DuPage County Fair's Weekend Schedule

The 2012 DuPage County Fair continues for two more days: 12-11 p.m. Saturday and 12-10 p.m. Sunday.

Prices

General admission

General admission does not include some entertainment and the International Demolition Derby.

• Adults: $8
• Children (3-12): $3
• Children (2 and under): Free

For more specials and information on pricing, visit the DuPage County Fair website.

Schedule

The following list is the schedule of events:

Saturday

• 8 a.m.: Open Class Horse Show – Horse Show Ring
• 8:30 a.m.: Swine judging—Open class, in livestock show ring
• 9 a.m.: Dairy goats judging—Open class in goat barn
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: County Craft Faire & Farmers Market–Café Bldg.
• 10 a.m.: My Best Salsa Contest – Beer Tent
• 10 a.m.: Talent Contest – Ag Ed Tent
• 11 a.m-5 p.m.: Christmas in July – Friends of the DuPage County Fair – Café
• 11 a.m-5 p.m.: Busy Fingers Workshop – Home Ec. Bldg.
• 11 a.m: My Best Salad Contest – Beer Tent
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: PACT Humane Society – Dog Adoption Area
• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: K-Hits Promotions Team Beer & Wine Tent Open – Beer Tent
• 12 p.m.: St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event – Beer Tent
• 12 p.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 12 p.m.: Talent Show Awards Ceremony – Ag Ed Tent
• 12:30 p.m.: Harp Twins – Beer Tent
• 1 p.m.: Register for Watermelon Eating Contest–Fair Information Window Crops of Illinois – Ag Ed Tent
• 1 p.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 1 p.m.: FMX-US Freestyle MOTOCROSS Championship Series – Grandstand (Sarah Lemond will sing National Anthem)($7)
• 2 p.m.: Double Vision – Beer Tent (performing between MotoCross events)
• 3 p.m.: Flea Circus – Ag Ed Tent
• 3:30 p.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 3-5 p.m.: The Loop Street Team Door #3 Band – Beer Tent
• 4 p.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest – West side of Exhibition Bldg.
• 4-7 p.m.: Illinois Bird Dog Rescue – Dog Adoption Area
• 4:30 p.m.: Exotic Animal Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 5 p.m.: Antique Tractor Parade - Midway
• 6 p.m.: Flea Circus – Ag Ed Tent
• 6:30 p.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 7 p.m.: FMX-US Freestyle MOTOCROSS Championship Series –    Grandstand (Sarah Lemond will sing National Anthem)
• 7 p.m.: Cloggin’ Craze – Beer Tent (between Moto Cross events)
• 8 p.m.: Fluid Impulse Band – Ag Ed Tent
• 8:45 p.m.: DeBe Band – Beer Tent

Sunday

• 8 a.m.: Open Class Horse Show – Horse Show Ring
• 9 a.m.: Church Service - Ag Ed Tent (Free admission until 9am with donation of canned goods for the Needy)
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: County Craft Faire & Farmers Market – Café Bldg.
• 11 a.m.: My Best Lasagna Contest – Beer Tent
• 11 a.m.: My Best Ghirardelli Chocolate Dessert Contest – Beer Tent
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Christmas in July – Friends of the DuPage County Fair - Café Bldg
• 11 a.m.: Flea Circus – Ag Ed Tent
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: It’s a Pittie Rescue – Dog Adoption Area
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Busy Fingers Workshop – Home Ec. Bldg.
• 11:30 a.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 12 p.m.: Registration for “Pedal Pull” – Livestock Show Ring
• 12 p.m.: Beer & Wine Tent Open
• 12 p.m.: Double Vision - Ag Ed Tent
• 12:30 p.m.: Harp Twins – Beer Tent
• 12:30 p.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 1 p.m.: “Pedal Pull” Contest – Livestock Show Ring- Sponsored by Wheatland Plowing Match Association
• 1:30 p.m.: Crops of Illinois – Ag Ed Tent
• 2 p.m.: DEMOLITION DERBY – Grandstand (Amanda Copotelli will sing National Anthem)
• 2 p.m.: Rock Star Rodeo – Beer Tent (between Demo Derby heats)
• 2 p.m.: “Prize Partners” Awards Ceremony – Ag Ed Tent
• 4 p.m.: Trinity Irish Dancers – Beer Tent
• 4 p.m.: Awards Program for 4-H and Open Class Champions–Ag Ed Tent
• 4-7 p.m.: Cry for Help Rescue – Dog Adoption Area
• 5 p.m.: Antique Tractor Parade - Midway
• 5 p.m.: DLD Dance Center - Dance Troupe – Beer Tent
• 5-8 p.m.: Open Class Premium Checks available in Open Class Office
• 5:30 p.m.: Exotic Animal Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 6 p.m.: Agricadabra Magic Show – Ag Ed Tent
• 6 p.m.: Double Vision – Beer Tent
• 6 p.m.: Large Livestock Release – Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goats & Swine
• 7 p.m.: DEMOLITION DERBY– Grandstand (Amanda Copotelli will sing National Anthem)
• 7 p.m.: DuPage Band – Beer Tent (between & after Demo Derby heats)
• 8 p.m.: Release of Poultry & Rabbits
• 8-9:30 p.m.: Release of 4-H, junior and adult open class exhibits
• 9 p.m.: Release of Commercial Exhibits