June 13-20, 2026 Pinckneyville, IL
169th Perry County Fair
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH
TICKETS SALES OPEN FOR “FAIRCADE”4:30PM
RINgSIDE TICKETS $20
gENERAL ADMISSION $15, 10 & uNDER $5
MEET AND gREET WITH WRESTLERS 4:30-6PM
FAIRCADE STARTS @ 7PM In ExPo HAll FoAM PART y 4PM-6PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH
OPEN LIVESTOCK SHOW @ 8AM
HOME SHOW ENTRIES DuE 2PM TO 6PM
MONDAY, JUNE 15TH
4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW @ 8AM
QUEEn PAGEAnT @ 7PM ADMISSIon $10 FIVE AND uNDER FREE
TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH
JR LIVESTOCK SHOW @ 8AM
4-H TRACTOR DRIVINg CONTEST 11AM
4-H SOCIAL @ 4:30PM LIVESTOCK AuCTION @ 6PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH
4-H gENERAL SHOW @ 5PM CELEbRATE AMERICA WORSHIP & PRAISE 6PM VENDORS OPENS, gLOW DODgEbALL TOuRNAMENT 7:30PM CARNIVAL (Fun Times Shows) 6PM-10PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH
THE FAnTAZMIC TAlEnT ConTEST @ 7PM CARNIVAL6PM-10PM FIREWORKS @ DuSK 9:20PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH
ITPA TRACoR PUll @ 7PM ADMISSIon $15.00 PIT PASSES $25.00 CARNIVAL6PM-10PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH
CARNIVAL 4PM-10PM DEMo DERBy 7PM
Concession Stands will be open every night. Beer Stand will be available on grounds. For
Carnival Armband Nights are Every Night During the Fun Time Shows Carnival.
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For clarification or additional information on health requirements, contact: Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare
Phone (217) 782-4944
Or visit our webpage: https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/ animalhealth.html
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
2026 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements for Illinois County Fairs
I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. These Exhibition Health Requirements apply to all livestock present on County Fairgrounds, including livestock that are not entered in competitive events. Species specific information follows the general requirements.
2. Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits.
3. All out-of-state animals must have an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx.
4. All animals, except as noted in species specific information below, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).
5. All animals must be officially identified.
6. All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to County Fairgrounds. Examination may include but is not limited to ultrasound, urine testing, blood testing, and similar actions.
7. Definitions, abbreviations, and administration:
a. The Illinois Department of Agriculture may be referred to as “Department” or “IDOA”
b. The Department contains a Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare, which receives all CVIs.
c. Department or IDOA staff, as used in this document, includes all Bureaus
8. IDOA will continue to monitor state and federal trends in animal health as it relates to this document. Any updates to these requirements will be posted on our website.
II. CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
9. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) means a legible record, made on an official form from the state of origin, containing an accurate description or identification of the animal including age, sex, breed, health status, and vaccination information.
10. The CVI must be signed, dated, and issued by a licensed and accredited veterinarian in that state.
11. Submitted CVIs must be as originally issued by the veterinarian; no CVIs with alterations, edits, or changes, will be accepted. The CVI must show that the animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois (species specific information noted later in this guidance)
12. CVI must show the name and address of the animal’s owner or exhibitor.
13. CVI must include the animal’s Animal Identification Number.
a. Animal identification number (AIN): A numbering system for the official identification of individual animals in the United States that provides a nationally unique identification number for each animal. The AIN consists of 15 digits, with the first 3 being the country code (840 for the United States or a unique country code for any U.S. territory that has such a code and elects to use it in place of the 840 code).
14. If one CVI is used for multiple animals, each animal identification must be made on a separate line.
15. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to obtain electronic CVIs whenever possible; IDOA is moving toward only accepting electronic CVIs.
16. Exhibitors shall make CVIs available to Department of Agriculture and County Fair staff on request. a. If an official electronic CVI is utilized, the exhibitor should be able to log on and show County Fair staff or Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare Personnel the completed CVI.
17. If animals are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI. 18. CVIs for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance. 19. CVIs for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90) days after issuance.
III. QUARANTINE AND REMOVAL
20. Quarantine shall be at the animal owner (or exhibitor) risk and expense. 21. Quarantine and removal from the Fairgrounds shall be as determined appropriate by the County Fair Veterinarian, State Veterinarian, or their designee(s).
22. Quarantine will be required until the animal has been properly treated and recovered, or the animal can be released to return to the owner’s premise, both in the opinion of the County Fair Veterinarian, State Veterinarian, or their designee(s).
23. Any animal presenting with a condition that would subject it to quarantine must be withdrawn from any/all entered competitions and are not permitted to exhibit.
24. Any condition meriting quarantine may also result in required removal of the animal from the Fairgrounds, as determined appropriate by the County Fair Veterinarian, State Veterinarian, or their designee(s).
25. Conditions subject to quarantine (not an exhaustive list)
a. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall be held in quarantine.
b. Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of ringworm, soremouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without close examination
c. Sheep and goats with caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses
d. Suspicion of or diagnosis of a foreign animal disease, emerging animal disease, or other actionable disease, animals may be subject to quarantine on the fairgrounds until such time that it is determined that the disease is no longer a threat.
26. Any Illinois cattle, bison, cervidae or goats being exhibited in nonaccredited free states must be isolated from the remainder of the herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis 60-120 days post-entry back into the state.
IV. SPECIES SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
The information included below for any species is in addition to the requirements noted above.
There are no additional species-specific information or requirements for llamas, pigeons, or rabbits
CATTLE
Identification: Individual identification of each animal shall be by a USDA official animal identification number ear tag, (“840” tag). The identification tag must be able to be read both visually and electronically.
Illinois Cattle:
• Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State and an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State. Brucellosis and Tuberculin testing are not required for Illinois cattle.
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• Illinois calves under 6 months of age are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
Out-of-State-Cattle
• Brucellosis
1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and older and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds, unless exempt by one (1) of the following: A. Originate directly from a certified brucellosis-free herd.
B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under twenty (20) months of age or official vaccinates of beef breeds under twenty-four (24) months of age.
C. Animal originated from a “Class Free” state (if entire state is so classified).
D. Animal is a steer or spayed heifer.
2. The negative brucellosis test shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory within 30 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
• Tuberculosis
1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States
A. No tuberculin test required.
2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)
A. Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within the past year.
B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to an additional tuberculin test conducted within 30 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
SWINE
Identification: Individual identification of each animal shall be by a USDA official animal identification number ear tag, (“840” tag). The identification tag must be able to be read both visually and electronically. Illinois Swine: Brucellosis and Pseudorabies testing are not required for Illinois swine.
Out-of-State Swine:
• Brucellosis
1. Breeding swine 4 months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds unless exempt by one (1) of the following:
A. Originate immediately and directly from a validated brucellosis-free herd.
B. Originate directly from a validated brucellosis-free state.
2. Swine brucellosis tests shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory
• Pseudorabies
1. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage IV or V state are exempt from the pseudorabies testing requirement.
2. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage III state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds or originate immediately and directly from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd.
3. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage I or II state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within 10 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
4. Barrows and females in market classes must meet the same requirements as breeding swine.
SHEEP
Identification
• Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.
• Ear tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. If the tattoos are not visible, another form of official identification must be presented.
• When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.
Market Lambs: All market lambs must be slick shorn (show ring ready) before weigh-in so that show lamb fungus can be identified.
Scrapie: Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.
CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.
GOATS
Identification:
• Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.
• Tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. If the tattoos are not visible, another form of official identification must be presented. o Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If there is no space in the ear, the flank or tail fold may be used.
• When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.
Scrapie: Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.
CVI must include the herd of birth and the herd of origin, if different.
Out-of-State Goats
Goats from states that are not Accredited Bovine Tuberculosis Free, must also have the following information included on their CVI:
(1) that the goats originated from a herd where a complete negative herd test has been conducted within the past twelve (12) months and (2) the individual animals are negative to a tuberculin test conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND OTHER EQUIDAE
Equine Infectious Anemia
• All horses and other equidae, twelve (12) months of age and older entering the Fairgrounds, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months.
• A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.
• AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.
Illinois Equine: A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.
Out-of-State Equine: All horses and other equidae shall be accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty (30) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
POULTRY
1. All entries (except waterfowl, i.e., domesticated fowl that normally swim, such as ducks and geese) in a show or exhibition shall have originated from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or flock OR have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. Exhibitor shall show proper information as to name and address of owner or exhibitor,
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name and address of the authorized testing agent, date of the testing and the number, breed, and species of those tested. 2. Prior to being used to transport poultry to a show, all crates, boxes, containers and vehicles shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
3. Any poultry vaccinations must be performed at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to the show.
4. Upon admission to a show, all entries shall be examined by the State Veterinarian or their designee or qualified state personnel who shall also receive and examine all certificates necessary for admission of birds to a show. Birds not in show condition will be removed from exhibition and must be removed from the Fairgrounds.
