The 154th Jasper County Fair is officially underway at the fairgrounds in Newton, promising a full week of family fun, livestock competitions, grandstand entertainment, and community tradition.
Floral Hall & Exhibits
- Floral Hall exhibits will be set up later today.
- All remaining exhibits are due tomorrow morning, with judging to follow in the afternoon.
4-H Livestock Schedule
- Sunday: Poultry & Rabbit Shows (afternoon)
- Monday: Sheep & Goat Shows (afternoon)
- Tuesday: Swine, Dairy, & Beef Cattle Shows
- Wednesday: Open Beef & Junior Swine, Beef, and Goat Judging
- Thursday: Master Showmanship (morning) and the 4-H Livestock Auction (afternoon)
Grandstand Events
- Sunday, 7:30 PM – Fair Queen Pageants (all age groups)
- Monday & Tuesday, 6:30 PM – Harness Racing
- Wednesday:
- Tractor & Truck Pulls at 5:00 PM
- Pedal Tractor Pull at 6:00 PM
- Thursday, 6:30 PM – Vintage Modified Tractor Pull
- Thursday, 7:00 PM – ITPA Tractor Pull
- Friday, 7:00 PM – Whippoorwill Rodeo
- Saturday, 6:00 PM – Demolition Derby (Fair Finale)
Additional Highlights
- Carnival Rides & Games: Monday through Saturday
- Fair Food Concessions: Open daily throughout the fair
- Grandparents Day: Monday at 11:30 AM
- Antique Farm Machinery Show: Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A huge thanks goes out to all the sponsors—large and small—who help make this annual tradition possible.
For a complete schedule and more information, visit:
jaspercofairnewtonillinois.org