No pets are allowed on the fairgrounds unless it is a leashed service dog.
Open Class Information
Do you have a green thumb and can grow plants, flowers, garden produce, fruits, nuts and herbs with little or no effort? OR are you the person who enjoys baking breads, muffins, brownies, pies, cookies? OR are you the person that loves to can fruits and vegetables?
Everyone has a chance to win money and ribbons for your best efforts by entering them! The Macon County Fair Board have brought back Departments J, K, L and O to the fair this year!
As more information for 2025 becomes available, this page will be updated.
Wednesday, June 4
Senior Day (65 & Over)
Present ID for Free Admission
Public can check-in Entries for the Horticulture, Floriculture, Agricultural Products, and
Culinary Items to be Judged.
9:00 am – Noon | Ag Expo Building
Downstate Classic Harness Racing
3-year old Filly’s & Colts
4:30 pm | Grandstand
$10 Adults to 12 years, $5 per child 5-11 and Children 4 & under Free
2025 Harness Racing
Rabbit Junior & Open Show
Check-in: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
6:00 pm | Rabbit Barn
Rabbit Junior Show Entry Form
Department H-6 Rabbit Junior Show
Thursday, June 5
Public can check-in Entries for bakery products to be judged.
8:00 – 10:00 am | Ag Expo Building
Pride of the Prairie Goat Show
Peewee Goat Show – Exhibitors 5 years old and under – 4:00 pm | Hog Barn
Jr. Jackpot Market Goat Show
Check-in 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Judging – 6:00 pm
Register Online – showman.app
Department H-5 Market Goats
Goats Entry Form
Ranch Horse Sorting Competition
6:00 pm | East Arena
2025 Ranch Sorting Flyer
Friday, June 6
Agricultural Public Speaking Exposition
1:00 pm | Dunn Company Community Building
2025 Agricultural Public Speaking Exposition
D&D Pro Rodeo
Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down, Girls Breakaway, Team
Roping and Girls Barrel Racing.
7:00 pm Grandstand
$15 per Adult to 12 years, $6 per Child (ages 5 – 11), Children 4 & Under Free
Department R Rodeo
Saturday, June 7
Veteran’s Day
Present Military ID for Free Admission
Fancy Poultry Show
Junior & Open Show
Ag Expo Bldg.
Check-in: 6:00 am – 8:45 am
Judging: 9:00 am
Department H-4 Junior Fancy Exhibition Poultry Entry Form
Department I-1 Open Fancy Exhibition Poultry Entry Form
Department H-4 Junior Market Poultry Entry Form
Department H-4 Junior Market Commercial Poultry Show
Market Poultry and Egg Classes Flyer
Open & Youth Class Rabbit Show
Check-in: 6:00 – 8:30 am
Judging: 9:00 am | Rabbit Barn
Department I-2 Open Class Rabbits
Rabbit Show Entry Form
Decatur Trail Riders Memorial Speed Show
Exhibition – 9:00 am
Speed Show – 11:00 am
Illinois Standard Bred Association (ISA) Harness Racing– Grandstand
10:30 am
2-year old Filly’s & Colt’s Trotters & Pacers
3-year old Filly’s & Colt’s Trotters & Pacers
2025 Harness Racing
Sunday, June 8
First Responders Day/Medical Personnel
Present ID for Free Admission
Jr. Jackpot Swine Show – Warren Meyers Livestock Barn
Barrow & Gilt
Entries & Check-in due by Saturday, June 7. ONLINE ONLY – showman.app
Judging – 9:00 am
Department G Jackpot Swine
Jr. Jackpot Beef Show – Dipper Barn
Steer & Heifer
Entries & Check-in due by Saturday, June 7. ONLINE ONLY – showman.app
Check-in: 7:00 – 8:00 am
Judging Starts: 9:30 am
Department H-1 Jr. Jackpot Heifer Show
Department H-2 Jr. Jackpot Steer Show
Jr. Jackpot Show Flyer
Macon County Fair Sale of Champions
All Reserve & Grand Champion Animals
4:00 pm | Dipper Barn
No Animals will be sold. Winning bid will be donated to the exhibitor for future college funds.