5. Any fowl showing signs of illness during the Fair will be removed from the Fairgrounds.
6. All out-of-state turkeys must originate from flocks that are officially classified as U.S. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Clean in accordance with the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan or be negative to a test for Mycoplasma gallisepticum within 30 days prior to entry.
CERVIDAE: Deer, Elk, Reindeer, Caribou, Moose, Red Deer and other Related Species
Identification: All animals shall be individually identified with an approved tag, microchip or tattoo. Elk are required to have two official/approved unique identifiers.
Illinois Cervidae
• Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): For cervidae moving within the State, the owner must obtain a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture prior to movement. The cervid must originate from a herd that is enrolled in the Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Program or the Contained Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease Program.
The permit shall be obtained no more than 72 hours in advance of the movement of the cervids by providing the following information:
A) Name and complete mailing address of person exhibiting the cervids;
B) Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease or Contained Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease Herd number;
C) Name and complete mailing address of location where the animals will be exhibited;
D) Number of animals and unique identification of the animals.
• Tuberculosis: Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State. Tuberculin test is not required for Illinois cervidae.
Out-of-State Cervidae. All Cervidae entering Illinois must:
1. Be in compliance with the Illinois Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5]. For more information, contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 217/7826384.
2. Be accompanied by a permit from the Illinois Department of Agriculture
3. Have a CVI that:
a. shows that the cervidae are free from visible evidence of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease or exposure thereto, do not originate from a CWD endemic area (any county and surrounding counties where CWD has been diagnosed in the past five years);
b. shows that the cervidae are not originating from a herd under quarantine for any contagious, infectious or communicable disease; c. shows that the animals originate from a herd that has been monitored for at least 5 years under a state-approved CWD certification program.
4. Brucellosis: Cervidae six (6) months of age and older must have a negative brucellosis card or PCFIA test within sixty (60) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
5. Tuberculosis
a. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States: All cervidae twelve (12 months of age and over shall be negative to two (2) tests for bovine TB no less than ninety (90) days apart with the second test conducted within ninety (90) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds. These animals shall be isolated from all other members of the herd during the testing period unless they originate from an accredited, qualified or monitored herd.
1. Cervidae from an accredited herd may be moved into Illinois without further TB testing provided that a certificate stating that such cervids originated from an accredited herd accompanies them. 2. Cervidae originating from qualified or monitored herds may enter with a negative test within ninety (90) days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds and a certificate stating that the animals originate from a monitored herd.
b. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)
1. All cervidae shall originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within the past year.
2. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to two (2) additional TB tests conducted within 180 and 30 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
RATITES: Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis
Illinois Ratites: There are no requirements governing the movement of ratites within Illinois.
Out-of-State Ratites
1. Individually identified by leg band or microchip.
2. Negative test for Avian Influenza within 10 days prior to entry onto the Fairgrounds.
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ATTENTION
DEPT. A & B & F EXHIBITORS
All entries must be E- mailed by May 31
The Perry County Fair requests that all Livestock Exhibitors please furnish a Fire Extinguisher to be with Your Livestock Entries while at the Fair. Please provide your current mailing address and phone number!
THANK YOU!
DEPARTMENT A
BEEF & DUAL PURPOSE CATTLE
Superintendent: ILENE RUROEDE –618-790-4868
AMOUNT OFFERED - $12,840.00
Entry Fee - $108 -Maintenance$121 per head
Exhibitor Pass (Admits 1) - $10.00
All Fees Due with Entries Show Day: Sunday, June 14 SEE GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS DEPARTMENT RULES
All cattle must comply with the ruling of the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois on cattle exhibiting at Illinois Fairs
Cattle to be on the grounds by Friday, June 12 @ 10pm
REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED AT THE TIME OF ENTRY AND MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS AT ALL TIMES.
DEPARTMENT A BEEF SHOW
10:00 a.m. Sunday, June 14th
PREMIUMS:
1st: $275 2nd: $270 3rd: $265 4th: $260 CLASS NUMBERS - PREMIUM (LOT) NUMBERS
1 - HEREFORD
1. Bull Under 1 year
2. Heifer Over 1 Year
3. Heifer Under 1 Year
4. Bull and 2 Heifers
2 - ANGUS
5. Bull Under 1 year
6. Heifer Over 1 Year
7. Heifer Under 1 Year
8. Bull and 2 Heifers
3 - ALL OTHER BREEDS
9. Bull Under 1 year
10. Heifer Over 1 Year
11. Heifer Under 1 Year
12. Bull and 2 Heifers
DEPARTMENT BDAIRY CATTLE
Superintendent: ILENE RUROEDE –618-790-4868
AMOUNT OFFERED - $12,840.00
Entry Fee - $108..00
Maintenance Fee - $121.00
Exhibitors Pass (Admits 1) - $10.00
Cattle to be on Grounds By Friday June 12th DEPARTMENT RULES
All cattle must comply with the ruling of the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois on cattle exhibiting at Illinois Fairs.
REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED AT THE TIME OF ENTRY AND MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS AT ALL TIMES.
DAIRY SHOW –
9a.m. Sunday, June 14th
Premiums Paid
1st - $275 2nd - $270 3rd - $265 4th - $260
CLASS NUMBER - PREMIUM (LOT) NUMBERS
Class 1 - JERSEY & OTHERS
100. Heifer Calf
101. Yearling Heifer
102. Cow
103. Cow & 2 Heifers
Class 2 - HOLSTEINS & OTHERS
110. Heifer Calf
111. Yearling Heifer
112. Cow
113. Cow & 2 Heifers
Class 3 - BROWN SWISS & OTHERS
134. Heifer Calf
135. Yearling Heifer
136. Cow
137. Cow & 2 Heifers
DEPARTMENT HJUNIOR BEEF
Superintendent: ILENE RUROEDE –618-790-4868
AMOUNT OFFERED: $17,075
All Fees Due with Entries
Jr Livestock to be on Grounds By Sunday June 12th @6pm except Dairy Cattle
Jr. Livestock Auction: 6:00 p.m. on June 16th
Exhibitor Ticket $5
DEPARTMENT RULES
These entries are limited to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 20 (8 years old before January 1, 2026, and will not be 21 before December 31, 2026). Open to State of Illinois Juniors. Jr. Livestock Exhibitors will be subject to State Fair rules. Animals shown in the Jr. Livestock Show will be the property of the boy or girl showing them and must be proved by Registered Certificate. No copy of the “Applied For” or photocopy will be accepted in lieu of the
original registration paper. (This does not apply to calves under 6 months of age).
Certificate of Health as referred to in this order shall be one issued and signed by an approved accredited veterinarian.
All cattle on the grounds will be secured with a halter.
All entries in the livestock department will be limited to residents of the State of Illinois.
No exhibitor shall be allowed to falsify an entry, or exhibit any articles or animal except in the class in which it belongs, as to the age and breed.
All animals and articles shall not leave the grounds until their appointment time unless given permission by the Superintendent of the Department and the Secretary’s Office.
All animals must be in place at all times so that the State Inspector can make his count.
BEEF
Show @ 9 AM Tuesday June 16 Class 1
Amount Offered- $2109.00
$40.00 Premiums
1st - $103 2nd - $102 3rd - $101 4th - $100 5th –$99 6th–$98 Perry, Randolph, And Jackson County Premium Lot Number
360. Female Under 1 Yr.
361. Bull
362. Female Over 1 Yr.
363. Champion Female – All Breeds - $200
364. Reserve Champion Female –All Breed - $100
Class 3
SWINE JR. SHOW
Show @ 8AM Tuesday June 16th
Amount Offered - $2328.00
Entry Fee - $35
Maintenance Fee - $30
Premiums Paid 1st - $100 2nd - $90 3rd - $85 4th - $80 5th - $77 6th - $75
381. Lightweight Barrow
382. Medium Weight Barrow
383. Heavy Weight Barrow
384. Grand Champion Barrow – $100
385. Reserve Champion Barrow - $50
386. Gilt Light
387. Gilt Heavy
388. Grand Champion Gilt – $100
389. Reserve Champion Gilt –$50
Class 4
DAIRY CATTLE – ALL BREED Cattle on Grounds By Friday, June 12th
Show immediate Following Open Dairy June 9th
Amount Offered - $5070.00
Entry Fee - $40
Maintenance Fee - $40
Premiums Paid
1st - $140 2nd - $135 3rd - $130 4th - $125
Jersey & Other
399. Cow
400. Yearling Heifer
401. Heifer Calf
Holstein & Other
402. Cow
403. Yearling Calf
404. Heifer Calf
AOB
405. Cow
406. Yearling Heifer
407. Heifer Calf
408. Grand Champion Overall - $200
409. Reserve Champion Overall - $100
Class 5 SHEEP
- Perry, Jackson, Randolph County Only
Sheep Show Following JR. BeefTuesday, June 16
Amount Offered - $4271.00
Entry Fee - $35.00
Maintenance Fee - $30.00
Premiums Paid
1st - $100; 2nd - $95; 3rd - $90; 4th - $85 5th - $80; 6th - $75
Premium Lot Number
410. Ewe lamb under a Year
411. Yearling Ewe
412. Ewe over two Years
413. Ram Lamb
414. Market Lamb
Premiums Paid
1st - $95; 2nd - $94; 3rd -$93; 4th - $92 Suffolk
Premium (Lot) Number
416. Ewe Lamb under a year
417. Yearling Ewe
418. Ewe 2 yrs and over
419. Ram Lamb
420. Grand Champion Female - $100
421. Reserve Grand Champion Female - $50
Class 6 GOAT
- Perry, Jackson, Randolph County Only Goat Show Following JR. Sheep Tuesday, June 16
