County Fair Guide

Stephenson County Fair

Freeport, Illinois

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Typical Month

July

Duration

5 days

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Size

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About Stephenson County Fair

The Stephenson County Fair in Freeport is a five-day mid-July celebration in the dairy farming country of extreme northwestern Illinois, serving the agricultural communities of Stephenson County.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging with strong dairy emphasis, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of this dairy country.

Visitor Tips

Freeport is in Stephenson County — the Lincoln-Douglas Debate of 1858 was held here, and the county is known for its strong dairy farming tradition unlike most of Illinois.

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