No pets are allowed on the fairgrounds unless it is a leashed service dog.

ALL Open Class Entries must be dropped off at Pride of Prairie Building or mailed by June 4th
to: Macon County Fair | P.O. Box 3305 | Decatur, IL. 62524
Make Checks payable to: Macon County Fair Assoc.

There are some earlier deadlines so be sure to check the specific show details.

All information subject to last minute changes – please check Facebook! 

Entry Deadline for Open Shows – Departments J, K, L, and O are to be taken to the Pride of the
Prairie Building or mailed to: PO Box 3305, Decatur, IL 62524 by June 3.

Thursday, June 5

New! 5 & Under Peewee Goat Show
4:00 pm | Dipper Show Barn

Friday, June 6

Agricultural Public Speaking Exposition
1:00 pm | Dunn Company Community Bldg.
2025 Agricultural Public Speaking Exposition

Saturday, June 7

Beer & Bags Tournament | Beck Tech Building
Powered by Soy City Baggers
Sign up using ScoreHolio app OR register day of event
Teams of 2 – $50 | $500 added – 6 games guaranteed
Sign ups start at 11:00 am and Bags Fly at Noon
No outside drinks allowed.
Food and beverages are available. Blind draw after team tourney.

Community Science Fair
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Dunn Company Community Building
Open to Grades K- 8th Grade
Cash Prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners!
Sign up via Email by contacting Lillian Gavin at lillianshanese@yahoo.com

Church in the Barn
(Non Denominational)
Music by Avenue
10:00 am | Dunn Company Community Bldg.
Free Gate & Admission


Kid’s Pedal Pull
Dunn Company Community Fldg.
Open to 3 – 12 year olds
Registration: 2:00 pm
Pulls Begin at 3:00 pm

Macon County Fair Sale of Champions
4:00 pm | Dipper Barn
All proceeds & animals are donated back to the champion & reserve champion exhibitors.
Great fundraiser for the exhibitors’ future college funds!

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

Extra Information:

New! Andy Rotz Wild West Show – 3 Daily Shows: 6:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm
New! Betrand’s Petting Zoo – Noon – 10:00 pm Wednesday – Saturday
New! Millikin University Football Experience
NEW! AG Education Activities AND Antique Tractors