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 for all performances. •

Carnival Open Sunday, July 29th 4:00 – 10:00 pm Through Friday, August 3th .

• Tuesday Prices Will Be 2 for 1.

• Saturday, August 4th Open 1:00 – 10:00 pm. Prices From 1:00 – 5:00 pm Are 2 for 1.

• Sunday, August 5th Open 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Price $1.00 Per Ride.

Sunday, July 29th Noon Fair Opens Noon Merchants Building Opens 2:30 pm 4-H Rabbit Show 4:00 pm Carnival Opens 4:30 – 8:00 pm 4-H/Extension Center Open 5:00 pm 4-H Poultry Show 5:30 pm Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Fair Queen Pageants – Grandstand

Monday, July 30th 8:00 am 4-H Goat Show 8:30 am 4-H Swine Show 9:00 am Art Hall Judging 11:30 am Merchants Building Opens 1:00 – 8:00 pm 4-H Extension Center Open 4:00 pm Carnival Opens 4:00 pm 4-H Beef Rate of Gain Show & Weigh I Rev. 3 - 6/21/18 8

Tuesday, July 31st 8:00 am Jr. Swine Show 10:00 am 4-H Beef Show 11:30 am Merchants Building Opens 1:00 pm Carnival Opens 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm 4-H/Extension Center Open 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm 2 for One Tickets 5:30 pm Kids Peddle Tractor Pull – 4-H Show Arena (First Pull at 6:00 pm) 7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand 8:00 pm Break Away Band – Side Stage

Wednesday, August 1st 8:00 am Jr. Sheep Show & Jr. Goat Show 9:30 am Open Beef Show 11:30 am Merchants Building Opens 4:00 pm Carnival Opens 4:00 – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open 1:00 – 7:00 pm 4-H/Extension Center Open 5:30 pm Twilight Harness Racing - Grandstand 4:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Arm Band Night - $22.00 6:00 pm 4-H Master Showmanship Competition (4-H Main Show Ring) 8:00 – 10:00 pm Battle Creek Band – Side Stage

Thursday, August 2nd 11:30 am Merchants Building Opens 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Art Hall Open 4:00 pm Carnival Opens 4:00 – 8:00 pm 4H/Extension Center Open 4:00 – 10:00 pm Carnival Armband Night - $22.00 5:30 pm 4H Livestock Auction 7:00 pm Truck and Tractor Pull – Grandstand

Friday, August 3rd 9:00 am 4-H Horse Show – Horse Show Arena 11:30 am Merchants Building Opens 12:30 pm Harness Racing - Grandstand 4:00 pm Carnival Opens 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 Break Away Band – Side Stage

Saturday, August 4th 8:00 am Dairy Show 11:30 pm Merchants Building Opens 1:00 pm Carnival Opens 1:00 – 5:00 pm Carnival 2 for 1 7:00 pm Professional Bull Riding – Grandstand

Sunday, August 5th All Day $1.00 Carnival Rides 6:00 pm Gospel Sing - Grandstand Rev. 3 - 6/21/18 9 IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND