Bureau County Fair 2025
Aug 20-24, 2025 Princeton, ILAbout
Officially began in 1855, Bureau County Fair is a 5-day fair, scheduled to be held from August 20, 2025 (Wednesday) to August 24, 2025 (Sunday) at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton, IL and organized by Bureau County Fair Board. Over 30,000 people around the region are expected to visit the fair. It offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests, and fun for the whole family. People of all ages will enjoy some good clean entertainment, eat first-rate food prepared by local cooks, and view some great exhibits. This is the 170th edition of the event.
Venue & Organizer
Bureau County Fairgrounds
811 W Peru St Princeton, ILAdditional Info
Wednesday Carload Admission: $10.00General Admission: $5.00Kids Under 10: Free
Wednesday: 2 pm - 9 pmThursday - Friday: 11 am - 9 pmSaturday: 7 am - 9 pmSunday: 7 am - 4 pm
Wednesday - Friday: 5 pm - CloseSaturday - Sunday: 1 pm - Close
$30 each day
Free
Event Features
4-H/FFA: Agricultural Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods Auction, Beef Show, Cattle Show, Dairy Show, Floral Exhibits, Goat Show, Horse Show, Horticultural Exhibits, Livestock Exhibits, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Sheep Show, Swine Show, and more.Competitions & Contests: Fair Princess, Fair Queen, Livestock Judging Contest, Static Exhibit Judging, Various Competitions, and more.
Entertainment: Bingo, Carnival Rides, Children's Activities, Concert(s), Demolition Derby, Figure 8 Racing, Live Music, Power Wheels Derby, Stunt Dog Show, Tractor Pull, Truck Pull, and more.
Miscellaneous: Beer Garden/Tent, Commercial Vendors, Draft Horse Show, Fair Food, Gospel Music, Horse Show, and more.
