Brown County Fair

About

Held in Mt. Sterling, the Brown County Fair is the oldest continuously running county fair in Illinois. Established in 1872, this 153rd-edition fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, harness racing since 1878, arts & crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, demolition derby, tractor pull, and rodeo. A mainstay for community engagement with strong emphasis on traditional fair programming.

Details

Type

Fair

Season / Event Date(s)

2026 dates TBA

Venue

Brown County Fairgrounds

Tags

• fair
• county
• annual
• multi-day