Fair Book and Entry Information


Junior Fair 

The following forms and rules are for all Junior Fair Departments including M-1 Textiles and Fine Arts.

MAIL JR. FAIR ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENT TO
Calhoun County Fair Association – P.O. Box 219 – Hardin, IL 62047
ABSOLUTE DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2025

Department A- Beef Cattle


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $20
Pen Fee: $4.00/head


Department F- Sheep


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $3.50
Pen Fee: $2.00/head


Department G- Swine


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $5.00
Pen Fee: $2.00/head


Department U- Goats


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $3.50
Pen Fee: $2.00/head


Department I-1- Poultry


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $3.00


Department I-2- Rabbits


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $3.75


Department H-2- Dogs and Cats


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $2.00


Department J- Agricultural and Garden Products


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $5.00


Department K- Horticulture


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $3.50


Department O- Dairy, Apiary and Culinary


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $1.75


Department P- General Miscellaneous


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $2.00


Department M-1- Textiles and Fine Arts


Registration

Use Jr. Fair Entry form  
Entry Fee: $1.50


Art

The following form is used for M-2 Art ONLY. M-1 Textiles & Fine Arts  & P-General Misc. are Jr. Fair Departments.

Bring art work, entry form and check to the FS building on the fairgrounds Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 PM. Make checks payable to: Calhoun County Fair Association. NO REFUNDS! DO NOT MAIL CHECKS!

Department M-2- Art


Registration

Use M-2 Entry form  
Entry Fee: $3.75
Show is open to all ages and to non-Calhoun residents.

Similar and additional art classes for exhibitors ages 8-19 only can be found in Dept M-1 Textiles & Fine Arts and Dept P General Miscellaneous in the Jr Fair Section.


Education


Department N- Education


Registration

If you are an educator in a Calhoun County school and are interested in entering your students' work, please contact the Calhoun County Fair Board.
calhouncountyilfair@gmail.com


Tractor/ Truck Pulls



Department Q-1- ITPA Classes


Registration

Entry Fee: Varies

Department Q-2- Illinois Farm Pullers Classes


Registration

Entry Fee: $15.00


Demolition Derby



Talent Show


THE 2025 FAIR IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY


Two Rivers Coffee Co The Bank of Kampsville Calhoun County Farm Bureau TriCounty FS Bank of Calhoun County Ryan Bland Ridgeline Sales Group
Two Rivers Coffee Co The Bank of Kampsville Calhoun County Farm Bureau TriCounty FS Bank of Calhoun County Ryan Bland Ridgeline Sales Group
Calhoun County Fair

Contact Us

Calhoun County Fair Association
P.O. Box 219
Hardin, Il 62047
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      (618)576-2312

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      calhouncountyilfair@gmail.com