May 28, 2024 – The Macon County Fair will kick off its 168th year of agriculture shows, music, a rodeo, harness racing, and more from June 5th to June 9th.
Below is a highlight of the events: (Full a comprehensive list of events, click HERE)
Wednesday, June 5
- Gates Open: 2:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- No Shuttle Service
- Senior Day (65 & Over): Present ID for Free Admission
4:00pm – Downstate Classic Harness Racing at the Grandstand.
7:00pm – Macon County Queen Pageant & Parade of Princesses at the Dunn Company Community Building
Thursday, June 6
- Gates Open: 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Shuttle: 3:30 pm – 10:30 pm
6pm – Ranch Horse Sorting Competition at the East Arena
6:00 pm | East Arena
7:00pm – The Marshall Tucker Band
Friday, June 7
- Gates Open: 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Shuttle: 3:30 pm – 10:30 pm
6:00pm D&D Pro Rodeo Company/Latting Exposition – Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down, Girls Breakaway, Team Roping and Girls Barrel Racing at the Grandstand.
9:30 pm-11:30 pm- Rodeo After Party – Dun Company Community Building
Saturday, June 8
- Gates Open : 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Shuttle : 10:00 am – 11:00-pmVeteran’s Day – Present Military ID for Free Admission
9:00am – New! Open Class Rabbit Show and Poultry Show at Beck Tech building
9:00 am – Decatur Trail Riders Speed Jackpot Show at East Arena
10:30 am – Jr. Jackpot Swine Show – Warren Meyers Livestock Barn
11:00am – Children’s Fun & Education Area and 1st Community Science Fair
11:00am – Big Ten Standardbred Harness Racing – Grandstand
11:00am sign up – Beer & Bags Tournament at Ag Expo Building. Tournament starts at noon.
1:00 pm – Kid’s Ag Olympics at the Dunn Company Community Building
7:00 pm – ITPA Truck & Tractor Pulls at the Grandstand
Sunday, June 9
- Gates Open: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Shuttle: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- First Responders/Medical Personnel Day- Present ID for Free Admission
9:00am – Decatur Trail Riders Pleasure Jackpot Show at the East Arena
9:30am – Jr. Jackpot Swine Show – Warren Meyers Livestock Barn
10am – Jr. Jackpot Beef Show – Dipper Barn
10:00 am – Community Worship Service – Illini Congregational Church (Non-Denominational)
Music by Avenue Gospel Trio at the Dunn Company Community Building
5:00pm – Demolition Derby – Grandstand
For more information, click HERE.
By: Ahsaan Spence