Amount Offered - $3746.00
Entry Fee - $35.00
Maintenance Fee - $30..00
Premiums Paid
1st - $100; 2nd - $95.00; 3rd - $90.00; 4th - $85.00; 5th - $80; 6th $75
Meat Goat
Premium (Lot) Number
425. Doe UNDER 1YR
426. Yearling Doe
427. Doe 2yr and over
428. Buck under 1 yr
Premiums Paid
1st - $95; 2nd - $94; 3rd - $93; 4th-$92
Dairy Goat
Premium (LOT) Number
429. Doe Under 1 Yr
430. Yearling Doe
431. Doe 2yr and over
432. Buck under 1 Yr
433. Grand Champion Doe - $100.
434. Reserve Grand Champion Doe - $50.
HOME SHOW
Amount Offered — $949.00
Entry Fee - $1.00 (All Ages)
HOME SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS
*Entries will be taken Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Mailed entries due by May 31, 2026.
*Social Security number needed for all entries
(W-9 form must be filled out.)
*All entries must be in place by 7:00 p.m. Judging will take place Monday June 15, 2026.
*No one will be allowed in the building during judging except judges and superintendent.
*Exhibition Hall will be open to the public starting Monday June 15, 2026 from the hours of 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
*Entries will be released at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
*No more than 2 entries in any 1 LOT per exhibitor.
*An article may be entered in only 1 LOT.
*First prize winnings in 2025 may not be re-entered in the next year.
*Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor unless class description states otherwise.
*Removal of exhibits before specified time will result in forfeiture of awarded premiums. Exceptions must be cleared with the department superintendent.
*Department Superintendents reserve the right to reclassify wrongly classified exhibits.
*Only exhibitor tags allowed on entry prior to judging. The registration card should be firmly attached to the exhibit. An exhibit may only win Best of Show once.
Premiums: 1st: $5.00; 2nd: $4.00; 3rd: $3.00 DEPARTMENT J
CLASS 1 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
449. Eggs, white, dozen
450. Eggs, brown, dozen
451. White Onion, 2
452. Red Onion, 2
453. Yellow onion, 2
454. Head of Cabbage
455. Head of Cauliflower
456. Head of Broccoli
457. Garlic 2
458. Red Potatoes, 4
459. White Potatoes, 4
460. Mixed Vegetables Basket, Minimum 6 461. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
Grains, Grasses and Legumes
462. Corn shelled, 1 quart Yellow
463. Corn shelled, 1 quart White
464. Soybeans, 1 quart
465. Any small Grain (milo wheat, etc) 1 quart
466. Ornamental grasses
DEPARTMENT L
CLASS 2 FLORICULTURAL
467. Marigolds, Large 5 or more
468. Marigolds, Small 5 or more
469. Roses, 1 variety 3 or more
470. Mixed Bouquet
471. Flower Arrangement for Dining Room Table (Fresh)
472. Unusual Plant
473. Succulent Display
474. All white Arrangement Fresh or Artificial
475. House Plant
476. Fern
477. Flower arrangement artificial flowers
478. Potted Plant
479. 1 Cut Flower
480. Decorated Vegetable
481. Fairy Garden
482. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
All food items must be on a 6” or 7” paper plate or aluminum pan and put in a zip lock bag. Except items that require quart jars.
DEPARTMENT M
CLASS 3 ART CLASSES
490. Tie Dye or Decorated Shirt
491. Sewing (wearable item)
482. Sewing (non-wearable item)
493. Quilt (hand or machine)
494. Handmade Necklace
495. Any Other Handmade Jewelry
496. Embroidery Any Item
497. Homemade Christmas Decoration
498. Black & White Drawing
499. Color Drawing
500. Painting Any Type
3D WORK (pottery, ceramics, carving, sculpture, clay, wood, wax, paper, etc.)
