New entertainment added to Ogle County Fair

Ogle County Fair

July 30-Aug. 3

1440 Limekiln Rd.

Oregon, Illinois

OREGON, Ill. — The action-packed, high-energy Ready Go Dog Show is coming to the Ogle County Fair, July 30 to Aug. 3.

The big air dog show features a talented pack of 15 rescue pups during a 25-minute show. It includes a variety of breeds ranging from the Belgian Malinois breed to a 9-pound Chihuahua mix.

Those attending the show have the opportunity to win a souvenir with volunteer participation or get their own after the show while meeting the show’s stars.

Show times are 4, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Rhinestone Roper is also new to the fair this year. This 40-minute Wild West Show includes trick roping, bullwhip cracking, knife throwing, gun spinning and fast-draw shooting.

The audience will see stunts by amazing trick horses Gypsy Rio and Ginger Mesa, as well as the Wheel of Death knife-throwing routine.

Don’t miss this show that will be at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and at noon, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Grandstand events at the fair will include the Illini State Pullers on both Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The T & A Bucking Bulls rodeo will be at the grandstand on Friday, Aug. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. with mutton busting.

The main rodeo show is set for 7 p.m. and will include bull riding, saddle broncs, bareback broncs and barrel racing.

Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions will present the Harlan Holm Derby Show on Saturday, starting at 6:30 p.m., and the Kids Power Wheel Derby will be held prior to the derby at 6 p.m.

The kids derby is open to children up to 10 years of age and a first-place trophy will be presented.

All carnival rides are free with paid admission and many other activities will also be free at the fair, including the Kiddie Pedal Pull at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

The pull is open to all boys and girls weighing 25 to 80 pounds and participants will be divided into three weight classes. Trophies will be given to the top three finishers based on distance.

Antique tractors will be displayed every day and they will participate in a tractor parade at 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, traveling the perimeter of the fairgrounds.

The 4-H Dodgeball Tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. in the beef barn on Friday. Teams of six people will compete in two age brackets — Junior Division, ages 13 or younger, and Senior Division, open to all ages. Participants must be affiliated with a 4-H member.

Chainsaw artist Dave Ferrell will present several shows daily and his carvings will be auctioned on Saturday after the animal auction in the beef arena at 6:30 p.m.

Fairgoers can enjoy the Magic of Brian Holt on Friday as he walks around the fairgrounds from 4 to 8 p.m. doing magic and making balloon animals. On Saturday, he will perform a show at 4 p.m. on the Ogle County Stage.

A church service is set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the Exhibit Building.

Ticket prices for the fair are $10 per person and kids 4 years old and younger are free. A five-day entrance pass is $45 and a one-day pit pass is $20.

For more information about the Ogle County Fair, go to www.oglecountyfair.com.