The village of New Berlin will soon see crowds from around the county as the Sangamon County Fair kicks off June 11.
This year marks the 75th county fair. Also new: more seating has been added to the grandstand to accommodate more visitors.
Here’s what to know about the 2025 Sangamon County Fair.
When is the fair?
June 11-June 15.
Where is it?
318 W. Birch St., New Berlin
Who is performing at the Grandstand?
How much does a ticket cost?
General fair admission is $5 for ages five and up. Children four and under attend for free. Parking on the fairgrounds is $10 per vehicle, with free parking available nearby. Each grandstand event requires a separate ticket.
Those interested can purchase all-day carnival sessions for $30 each day or $120 for a week pass.
Full lineup of local, live music
Acts are scheduled in the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion including Deja Voodoo, Brushville, The Longmeyer Band, Neon Rodeo-90s Country Tribute, Menace to Sobriety, Lick Creek, Alex Pearce and Bustin’ Loose.
Sensory-friendly carnival hours
The carnival will host sensory-friendly hours on from 3 to 6 p.m. on June 11.
Other events
Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: From ticket prices to grandstand events: What to know about the Sangamon County Fair
Reporting by Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal- Register / State Journal-Register
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