JERSEY COUNTY FAIR BOARD announces grandstand lineup and Chris Cagle concert

By Editor | March 31, 2026 |

By Steven Spencer

The Jersey County Fair Board has announced the schedule for grandstand entertainment for the 2026 Jersey County Fair, along with this year’s addition of a live performance from Chris Cagle.
Chris Cagle will take the stage on Saturday, July 11, kicking off the events with fair week’s regular tractor pulls, rodeos, queen pageant and demolition derby throughout fair week from July 14-19.
Tiffany Phillips, Fair Board Secretary, said the concert is new this year and something that the board has been wanting to add to the list of events.
“We’re super excited to have him,” Phillips said about Cagle and his opener Tyson Schulte. “We’ve been wanting to do it for several years. It’s obviously an expensive event to put on, so we’ve been working on it behind the scenes and we decided this year was the year to put it on.”
Tickets for the concert are on sale now for $25 each, with only 4,500 available. An in-person ticket sale date will be announced but for now they can be purchased online at www.jerseycountyfair.com.
“We’ve had some awesome community sponsors come through and help us with financial costs. “We’re just trying to bring some new stuff to the fair and give people some opportunities to see these artists at a cheaper rate and in their hometown.”
A free wrestling show will also be new this year at the grandstand, adding a free event that families can enjoy during fair week.
Get ready for one of the most electrifying nights of the summer,” the fair board stated in a release. “The Jersey County Fair Board is thrilled to announce a can’t-miss event for country music lovers: on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the legendary Chris Cagle is bringing his powerhouse show to the Jersey County Fair in Jerseyville, Illinois. Since bursting onto the scene in 2000, Cagle has set stages ablaze with his high-energy performances and a string of smash hits, including the passionate “My Love Goes On and On,” the crowd-rousing “Laredo,” the heart-stirring “What Kinda Gone,” the rowdy “Chicks Dig It,” and the unforgettable “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out.” Kicking off the night with serious style, Illinois’ own Tyson Schulte will light up the stage as the opening act—setting the tone for an unforgettable evening!“
Other grandstand events include:
July 14: Wrestling
July 15: Fair Queen Pageant
July 16: Whippoorwill Rodeo
July 17: Pro Pulling League Super Pro Showdown & Local Tractor
July 18: Pedal Tractor Pull + Saturday Night Shootout – ITPA, IFPA Tractor’s & MITTP Trucks
July 19: Power Wheels + Demo Derby
More information can be found at www.jerseycountyfair.com.