Taft Concession

07/17/2026

Wyatt Flores with Blake Whiten is tonight and we are so excited! Here are a few of our frequently asked questions and an update on how traffic will be operated.

Around 5pm, Fairgrounds Street will become one way traffic (northbound) from Old Fairgrounds Rd. to Schirding Ave.

Right lane traffic will enter the main gate of the fairgrounds. Left lane traffic will enter the north track gate. Both gates are for the concert.

Southbound traffic on Fairgrounds Street will have to detour on to Schirding Ave.

Law enforcement will be directing traffic.

Thank you and see you soon!

Gate Admission:
Adults $45
10 + Under $30

07/17/2026

Wyatt Flores and Blake Whiten will be here tonight and we're SO EXCITED! It's going to be another great day at the Menard County Fair!

07/14/2026

Come see us out at Menard county fair this week!!!

Here's an overview of the 2026 Menard County Fair! Check the website for a full detailed schedule and plan out what you will be doing at the fair this week. We can't wait to see you!

www.menardcountyfair.com

06/16/2026

The 2026 Fairbook is online! Follow the link below to see everything we have to offer this year. One note, the Budweiser Clydesdales schedule is still being finalized. We will post that information as soon as we have it!

Exhibitors - online entries will open in the near future. Stay tuned to our page and we will announce when they're open!

Thank you!

www.menardcountyfair.com/p/about/fairbook

Cover credit: Haley Stewart Photography

06/12/2026

🎡🐐🎶 It's a BIG day at the Fair!

The forecast is clear today with a beautiful high of 82 degrees. ☀ Start your morning with the Rabbit and Poultry Shows at 9 a.m., then head over for the Goat Show at 11 a.m. The carnival opens at 11 a.m., and there's fun for all ages throughout the day!

🎈 Don't miss:
• Foam Fun Zone at 3, 5 & 7 p.m.
• Stone Age Show at 4, 6 & 8 p.m.
• LEGO Competition registration from 4-5 p.m. and competition begins at 5 p.m.
• HAYLOFT open noon-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.

🎵 Live entertainment:
• X-Krush | 5-8 p.m. | WBSB Pavilion
• Scotty McCreery & Josh Turner | 7:30 p.m. | Grandstand
• Lick Creek | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | WBSB Pavilion

🍹 The Pink Pony Pub opens at 5 p.m. serving cocktails and frozen drinks until 12:30 a.m.

The carnival runs until 11 p.m., and the Fair stays open until 1 a.m. Come make memories with us!

Questions before you come to the fair? Check out our FAQs: https://www.sangcofair.com/faq.html

06/09/2026

We have some exciting news we’ve been sitting on for a while and now it’s time to share it with you all. We are thrilled to welcome the Budweiser Clydesdales to the 2026 Menard County Fair!! You’ll be able to see them all week, July 14-19!!

A big shoutout to Skeff Distributing Company, Inc. for helping us make this happen!

04/16/2026

Taft's concessions is looking to hire part-time summer help for the season! Great for student's, anyone looking for extra income, or wanting flexible hours. If you or anyone is interested, send me a message!