June 4-8, 2025
Livestock & Open Class

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.

Department J Agricultural Products
Department K Horticulture
Department L Floriculture
Department O Culinary
General Entry Form

Entry deadline is Tuesday, June 3 and due at the Pride of the Prairie Bldg. or mail entry form
before June 3. P.O. Box 3305, Decatur, IL 62524

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

Rabbit Junior & Open Show
Check-in: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
6:00 pm | Rabbit Barn
Department H-6 Rabbit Junior Show
Rabbit Junior Show Entry Form

Thursday, June 5

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 | Dipper Barn
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

Due to the I.D.O.A. Ban, the Poultry Show has been canceled this year.

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

CANCELLED DUE TO MUDDY CONDITIONS
Decatur Trail Riders Memorial Speed Show

Exhibition – 9:00 am
Speed Show – 11:00 am

 

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.
Public is invited to attend.

Wednesday, June 11

Downstate Classic Harness Racing
3-year old Filly’s & Colts
10:30 am | Grandstand
$10 Adults to 12 years, $5 per child 5-11 and Children 4 & under Free
2025 Harness Racing

Illinois Standard Bred Association (ISA) Harness Racing– Grandstand
Immediately following the Downstate Classic
2-year old Filly’s & Colt’s Trotters & Pacers
3-year old Filly’s & Colt’s Trotters & Pacers
2025 Harness Racing