501. Work any medium
502. Any Mosaic Article
Photos must be MOUNTED on Poster Board
503. Photography - Black and White People
504. Photography- Black and white Animals
505. Photography-Black & White Landscape or Building
506. Photography-Farm Scene
507. Photography -Bridge
508. Photography - Vacation or Travel
509. Photography- Baby any
510. Photography- Winter Scene
511. Photography- Summer Scene
512. Photography-Spring Scene
513. Photography- Fall Scene
514. Photography- Holiday
515. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
DEPARTMENT N
CLASS 4 HOBBY SHOW
520. Collection Miscellaneous in a case or mounted (6 items)
521. Any item that has been welded
522. Any item made out of Wood
523. Who are you? Without using a picture, make a poster that tells who you are.
524. Represent of the U.S.A - 3 items
525. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
DEPARTMENT O
CLASS 5 CULINARY
All food items must be on a 6” or 7” paper plate or aluminum pan and put in a zip lock bag. Except items that require quart jars.
540. Quart Jar of Snack Mix
541. Decorated Cookie
542. Decorated Cupcake
543. Bread - any kind (yeast or quick)
544. Candy
545. Muffins (3)
546. Brownies (3)
547. Peanut Butter Cookies (3)
548. Sugar Cookies (3)
549. Chocolate Chip Cookies (3)
550. Any other Cookie, include name (3)
551. Canned Pickles
552. Canned Jelly or Jam
553. Canned Vegetable
554. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
DEPARTMENT P
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
(Other Than Livestock – 18 Years and under) Amount Offered - $1158.00
Home Show RULES & REGULATIONS
*All entries must be in place by 7 p.m.,Sunday, June 13th at 7pm Judging will take place - Monday June 14, 2026.
*Entry Fee is $1.00.
*Mailed entries due by May 31, 2026.
*If mailed, all entry tags will be made out and ready for you when you bring your entries
*Social Security number needed for All Entries (W-9 form must be filled out).
*No one will be allowed in the building during judging except judges and superintendent.
*Exhibition Hall will be open to the public Starting Monday, June 15th from the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on nights of events.
*Entries will be released at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18th.
*No more than 2 entries in any 1 LOT per exhibitor.
*An article may be entered in only 1 LOT.
*First prize winnings in 2023 may not be re-entered in the next year.
*Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor unless class description states otherwise.
*Removal of exhibits before specified time will result in forfeiture of awarded premiums. Exceptions must be cleared with the department superintendent.
*Department Superintendents reserve the right to reclassify wrongly classified exhibits.
*Only exhibitor tags allowed on entry prior to judging.
DEPARTMENT P JUNIOR
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Amount Offered — $1044.00
Entry Fee - $1.00
JR. DEPARTMENT
(Kindergarten12th Grade (18 years)
SEE RULES AND REGULATIONS
The registration card should be firmly attached to the exhibit. An exhibit may only win Best of Show once.
Junior Department is open to Perry, Jackson, and Randolph Counties Premiums: 1st: $5.00; 2nd: $4.00; 3rd: $3.00
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
CLASS 1
749. Eggs, white, dozen
750. Eggs, brown, dozen
751. White Onion, 2
752. Red Onion, 2
753. Yellow onion, 2
754. Head of Cabbage
755. Red Potatoes, 4
756. White Potatoes, 4
757. Mixed Vegetables Basket, Minimum 6
758. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
Grains, Grasses and Legumes
759. Corn shelled, 1 quart Yellow
760..Corn shelled, 1 quart White
761. Soybeans, 1 quart
762. Any small Grain (milo wheat, etc) 1 quart
763. Ornamental grasses
FLORICULTURAL
CLASS 2
765. Marigolds, Large 5 or more
766. Marigolds, Small 5 or more
767. Roses, 1 variety 3 or more
768. Mixed Bouquet
769. Flower Arrangement for Dining Room Table
770. Unusual Plant
771. Succulent Display
772. All white Arrangement Fresh or Artificial
773. House Plant
774. Fern
775. Flower arrangement artificial flowers
776. Potted Plant
777. 1 Cut Flower
778. Decorated Vegetable
779. Fairy Garden
780. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
CULINARY
CLASS 3
All food items must be wrapped with plastic on 6” or 7” plates or in an aluminum pan in zip lock or tie bags with entry tag attached firmly.
825. Quart Jar of Snack Mix
826. Decorated Cookie
827. Decorated Cupcake
828. Bread - any kind (yeast or quick)
829. Candy
830. Muffins (3)
831. Brownies (3)
832. Peanut Butter cookies (3)
833. Sugar Cookies (3)
835. Chocolate Chip Cookies (3)
836. Any other kind of cookie, include name (3)
838. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
DOMESTIC ARTS
CLASS 4
841. Tie Dye or Decorated Shirt
842. Sewing
843. Handmade Necklace
844. Any Other Handmade Jewelry
845. Basket handcrafted and/or decorated
846. Item Made From Duct Tape
847. Homemade Christmas Decoration
848. Item Made From Recycled Item
849. Any Other
850. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
JUNIOR HOBBY SHOW
CLASS 5
Each exhibit should be covered with clear plastic wrap. This will be considered in judging.
