FREEPORT — The Stephenson County Fair Association (SCFA) announced the 2021 Stephenson County Fair will go on. Dates for the fair are Tuesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 31, barring any more setbacks with the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor reversing the decision to enter the “Bridge Phase” on May 14. The fair hopes that phase will allow them to move into Phase 5 as early as June 11.

C.D.A.C. Amusements will provide 20+ carnival rides for all ages with unlimited wristbands on Tuesday and Friday from 5 p.m. to close and Saturday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. Livestock shows will take place each day with lots of animals on the grounds to see. The HomeEc building will be alive with lots of exhibits and cake walks will take place each evening, Tuesday thru Friday. Stephenson County 4-H will have exhibits set up in their new home, the Foresight Commercial building, for all to enjoy. 

There will be lots of on-grounds entertainment including a daily lumberjack show. The Mobile Axe Throwing and Escape Room will be ready for participants, along with Fabulous Faces face painting. The Queen Pageant is scheduled for Tuesday evening starting at 6 p.m. with lots of entertainment the rest of the week including Hoo Haven Rehab, Storytime with the Queen, and a demo by Star Ambulance and Freeport Rural Fire Department Saturday afternoon. 

The family-friendly beer tent will be back Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with local bands playing a mix of music for enjoyment. FairEntry.com is open to take exhibit registrations and the complete Fair Book and list of events can be found on their website at www.stephensoncountyfair.org.

To find out more about SCFA, becoming a sponsor, advertising on their digital sign, renting the grounds for an event, or checking the Calendar of Events, please visit their website or follow them on Facebook. If you have any questions, please call the Fair Office at 815-235-2918 or email info@stephensoncountyfair.org.