00 pm
· Armbands Every Night – Sunday thru Thursday $25.00
· Armbands Every Night – Friday thru Sunday, August 3rd $30.00
· Sunday, August 3rd Open 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Price $2.00 Per Ride or $30.00 Armband
Sunday, July 26th
Noon Fair Opens
Noon Fair Opens
Noon Merchants Building Opens
5:30 pm Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Fair Queen Pageants – Grandstand
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Doomed To Work
****** Carnival Unavailable Sunday sorry : ( ******
Monday, July 27th
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
4:00 - 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing
Tuesday, July 28th
8:00 am Jr. Swine Show
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
4:00 - 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
Wednesday, July 29th
8:00 am Jr. Sheep Show & Jr. Goat Show
9:30 am Open Beef Show
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
4:00 – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing - Grandstand
7:00 – 9:00 pm Side Stage – Battle Creek
Thursday, July 30th
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
4:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
5:30 Coles County Youth Livestock & General Projects Auction
7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Absent Ground
Friday, July 31st
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
12:30 pm Harness Racing - Grandstand
6:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $30.00
4:00 – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
6:30 pm Power Wheels Kids Demo – Ages 3-9
**Power Wheels are provided and child participation is free.
7:00 pm Demolition Derby
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Doomed To Work
Saturday, August 1st
8:00 am Dairy Show
8:00 am Western Horse Show
11:30 pm Merchants Building Opens
6:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $30.00
7:00 – 10:00 pm Professional Bull Riding – Grandstand
7:30 – 10:00 pm Side Stage –
Sunday, August 2nd
1:00 pm Coles County Law Enforcement K-9 Demonstration
1:00 – 5:00 pm $2.00 Carnival Rides – Armbands $30.00
****Events may be canceled at any time, without notice, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Refunds will only be given if the Board of Directors has canceled the event. Questions concerning events may be directed to the Secretary’s Office. For advanced seating please contact the Secretary’s Office at (217) 345-2656.
Reserved boxes of six may be purchased for the duration of the fair or individual seats may also be obtained for purchase the day of event.
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