Carroll County Fair

August 4-8, 2026 at Schell Park, Milledgeville, IL

Grandstand & Special Attractions
Demolition Derby
For The Kids
4-H Fair
entry form

Enter

Entry forms and details for all animal and non-animal departments

calendar

Schedule

A simple-to-use daily schedule of events during Fair Week

Map

Contact Us

Map to the fairgrounds and contact information for our board of directors and departments

Fair Book

Download this year's Fair Book for a full guide to entering, entertainment and more!

Contact Us

2026 Fair Office Hours

The Fair Office on the fairgrounds will be open during the day beginning Saturday, July 25, 2026.

  • Saturday, July 25, 2026: 10am-2pm
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026: 1-5pm
  • Monday, July 27 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10am-6pm
  • Wednesday, July 29 – Saturday, August 1, 2026: 9am-3pm
  • Sunday, August 2 – Monday, August 3, 2026: 9am-8pm
  • Tuesday, August 4 – Saturday, August 8, 2026: 8am-8pm
  • Sunday, August 9, 2026: 12pm-2pm

Call the office at 815-225-7444 or Email: ccfairmville@yahoo.com.

Contact Information

Carroll County Fair
P.O. Box 548
28374 Milledgeville Road
Milledgeville, IL 61051
815-225-7444 (all year)
ccfairmville@yahoo.com

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2026 FAIR OFFICERS

Officers are elected each year in October.

  • President Craig Gebhardt, Sterling, 815-499-7413
  • Vice President Stam Eads, Milledgeville, 815-499-0911
  • Secretary Kim Gebhardt, Sterling, 815-499-7416
  • Treasurer Sheldon Ebersole, Sterling, 815-225-5490

2026 Chairpersons

Commercial Exhibits

  • Cassie Buyers, 815-535-1802

Publicity

  • Charleese Faulkner, 815-499-9078

Entertainment

  • Jerry Jacobs, Chadwick, 815-441-0164
  • Kim Engelkens, Milledgeville, 815-718-5654

Sponsorships

  • Honesty Trobaugh, 815-499-5418

General Store

  • Andy Hinrichs, 815-262-6358

Flags

  • Gary Wagenknecht, Milledgeville, 815-225-7357

Grounds and Maintenance

  • Stan Eads, Milledgeville, 815-499-0911
  • Rick Brickhouse, Milledgeville, 815-718-3848
  • Craig Gebhardt, Sterling, 815-499-7413

Security, Traffic & Parking

  • Carroll County Auxiliary, 815-225-7444

Safety Officer

  • Stan Eads, Milledgeville, 815-499-0911

Office

  • 815-225-7444

4-H Show

  • lllinois University Extension Office, 815-244-9444

Gate/Tickets

  • Julie Ebersole, Sterling, 815-631-6755
  • Jill Adolph

Antique Tractor Display & Tractor Parade

  • Jerry Jacob, Chadwick, 815-441-0164

Veterinarians

  • Northern IL Veterinary Services, 815-225-7127

Bicycle & Power Wheel Races

  • Milledgeville Men’s Club

Track

  • Ben Hayen, Milledgeville, 815-499-5163
  • Dan Queckboerner, Milledgeville, 815-441-0218

Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull

  • Carroll County Farm Bureau, 815-244-3001

Ground Workers’ Supervisor

  • Riley Warnken, Lanark, 815-499-7271

2026 Department Superintendents & Assistants

A-1, A-2. Open Steer and Heifer

  • Jim & Kayla Ruter, Shannon, 815-275-8049
  • Brian & Sharon Witt, Lanark, 815-493-2387

B. Dairy Cattle

  • Wendy Erbsen, Lanark, 815-493-2331
  • Tyler Isenhardt, Chadwick, 815-541-2465

F. Sheep

  • Terry Bocker, Lanark, 815-541-1858
  • Ashley Nesemeier, Milledgeville, 815-238-5460

H-A. Junior Beef

  • Jim & Kayla Ruter, Shannon, 815-275-8049
  • Brian & Sharron Witt, Lanark, 815-493-2387

H-B. Junior Dairy

  • Wendy Erbsen, Lanark, 815-493-2331
  • Tyler Isenhardt, Chadwick, 815-541-2465

H-F. Junior Sheep

  • Terry Bocker, Lanark, 815-541-1858
  • Ashley Nesemeier (Asst.), Milledgeville, 815-238-5460

I-A. Rabbits

  • Jan Jacobs, Chadwick,
  • Kim Engelkens, Freeport, 815-718-5654

I-B. Poultry

  • Ray Hutchison, Milledgeville, 815-499-2014
  • Rob Miller (Asst.), 815-499-0620

J. Farm Produce & Vegetables

  • Janet Winters, Milledgeville, 815-718-3578
  • Sammy Winters (Asst.)

K. Fruits

  • Janet Winters, Milledgeville, 815-718-3578
  • Sammy Winters (Asst.)

L. Floriculture

  • Dominique Beck, Chadwick, 815-973-6103
  • Mary Hutchison (Asst.), Milledgeville

M-1. Textiles

  • Billie McDaniel, Chadwick, 815-590-7234

M-2. Fine Arts

  • Billie McDaniel, Chadwick, 815-590-7234

N. Education

  • Stacy Mickelson, Milledgeville, 815-225-5645
  • Deb Judas (Asst.), Milledgeville, 815-225-7341

O-1. Culinary – Jam, Jellies, Preserves & Canned Goods

  • Pat Zier, Lanark, 815-493-9111

O-2. Culinary – Baked Goods

  • Pat Zier, Lanark, 815-493-9111
  • Sally Phillips, Milledgeville, 815-225-7933

P-J. Jr. Farm Produce & Vegetables

  • Janet Winters, Milledgeville, 815-718-3578
  • Sammy Winters (Asst.)

P-L. Jr. Floriculture

  • Dominique Beck, Chadwick, 815-973-6103
  • Mary Hutchison (Asst.), Milledgeville

P-M. Jr. Textiles & Fine Arts

  • Billie McDaniel, Chadwick, 815-590-7234

P-O. Jr. Culinary

  • Pat Zier, Lanark, 815-493-9111
  • Sally Phillips, Milledgeville, 815-225-7933

P-V. Jr. Hobbies

  • Deanna Fink, Lanark, 815-275-7195
  • Jennifer Eberley, Milledgeville, 815-535-7360

V-1. Hobbies

  • Deanna Fink, Lanark, 815-275-7195
  • Jennifer Eberley, Milledgeville, 815-535-7360

V-2. Antiques

  • Malynda Last, 815-631-6807

Q. Tractor Pull

  • Keith Engelkens, Milledgeville, 815-499-2141

R. Horse Show

  • Jessica Hollewell, 815-238-9457
  • Steve Hollewell (Asst.), Milledgeville, 815-535-2713
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