June 17-22 is fair week in Henry County. For 166 years the Henry County Fair has provided area families with activities, entertainment and ample opportunities for wholesome family fun.
This year looks to be no different.

This year’s professional headline act will be David Nail. Nail is a Grammy nominated country music singer and songwriter. He will appear Thursday night in the Grandstand along with singer Tyson Schulte. Schulte grew up in northern Illinois and is an independent singer/songwriter focusing on country and alternative country music.
For more information or to purchase tickets online go to: henrycountyfairillinois.com

Here’s a complete look at everything that’s happening this year at the fair:

The Merchant’s Building Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 2 – 8 p.m.
Saturday 1 – 8 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.

Exhibitors Hall Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 1 – 8 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17

8:00 a.m. – Open Swine Show
Henry County “Costume Special” will follow
1:00 p.m. – Barn Beer Garden Open
3:00 p.m. – Henry Co. Office of Emergency Management Interactive Displays
5:30 p.m. – Little Miss Queen Pageant – Grandstand
6:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open
7:00 p.m. – Jr. & Miss Queen Pageant – Grandstand
Pageants are held in conjunction with each other

Wednesday, June 18

“First Responder Day,” Free Gate Admission for First Responders with proper I.D.

8:00 a.m. – Jr. Open Swine Show
“Pee Wee” Swine Show will follow
12:00 p.m. – 4-H Bucket Calf Show
12:00 p.m. – Barn Beer Garden Open
1:00 p.m. – Pee Wee Plush Pet Show – Registration 7-10 a.m.
1:30 p.m. – Bucket Calf Costume Class – Registration 7-10 a.m.
2:30 p.m. – Open Bucket Calf Show
3:00 p.m. – Henry Co. Office of Emergency Management Interactive Displays
4:30 p.m. – Family Day Activities – Sign up at Fair Office
5:00 p.m. – Infield Beer Garden Open till end of rodeo
6:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open – “All Rides 2 Tickets”
6:30 p.m. – 4-H Master Showmanship
7:00 p.m. – Rodeo – T&A Bucking Bulls – Grandstand

Thursday, June 19

“Military Day” Free Gate Admission to Members of the Military with proper I.D.

8:00 a.m. – 4-H Swine Show, followed by 4-H Sheep Show, followed by 4-H Goat Show
9:00 a.m. – 4-H Beef Show
12:00 p.m. – Barn Beer Garden Open till 11p.m.
3:00 p.m. – Henry Co. Office of Emergency Management Interactive Displays
5:00 p.m. – Gates Open for Concert
5:00 p.m. – Concert Beer Garden Open till end of Concert
5:00 p.m. – Junior Multi-Species Livestock Auction – Swine Barn
6:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open – “Armbands from 6-10 p.m.”
6:00 p.m. – Midway Beer Garden Open till Midnight – Tyson Schulte After Concert
7:00 p.m. – Concert – David Nail with Tyson Schulte – Grandstand

Friday, June 20

9:00 p.m. – 4-H Horse Show
1:00 p.m. – Junior Beef Show
3:00 p.m. – Henry Co. Office of Emergency Management Interactive Displays
3:30 p.m. – Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull – Midway Entertainment Tent – Registration starts at 3 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – Infield Beer Garden Open till the end of Pulls
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open
5:00 p.m. – ABGA Boer Goat Show – Swine Building
6:00 p.m. – Midway Beer Garden Open till 12:30 a.m. With Neon Nova Band 9 p.m – Midnight
6:00 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pulls – Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulling Assoc. – Grandstand
Back Road Puller Inc.

Saturday, June 21

8:00 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show
9:00 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Show
9:00 a.m. – Open Beef Show
10:00 a.m. – Henry Co. Fair ABGA Boer Goat Show – Swine Building
11:00 a.m. – Midway Beer Garden Open to 12:30 a.m. with “Not Offended” starting at 9 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – Bags Tournament – Midway Beer Garden – Registration starts at Noon
1:00 p.m. – Carnival Ride to 5 p.m. “Armbands 1-5 p.m.”
1:00 p.m. – Henry Co. Office of Emergency Management Interactive Displays
4:30 p.m. – Infield Beer Garden Open till end of Demo Derby
6:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open
6:30 p.m. – Demo Derby – Viola Boyz – Grandstand

Sunday, June 22

9:00 a.m. – Open Horse Show – Arena
9:00 a.m. – Grass Volleyball Tournament
9:30 a.m. – Henry Co. Fair ABGA Boer Goat Show – Swine Building
10:00 a.m. – Worship Service – Midway Entertainment Tent
10:00 a.m. – Beer Garden Open in Millennium Building
11:00 a.m. – Garden Tractor Pull – Galva Tri-County Pullers – Grandstand
11:00 a.m. – Infield Beer Garden Open till end of Tractor Pulls
1:00 p.m. – Henry Co. Office of Emergency Management Interactive Displays
1:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open – “Armbands 1-5 p.m.”
1:00 p.m. – Talent Show – Midway Entertainment Tent
1:00 p.m. – Tug-Of-War Competition
5:00 p.m. – Harness Racing – Grandstand