859. Collection of Buttons (not to exceed 10)
860 Any Cards - in binder (not to exceed 20)
861. Collection of Miscellaneous animals 3” and under (6)
862. Collection of 1/64 Scale Vehicles, (4 items)
863. Collection of Hats (3)
864. Collection of Seashells (6)
865. Miscellaneous Collection in a case or mounted (6 items)
866. K-Nex Model
867. Lego Model (Age 5-10)
868. Lego Figure ( Age 5-10)
869. Lego Vehicle (Age 5-10)
870. Lego Model (Age 11-18)
871. Lego Figure (Age 11-18)
872. Lego Vehicle (Age 11-18) 2873
Any Model other than Lego or K-Nex
874. Miniature farm equipment display, not to exceed 30x30
875. Any Model made from a kit
876. Any Item made from a craft kit
877. Any Wooden Article
878. Scrapbooking - 1 Page
879. Collection of Bookmarks - 6
880. Collection of Rocks - 6
881. Any other item
882. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
YOUTH ART SHOW
CLASS 6
Drawing (Color)
900. Drawing (age 5-9)
901. Drawing (age 10-18)
Drawing (Black & White)
902. Drawing (age 5-9)
903. Drawing (age 10-18)
Painting (original work only - oil, acrylic, tempra, watercolor)
904. Painting (age 5-9)
905. Painting (age 10-13)
906. Painting (age 14-18)
3D Work (pottery, ceramics, carving, sculpture, clay, wood, wax, etc.)
907. 3D Work (age 5-9)
908. 3D Work (age 10-13)
910. Coloring Book Picture (age 5-7)
911. Coloring Book Picture (age 8-9)
912. Computer Generated Artwork
913. Any Mosaic Article Photos must be MOUNTED on Poster Board
914. Photography - Black and White- People
915. Photography- Black and white -Animals
916. Photography-Black & White- Landscape or Building
917. Photography-Farm Scene
918. Photography -Bridge
919. Photography - Vacation or Travel
920. Photography- Baby any
921. Photography- Winter Scene
922. Photography- Summer Scene
923. Photography-Spring Scene
924. Photography- Fall Scene
925. Photography- Holiday 926. Best of Show - Ribbon & $5.00
DEPARTMENT Q1
Tractor Pull Superintendent: Nick Bauersachs AMOUNT OFFERED - $10,300.00
Friday, June 19th @ 7.00 p.m.
Class 1
Premium Paid
1102. 5800# Modified Entry Fee $40.00 1st $700, 2nd $580, 3rd $460, 4th $390, 5th $330, 6th $270, 7th $210, 8th $160
Class 2
Premium Paid
1103. 8500# Limited Pro Stock Entry Fee $40.00 1st $595, 2nd $500, 3rd $430, 4th $370, 5th $310, 6th $260, 7th $190,
This past year has been so much fun. I loved being in parades and throwing out candy and going to all the community events; but, the best part was being able to spend time with my sister Queens, Ryan and Roe.
I want to thank the Perry County Fair Board for making the fair and pageant possible. They are a group of very hard working, dedicated people. Thanks to Cindy Keeler, Rachel Marks and the Wildermuth’s for making sure I had a convertible or ride for the parades.
Thank you to my family, my mom and dad, my Aunt Misty, my Grandma and Papa Tracy and my sisters Faith and Marley for getting me to all my events and helping me with hair, makeup and wardrobe.
I want to thank Stacey Jones, Ryan Wildermuth, Roe Marks, Shannon Wildermuth and Rachel Marks! I love you all and thank you so much for spending the year with me! Ryan and Roe you are forever “My Sister Queens”. Ryan thank you for being by my side at the wrestling event… that was a little scary! My hope is to be just half as beautiful and caring as you two are and my life will be amazing!
To the next Little Miss, enjoy your time and make the most of all of it and make memories! It goes by so quickly.
Signing off,
My year as Junior Miss Perry County Fair has been a whirlwind of beautiful memories that I will carry with me forever.
First, a huge thank you to Ilene, Gaylen, and the Perry County Fair Board. Thank you for all the hard work you put into making our fair so magical.
