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Free Entertainment

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Gene Shepherd Music

MUSIC BY GENE SHEPHERD & MIKE SCHNEIDER BAND

LOCATION:  The Grange Food Stand.

and around the grounds. 

Thursday 11:30 - 2:00,  Friday & Saturday  4:30 - 7:00

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Zoli’s Wood Carving

Chain Saw Artist

Location:  Corner of Prairie Road and Oak Glen Road

Show Times:  Wed thru Sat: 11:00a.m. &  2:00 & 5:00p.m.

Auction:  Sunday: 12:00 Noon

Sponsor by ALee Auction Service, Area Services Inc., Minnihan’s Tree Service, Pleasant Hill Construction Inc., Tractor Town, R.P. Lumber, Watson & Son Excavating)

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Alpacas

South of Antique Tractors and South of Big Thunder Road, East of Ready Go Dog Show.

Show times

Thur and Fri-  Demo and Show 1:00pm

Saturday- Demo and Show 1;00 and 4:00pm

Sunday- Costume Parade and Judging from 9:00-12:00pm in front of Tent

(sponsored by Selective Superior Seeds, River Valley Electric))

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Ranch Sorting

Ranch sorting pits 2 horseback riders against the clock!

LOCATION:  Pony Arena

Tues 6:00-9:30pm

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Wee Farm

Location: North end of Dairy Arena

Hours open 9:30am till 8:30 pm.

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Horse Shows

​Enjoy the pony and horses!

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Entertainment Pavilion

Free Admission

Located on east side of Exhibit Hall #1

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Antique Tractor Parade

Grandstand FREE.  held Wednesday
at 5:00 pm in front of the Grandstand!

Come see all the antique tractors on
display - Daily - on the fairgrounds
County Line Road!

Feature tractor this year: John Deere

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READY GO DOG SHOW

Daily

South of Big Thunder Rd and
East of Administration Building
Tues (6th) - Sat (10th) Show times: 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sun (11th) Show times 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm


(Sponsored by UW Health/Swedish American Hospital, The DeLong Co., Inc. Summit CPA Group, Union Savings Bank, Tobin, Ramon & Barber, Hammertime Sports, Kunes Auto Group)

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MISS MAKE BELIEVE

Daily

Located West side of Flora Rd near Gazebo
Shows: Tues  - Sat  12:00 pm & 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm;

SATURDAY ONLY Show at 6:00 pm;
Sun: 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
(Sponsored by Culvers of Belvidere, First Mid Bank, Frank & Kay Bullard, C.E.S. Inc., J&M Plating, Boone County Shopper, Mike & Darcie Chamberlain)

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TIMBERWORKS Timber Show

Daily

Located North of Big Thunder
Rd., East of Admin. Bldg.
Show times:

Show times: Tues  - Fri  – 1:00 pm & 3:00 & 6:00 pm.
Sat  11:00 am & 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Sun- 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
(Sponsored by Boone County Family Restaurant, Hydeout Bar & Grill, The Smokin’ Coop BBQ, Countryside Meats, Solutions Bank, Wisconsin Cheese)

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Queen Pageant

Tuesday

Fair Queen and Little Miss Boone County Fair

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FIRST BITE FISHING TANK

Daily

Located South of Antigue Tractors, and South of Big Thunder Road
Tues-Sat – 12:00 pm thru 6:00 pm;

Sun – 11:00 am thru 2:00 pm
(Sponsored by Belvidere Collectible Coins, DQ of Belvidere, Ultimate Car Wash & Express Lube, Tilford Towing)

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Swine Costume Contest

Saturday 

Prizes will be awarded for: Most Creative, Most Humorous, Best Craftsmanship & Best Team!

© 2025 by Boone County Fair Association

P.O.Box 456  Belvidere, Illinois  61008

815-544-2900, bcfa2001@aol.com

Owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County, Illinois

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GPS location: 8847 IL-76, Belvidere Illinois 61008   

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