Tazwell County 4-H Show and Jr. Fair runs July 27-29, 2026.
July 27 -29, 2026 Pekin, IL 61554
Monday, July 27 12-3 PM by 4-H Shelter
Wednesday, July 29 2-6 PM outside of Livestock Review Building
Monday, July 27 1-3 PM in 4-H Shelter
Monday, July 27, 2026
9 AM Exhibit interviews begin for ALL general exhibits (exhibitors assigned judging time at check-in for all depts.)
11 AM All General exhibits must be checked in
Noon Horse Show begins, Livestock Review Building
12 - 3 PM Kona Ice
1- 3 PM Free Face Painting
5 PM Horse Grand Entry, Livestock Review Building
General exhibit displays open to public (or once final interviews are concluded in each building)
6 PM Ice Cream Social and Fashion Review in Veterans Memorial Arena
7 PM Grand Opening & Junior Fair Royalty Contest in Veterans Memorial Arena
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
8 AM Poultry Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
10 - Noon Libby and Gourdy in Veterans Memorial Ice Arena
1:30 PM Goat Show in Livestock Review Building
4 PM Rocket Launch, Baseball Field behind Livestock Review Building
6 PM Livestock Parade & General Awards Presentation (Trophies & State Fair), Livestock Review Building
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
8 AM Swine Show in Livestock Review Building
9:30 AM Dairy Show in Livestock Review Building
Cat Show in Veterans Memorial Arena
10 AM Kiddie Tractor Pull
11 AM Beef Show in Livestock Review Building
1 PM Sheep Show in Livestock Review Building
Master Showmanship Contest immediately following Sheep Show
2:30 PM Rabbit Show in Poultry/Rabbit Barn
2 - 6 PM Food Truck:Big Papa Jake's Mobile Kitchen
3 PM Dog Show in 4-H Shelter
6 PM Youth Project Auction (with livestock released immediately following) in Livestock Review Bld.
7 PM General Projects Dismissed/ Show Clean Up—All exhibitors and families are asked to help