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Lodge Con Gaming Convention &amp; Craft Show

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Beer Pavilion

Family Entertainment Tent - All Events Free

Grandstand

Demo Derby Rules 2026

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday, August 28th at 7:00 PM</h2>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bump-and-Go-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bump-and-Go-2026.pdf">Bump and Go 4&amp;6 Cylinder Cars</a></p>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Full-Size-Trucks-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Full-Size-Trucks-2026.pdf">Full-Size Trucks</a></p>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MWFA-Street-Stock-Challenge-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MWFA-Street-Stock-Challenge-2026.pdf">MWFA Street Stock Challenge</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 PM</h2>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4-6-Cylinder-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4-6-Cylinder-2026.pdf">4/6 Cylinder</a></p>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Old-Iron-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Old-Iron-2026.pdf">Old Iron</a></p>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Van-SUV-Mini-Truck-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Van-SUV-Mini-Truck-2026.pdf">Mini Van / SUV / Mini Truck</a></p>



<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Any-Year-Stock-2026.pdf" data-type="link" data-id="/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Any-Year-Stock-2026.pdf">Passenger Car Stock, Young Guns AND Powder Puff Rules</a></p>

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<p>For babies 6 months to 36 months -<br><strong>A Certified Birth Certificate (or copy of) is required from county of birth. A Souvenir Certificate from a hospital Will Not Be Accepted. A certified county birth certificate can be obtained from the county clerks office from which the baby was born.</strong></p>



<p>MICHELLE MATTHIAS, Superintendent<br>KAYLA COHEN, R.N. , LINDSAY JOHNSTON, R.N., &amp; TARA ROBINSON, R.N.: JUDGES<br>Entries Open Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. CS.T.<br>PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 - 8:00 P.M.<br>Estimated Amount Offered: $153.00<br>The Baby Show will be held on the last day of the Fair - Sunday, August 24 at 1:30 p.m., in the south side of the commercial exhibit hall, inside the restaurant. <br><br><strong>NOTICE: If you plan to enter your baby in the Baby Show, please read all rules and regulations below to avoid disappointment and confusion.</strong></p>



<a href="https://wcfair.webfoot-designs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/babyshow-app.pdf" style="color:#fff; display:block; text-align:center; background:#19aa4b; padding:20px; 40px;margin-bottom:20px;">Baby Show Application</a>



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<li>Baby Show entries made in person at the Fair Office will be accepted, July 25, 2025, through August 23, 2025. An entry fee of $1.00, and birth certificate (or copy of, please read rule #3 regarding the birth certificate) is required. Also, Baby Show entries may be mailed beginning, July 25, 2025, to the Will County Fair Secretary, P.O. Box 578, Peotone, Illinois 60468-0578, through Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Please enclose child’s name, date of birth, copy of birth certificate, parents name and address, phone number, entry fee of $1.00 and a self-addressed stamped envelope so a copy of the completed entry form can be returned to you.</li>



<li>ENTRIES CLOSE at 8:00 p.m. C.S.T., AUGUST 23, 2025. NOTHING WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024, the day of the Baby Show, since the books will be in the hands of the officials.</li>



<li><strong>A Certified Birth Certificate (or copy of) is required from county of birth. A Souvenir Certificate from a hospital Will Not Be Accepted. A certified county birth certificate can be obtained from the county clerks office from which the baby was born.</strong></li>
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<div class="wp-block-getwid-table"><table><thead><tr><th colspan="3" style="background-color:#8ed1fc">BABY SHOW SCORE CARD</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Health</td><td>Appearance of skin, eyes, teeth, feet, tone of hair.</td><td>3 Points</td></tr><tr><td>Personality</td><td>Neatness, cut and shape of hair, smile, eyes</td><td>4 Points</td></tr><tr><td>Dress</td><td></td><td>3 Points</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">TOTAL</td><td>10 Points</td></tr></tbody></table></div>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Class No.</strong></td><td></td><td><strong>1st</strong></td><td><strong>2nd</strong></td><td><strong>3rd</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Multiples, (6-12 months) 9/1/24 to 2/28/25</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Multiples (12-24 months) 9/1/23 to 8/31/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Multiples, (24-36 months) 9/1/22 to 8/31/23</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Girl, (6-9 months) 12/1/24 to 2/28/25</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Boy, (6-9 months) 12/1/24 to 2/28/25</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Girl, (9-12 months) 9/1/24 to 11/30/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Boy, (9-12 months) 9/1/24 to 11/30/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Girl, (12-15 months) 6/1/24 to 8/31/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Boy, (12-15 months) 6/1/24 to 8/31/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Girl, (15-18 months) 3/1/24 to 5/31/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Boy, (15-18 months) 3/1/24 to 5/31/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Girl, (18-24 months) 9/1/23 to 2/28/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Boy, (18-24 months) 9/1/23 to 2/28/24</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Girl, (24-30 months) 3/1/23 to 8/31/23</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Boy, (24-30 months) 3/1/23 to 8/31/23</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Girl, (30-36 months) 9/1/22 to 2/28/23</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Boy, (30-36 months) 9/1/22 to 2/28/23</td><td>4.00</td><td>3.00</td><td>2.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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Baby Show

Carnival opens at 4pm – “DOLLAR DAY”

Carnival opens at 4pm – “RIDE-A-THON NIGHT”

Purple Ribbon

Blue Ribbon

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Welcome to the 123rd Will County Fair</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">"PROUD OF OUR PAST, POISED FOR THE FUTURE"</h3>



<p>On behalf of the Will County Fair Board of Directors, we are beyond grateful to every volunteer, exhibitor, participant, sponsor, and patron for your continued support and dedication with this fair. This annual event continues to bring together our community to celebrate agriculture, showcase local talent, and provide a fun-filled experience for residents and visitors alike. We look forward to seeing you this fair season.</p>

Will County Fair

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November 2026