To Stacey, Karen, and Keely: thank you for making my reign a breeze! I truly appreciate how you always made me feel like a queen! To my family, and my grandparents, thank you for supporting me this year in every possible way imaginable. Mom, Dad, and Bly, I love you so much. Thank you for being my pageant Dream Team!
Lorelai, this past year of queening together has been the absolute best! Thank you for being my best friend! Love you!
Haddie, you have been the best little sister queen I could have asked for. You are so gentle, funny, and kind. I’ve loved every minute of getting to know you, and I know our friendship is for life. I can’t wait to watch you as you grow!
Ryan, you are a true inspiration. Thank you for always including me in your travels. I’ll never forget the long car rides with our moms, the ice cream pit stops, and the incredible queens we met along the way. Watching you shine on the Miss Illinois County Fair stage was a highlight of my year, and I’m so grateful to have served alongside you. I love you!
To my successor, the new Junior Miss Perry County Fair: Cherish every silly, sweet, and beautiful moment. Love your sister queens fiercely, and—eat way too much fair food!
Thank you for an exceptional year, Perry County. It has been my honor.
Roe Marks
Junior Miss Perry County Fair 2025
Miss Perry County Fair Queen’s Farewell
my family you much for providing me with the absolute best support system, I would not be here without you, thank you all! To Stacey, Keely, and Karen, thank you for all you do for the pageant, state, and me overall! You guys truly know how to make me feel like a queen and you guys will always have an impact on me, I love you guys! To Callie, Mom, Dad, Gama, and Papa I love you with everything in me and I could not be more grateful to call you my family. Thank you for always supporting me! Perry County, it has been an honor to serve you this year and I hope to continue to do so with or without a crown. Thank you for everything!
Your 2025 Miss Perry County Fair Queen
Ryan Wildermuth
Perry County Counseling Center
• Outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment from ages 5 and older.
• DUI evaluations and Risk education classes as well as DUI groups.
• Supported employment program that assists individuals with gaining and maintaining employment.
• Case management program that assists clients with every day needs.
• Supervised residential program that allows individuals to “step down” from a recent hospitalization helping them acclimate back into independent living from a recent behavioral health hospitalization
• Supported residential program that assists individuals living independently, but still requiring some assistance.
• Prevention Specialist in Perry and Jefferson County schools and communities, providing education on life skills, peer pressure refusal strategies, addiction and commonly misused substances.
• We offer telehealth services.
We accept all MCO’s, Medicaid & most private insurance companies.We offer a sliding fee scale for Perry County residents needing mental health treatment and for all Illinois residents needing substance use disorder treatment that are not covered by any type of Medicaid or insurance.
& Wed. 8-5, Tues. & Thurs 8-6:30 & Fri. 8-4
We are a 24 hour crisis hotline, always answered by a person, not a machine.
2025 Retiring Fair Queens
All Photos provided by the 2025 Perry County Fair Queens
2026 Candidates Miss Perry County Fair Queen Candidates
Left-Right: Faith Trail, Callie Wildermuth, Annaleigh Downard, 2025 Miss Perry County Fair Queen Ryan Wildermuth, Lucy Gossett, and Eliza Heisner. Photos courtesy of Miss Perry County Fair Queen Pageant.
Pageant will be held at the grandstands at the fairgrounds Monday, June 15. The Pageant begins at 7:00 p.m.
2026 Junior Miss & Little Miss Perry County Fair Queen Candidates
Little Miss Perry County Fair Queen Contestants
Left-Right: Lillian Malott, Addacy George, Makenna Miller, Harper Miller, Sadie Joanna Busbey, Bristol Rice, 2025 Little Miss Perry County Fair Queen Haddie Trail, Iylah Ridgeway, Maisy Graff, Drew Bathon, Lexi Hale, Hallee Mathis, and Waylin Grace Kroeger.
Junior Miss Perry County Fair Queen Contestants
Left-Right: Jada Kuhnert, Avery Czerwinski, Daisy Reagan, 2025 Junior Miss Perry County Fair Queen Roe Marks, Adilynn Miller, Lorelai Hammonds, and Zoe Searby.
Friday, June 19, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Perry County Fair Agricultural Society
President: Ilene Ruroede Vice President: Robert Pyatt
Secretary: Gaylen Greer Treasurer: Christina Richards
Other Members: Paulette Keene, Pete Spitler, Nick Bauersachs, Don Engelman, Chris Lacey, Josh Church and Levi Miller.
Associate Board Members: Doug Bauersachs, Carrie Gilliam, Jennifer Greer, Norman
Keene, Drew Lipe and Brad Baudison.
Ilene Ruroede Gaylen Greer Paulette Keene Robert Pyatt Don Engleman
