HARDIN - Excitement is in the air as the week of the annual Calhoun County Fair has finally arrived. The opening ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, with the Star Spangled banner performed by the Calhoun Entertainment Company.
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Conner Family Amusement will return once again as the Carnival on the Midway this year. The Conner Family will have a few new rides for kids. Arm bands will be available for $25 for 4 hours on Family Nights, Thursday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Arm bands can only be purchased through Conner Family Amusements. Tickets will be available at all times for rides at $1 each, but 2-4 tickets are required per ride. If purchased in advance, single tickets are 22 tickets for $18, available beginning September 5 through close of business on September 7 at all banks in Calhoun County.
Season Passes will also be available for purchase beginning September 5 until close of business on September 7. Season Passes can also be purchased at the Fair Gate.
More information on the fair may be found at www.calhounfair.net.
A full schedule of events for the weekend can be found below:
Thursday, September 7:
6:00 p.m. - Judging of Departments H-2 - Dogs & Cats, I-1 – Poultry and I-2 – Rabbits
6:30 p.m. - Official Fair Opening at the Flag Pole on the Fairgrounds
7:00 p.m. - Talent Show at the Grandstand - entertainment during show
Friday, September 8:
7:00 p.m. - Illinois Farm Pullers Truck Pull
7:00 p.m. - Jr. Miss Calhoun Pageant at the Grandstand - Entertainment during pageant "Dazzler's Dancers"
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Entertainment on the grounds – "Emily Johnson"
Saturday, September 9:
8:00 a.m. - Judging Junior Fair and 4-H Exhibits
9:00 a.m. - Junior and Open Horse Show
12:00 p.m. - Junior Olympics in the arena – Pedal Pull (30 – 125 lbs.)
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Free gate for Senior Citizens
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Entertainment on Grounds - "Calhoun Country Vintage"
5:00 p.m. - Little Miss & Little Mister Calhoun Pageants at the Grandstand - Entertainment during pageant "Bell's Gym Dancers"
7:00 p.m. - IPTA Tractor Pull
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Band on grounds - "Hurricane Creek"
Sunday, September 10:
12:00 p.m. - Calhoun County Fair Parade
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Entertainment on grounds - "The Crypt Kickers"
2:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby
2:00 p.m. - Entertainment on Grounds
5:00 p.m. - “Jerseyville High School’s Jazz Band & Show Choir" at the Grandstand
6:00 p.m. - Miss Calhoun County Pageant at the Grandstand – Coronation approximately at 8:15 p.m. Entertainment during the pageant provided by "Blend"
