We are excited to announce Ogle County Fair comes back July 30, 2025
Ready Go Dog Show
John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! They are the owners and performers, traveling the country with their talented pack of 15 pups. Their goal is to bring smiles and joy to people of all ages and leave them with memories that will last a lifetime.
Ready Go Dog Show is an action packed, high energy show that leaves you wanting more! They showcase their energetic rescue pups with high flying frisbee tricks, dogs diving into a pool while snagging a frisbee mid air, and the exciting 7 foot high, Big Air Box Jump! In their 25 minute show, audiences will see everything from the popular Belgian Malinois breed, to a 9lb chihuahua mix and everything in between! Crowds have the opportunity to win a souvenir with volunteer participation, or get your own after the show while you meet one of the 4 legged stars!
Rhinestone Roper
The Rhinestone Roper Show is a death-defying interactive Wild West Show that has entertained and thrilled audiences across the country for over 20 years. Dan and Yvonne Mink are expert performers in the classic Wild West skills of trick roping, bullwhip cracking, knife throwing, gun spinning and fast draw shooting. Dan has 10 World Championship Titles and the show has received multiple awards. Featured in the show are stunts by amazing trick horses Gypsy Rio and Ginger Mesa. You may have seen them make the Quarter Finals on "America's Got Talent" with their breath-taking "Wheel of Death" knife throwing routine.
2025 Ogle County Fair
Vendor Village
All family-friendly vendor welcomed!
Vendor Hours
All spaces are outdoors multiple spaces may be purchased for larger setups. Sponsor $750 or more and get free booth space
Wednesday, July 30 (4PM-9PM)
Thursday, July 31 (4PM-9PM)
Friday, August 1 (4PM-9PM)
Saturday, August 2 (12PM-9PM)
Sunday, August 3 (12PM-4PM)
Cost
$125 per 10'x10' booth space
+$35 Per 120V Hookup
+70 Per 240V Hookup
At our annual meeting on Saturday November 9th the Ogle County Fair Board President Tom Simpson, presented our Volunteer of the Year award to Lukas Horst. Lukas was at the fair all week helping with anything we asked of him. The board would also like to thank everyone who supported and volunteered with the Ogle County Fair this year. The Ogle County Fair Association Is a Tax Exempt 501c-3 Non-Profit Organization that is totally run by volunteers, so it would not be possible to operate without your help, support, and donations. Please mark your calendar to attend or volunteer at next year’s fair Wed, July 30th – Sun August 3rd.
Get to Know Us
The first Ogle County Fair was held in October of 1853 on the lawn of the Ogle County Court House. In the early years, it was held a several places and on one occasion, in Byron.
In 1856 a group of citizens purchased 10 acres of land in the north section of Oregon along Illinois Route #2. An additional 10 acres was purchase in 1858 followed by the acquisition of 6 acres from Mr. E.S. Potter in 1901. Ten more acres were latter purchased from the estate of James H. Cartwright. The grandstand was constructed in 1925 followed by the horse barn in 1927. The fair encompassed approximately 40 acres by 1968.