OREGON – Funnel cakes, ferris wheels and the county fair are summer staples across the country. The Ogle County Fair will Wednesday Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon.
The Ogle County Fair is an event where the whole family can have fun at affordable prices. There are free on-grounds shows and carnival rides with gate admission. Live music in the evening at the pavilion. There will be Grandstand events every night during the fair.
 Enjoy a large variety of food vendors. There will be vendors showcasing different items for sale in our exhibit tent and all around the fair grounds. 
Ogle County 4-H members will participate in livestock shows and 4-H Club members will also have creative projects on display from cooking and photography to welding and woodworking in the exhibit building. Crowning of the new fair queen will be Wednesday afternoon. The fair queen pageant will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Fairgrounds.
Pre-tickets are for sale online, but will increase on the first day of the fair.
Entertainment
Free Pavilion music events (Lions Shelter) will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday featuring talented local musicians. The music events will be offered from 7:30-10 p.m. each night.
On Thursday, Aug. 2 we have Airloom Music Studio of Mount Morris featuring Mary Ley.
Friday night, Aug. 3 we have the “First Friday” local talented musicians.
Saturday night, Aug. 4 we have John Lindhorst and the Rock River Strummers from the Ukulele Station.
This entertainment will focus on all local talent. And hopefully people will get inspired to join some group and make it their hobby too.
Carnival
Times for the carnival are:
Aug. 1, 6-10 p.m.
Aug. 2, 5-10 p.m.
Aug. 3, 3-10 p.m.

Aug. 4, noon-10 p.m.
Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grandstand
Aug. 1
Antique tractor parade, 5 p.m., free.
Riverbend antique tractor pull, 6 p.m., $10
Truck and tractor pull – stock, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 2
Truck and tractor pull – Illini, 6:30 p.m., $10
Aug. 3
Big Hat Rodeo, 7 p.m., $10
Aug. 4
Demolition derby, 6:30 p.m., $10
Fair baskets
The Ogle County Fair Queen pageant is once again pleased to announce that we have a beautiful limited edition hand-woven basket available for purchase in support of the 2018 fair queen pageant.
Following last year’s success, we’re excited about having the highest-quality basket to offer that is handcrafted right here in Illinois. Judy Hogdin of Apple River started making baskets more than 30 years ago. Some of you may have been fortunate to have seen her booth and the variety and quality of her baskets at the Ogle County Fair last year, and we’re extremely excited to announce that Judy will be joining us again this year with her booth at the Ogle County Fair, so please take time during the fair to visit her booth.
The basket she crafted for the Ogle County Fair specifically, rests on an 8-inch square base that tapers into an oval top along with the decoratively woven 2-inch handle. The base is of solid wood construction, and the basket is stained in a beautiful medium brown to complement its design with rustic pieces intertwined. Each basket will be numbered as in years past. We can offer the basket for the price of still only $40 dollars each this year.
The great traditions of the Ogle County Fair and the Fair Queen Pageant come to life because of patrons like you. If you are interested in ordering a basket or have any questions, please contact Sharon with the Ogle County Fair at 815-645-1015.
Once again, thank you for your valued support of the Ogle County Fair and the 2018 Fair Queen Pageant. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at this year’s Ogle County Fair Aug. 1-5. Visit us online at www.oglecountyfair.com and like us on Facebook.
Volunteers
The Ogle County Fair Association is in need of volunteers to assist with some activities.  If you know (doesn’t have to be a 4-H family member) someone who would be interested in giving a few hours of their time The Ogle County Fair Association could use your help.
Volunteers 18 and up are needed to sell tickets at the gate. Volunteers will work 3 hour shifts or whatever you are available to do. Volunteers 14 and older may assist at the gate also.
To volunteer call Roseanne at 815-440-3601.
There is also a need for help with parking. Volunteers must be ages 15 and older. Volunteer work schedules can be adjusted to fit volunteers schedule. Call Jon at 815-978-2264 to volunteer.
The Ogle County Fair Association board members wear many hats during fair week and would appreciate any help volunteers can give them. It is also a great opportunity to meet people.
Schedule of events
Wednesday: Truck & Tractor Pull – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: Truck & Tractor Pull (Illini) – 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Big Hat Rodeo – 7 p.m.
Saturday: Demolition Derby – 6:30 p.m.