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Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair

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Location
Mineral Springs Park, Pekin
County
Tazewell
a little boy showing cattle

Everyone is invited to enjoy viewing the exhibits, watching the livestock shows, and participating in the family-friendly events at the fair. 

Monday, July 27,  2026

  • 9 AM Exhibit interviews begin for ALL general exhibits (exhibitors assigned judging time at check-in for all depts.)
  • 11 AM All General exhibits must be checked in
  • Noon Horse Show begins, Livestock Review Building
  • 5 PM Horse Grand Entry, Livestock Review Building
    • General exhibit displays open to public (or once final interviews are concluded in each building)
  • 6 PM Ice Cream Social and Fashion Review in Veterans Memorial  Arena
  • 7 PM Grand Opening & Junior Fair Royalty Contest in Veterans Memorial Arena

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

  • 8 AM Poultry Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
  • 1:30 PM Goat Show in Livestock Review Building
  • 4 PM Rocket Launch, Baseball Field behind Livestock Review Building
  • 6 PM Livestock Parade & General Awards Presentation (Trophies & State Fair), Livestock Review Building

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

  • 8 AM Swine Show in Livestock Review Building
  • 9:30 AM Dairy Show in Livestock Review Building
    • Cat Show in Veterans Memorial Arena
  • 11 AM Beef Show in Livestock Review Building
  • 1 PM Sheep Show in Livestock Review Building
    • Master Showmanship Contest immediately following Sheep Show
  • 2:30 PM Rabbit Show in Poultry/Rabbit Barn
  • 3 PM Dog Show in 4-H Shelter
  • 6 PM  Youth Project Auction (with livestock released immediately following) in Livestock Review Bld.
  • 7 PM General Projects Dismissed/ Show Clean Up—All exhibitors and families are asked to help

 

Exhibit details for Tazewell 4-H members

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
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