County Fair Events
Fair Events in Charleston From July 28th Through August 4th
For our 170th 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 Coles County Fair
ADMISSION PRICES
Sunday Thru Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
Sunday, July 27th – August 2nd After 4:00 pm $3.00
Sunday, August 3rd 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
VISIT US AT WWW.Colescountyfair.com
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 27th Queen Pageant, Jr Miss, Gen Adm $8.00
Little Miss Box Seats $10.00
Monday, July 28th Twilight Harness Racing Gen Adm Free
Box Seats $6.00
Tuesday, July 29th Truck & Tractor Pull Gen Adm $10.00
Box Seats $12.00
Wednesday, July 30th Twilight Harness Racing Free Gen Adm Free.
Box Seats $6.00
Thursday, July 31st Truck & Tractor Pull Gen Adm $10.00
Box Seats $12.00
Friday, August 1st Demolition Derby and Gen Adm $20.00
Power Wheels Demo Box Seats $20.00
Harness Racing Gen Adm Free
Saturday, August 2nd Professional Bull Riding Gen Adm $10.00
Box Seats $12.00
Sunday, August 3rd Carnival Rides and 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 27th
Noon Fair Opens
Noon Merchants Building Opens
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
5:30 pm Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Fair Queen Pageants – Grandstand
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Doomed To Work
Monday, July 28th
9:00 am Art Hall Judging
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing
Tuesday, July 29th
8:00 am Jr. Swine Show
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
4:00 - 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Check Website
Wednesday, July 30th
8:00 am Jr. Sheep Show & Jr. Goat Show
9:30 am Open Beef Show
11:30 am Merchants Building Opens
5:00 – 9:00 pm Carnival Opens – Armbands $25.00
4:00 – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open
5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing - Grandstand
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Battle Creek
Revised: 4/12/25
Thursday, July 31st
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 – Check Website
Friday, August 1st
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
7:00 pm Demolition Derby
8:00 – 10:00 pm Side Stage – Check Website
Saturday, August 2nd
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 – Absent Ground
Sunday, August 3rd
1:00 pm Coles County Law Enforcement K-9 Demonstration
1:00 – 5:00 pm $2.00 Carnival Rides – Armbands $30.00
Starting July 14th WATCH WEBSITE for Advanced Armband Sales - $22.00 (Can Use Any Day)
****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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