The 5 best days of summer
Livestock shows, tractor pulls, the rodeo, demo derby, live music, fair food and family fun. Reconnect with your community at the Stephenson County Fair.
From the 2026 Fair Report
What fairgoers are saying
Great opportunities for all ages!
2026 fairgoer survey
Honestly, I’ve been negative in the past, but to me this was the best year I’ve had at the fair in a long time.
2026 fairgoer survey
Many positive changes and a great atmosphere of fun this year.
2026 fairgoer survey
At the fairgrounds
- Oct31
Winter storage drop-off
8 AM–3 PM, or by appointment. Store cars, boats, campers and more.
- Apr3 & 10
Winter storage pick-up
April 3, 8 AM–3 PM · April 10, 8 AM–noon.
- Apr24
Small Animal Swap Meet
7–11 AM. $3 admission (16+), $5 per seller. Poultry welcome.
- Jul27–31
2027 Stephenson County Fair
Five days of livestock, grandstand shows, food and fun.
The big one - Sep4
Small Animal Swap Meet
7–11 AM. Buy, sell and trade small animals and poultry.
- 2027TBA
Backroad Raceway
Side-by-side, quad and go-kart racing. 2027 dates coming soon.
Be part of the 2027 fair
Sponsor the fair
Put your business in front of 37,000 fair visits. Levels from $100, plus trophies, ads and events.
Build your sponsorship →Be a vendor
Join 109 food, craft and commercial vendors. Applications are open for 2027.
Apply now →Volunteer
Join our 460+ volunteers. Groups can work the gates to raise money for their organization.
Sign up →Fair merch
Shirts, hats and more. Show your fair pride all year long.
Shop the store →Use the fairgrounds
57+ acres in Freeport with buildings, barns, a covered grandstand and campsites.
Facility rentals
Exhibit halls, barns, show rings, the track and a grandstand that seats 5,600. Great for shows, meetings and parties.
Buildings from $400/day See rentals →Camping
Open April–October with restrooms, showers and Wi-Fi. Groups and rallies welcome.
$35–$50/night Book on Campspot →Winter storage
Cars, boats, trailers, motorhomes and more, in open or enclosed barns. October to April.
From $85 Storage details →Sign advertising
Put your business on the fair’s electronic sign. Monthly and year-round ads available.
From $200 Request an ad →Thanks for a record-setting 2026!
See the results, the numbers and the stories from last summer.
Our 2027 Fair Sponsors
2250 S Walnut Freeport, IL 61032 | 815-235-2918 | info@stephensoncountyfair.org