Secretary's Office - Entries close at noon on the Saturday before the fair.
Advance season ticket sales & reserved seating (demo derby only)
August 10-14 - week before fair 8am to 4pm August 15 - Saturday before the fair 8am to Noon August 17 - Monday before the fair 8am to 4pm August 18 - 22 Fair Week 9am to closing(approx 9pm)
Admission to all Grandstand Shows included in gate price - no additional charge - free seating.
2600 Free Grandstand Seats and 1000 seats available in portable bleachers for most events.
$25.00 – Adult Season $10.00 – Child Season (age 6-11)
Children under 6 free
Cash only at the gates
Daily Admission will allow re-admission on purchase date with stamp.
Season passes will be punched each day and re-admission will require a daily stamp
Carnival
Opens Daily at 1pm, Saturday at Noon
Wristband Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1pm-5pm $35 daily band
MEGA PASS
Ride anytime Carnival is open
$65 Purchased week prior to Fair $75 once fair starts
Demo Derby Reserved Seating (OPTIONAL)
$10 per seat - available at the Secretary's Office beginning on Monday one week prior to the fair - August 10th, 2026. Must be purchased in person. Cash, Check or Credit Card Accepted. Admission
1300 reserved seats sold on first-served basis 1300 free grandstand seats 1000 seats available in portable bleachers
Reserved tickets are not required for the demo derby
*SEATS MAY NOT BE SAVED - seats must be occupied at all times
Pit passes may be purchased at the demo derby, after entering the fairgrounds, for $20. Pit passes do not guarantee seating and do not include gate admission.
The Whiteside County Fair has a NO PET POLICY . . . Please leave your pet at home. Pets are not permitted on the Fairgrounds / Do not leave them in your vehicle.
Emotional Support animals are not allowed on the Fairgrounds - SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY as defined by the Americans with Disability Act are allowed on the facilities.