It’s County Fair season in the Stateline: Carnival rides, livestock shows, grandstand concerts, one-of-a-kind events and exhibits, and…fair food! Here’s your guide to getting country across the counties this Summer with 95.3 The Bull!

Old Settlers Days – June 15-18 – Rockton, IL

We’re looking forward to: Josh Turner, Jackson Dean, Mitchell Tenpenny, Marcus King, Lily Rose, McKenzie Carpenter, Mo Pitney and more! Plus, Skinners Midway, Parade, and 5k Run, Blood Drive, and more – all put on by Rockton Lions Volunteers!

Where: Settlers Park – 200 Hawick St, Rockton, IL 61072

Tickets, schedule, and more info at OldSettlersDays.com


Windy City Smokeout – July 13-16 – Chicago, IL

We’re looking forward to: Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Zach Bryan, Craft Beer, & some of the best pitmasters and BBQ from around the country!

Where: United Center Parking Lot – 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Tickets, schedule, and more info at WindyCitySmokeout.com


Country Thunder WI – July 20-23 – Twin Lakes, WI

We’re looking forward to: Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and more! Plus, Electric Thunder, Glamping, Tito’s Platinum Experience, etc.

Where: 2305 Richmond Road, Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Tickets, schedule, and more info at Countrythunder.com/wi


Stephenson County Fair – July 25-29 – Freeport, IL

We’re looking forward to: Friday night Bulls & Barrels with Rice Bull Riding, Youth and Family Night, Cow Pie Bingo, Midwest Nationals Tractor Pull, Fat Belly’s BBQ, Whiskey Hotel Barbecue, Goat Yoga, Free live music, Midway rides and more!

Where: Stephenson County Fairgrounds – 2250 S Walnut Rd, Freeport, IL 61032

Tickets, schedule, and more info at Stephensoncountyfair.org

Rock County 4-H Fair – July 25-30 – Janesville, WI

We’re looking forward to: Granger Smith, Dylan Scott,  Monster Trucks, Big League Bull Riding, Top Gun Maverick Movie Night, Carnival rides and more!

Where: Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds – 1301 Craig Ave, Janesville, WI 53545

Tickets, schedule, and more info at Rockcounty4hfair.com

McHenry County Fair – August 1-6 – Woodstock, IL

We’re looking forward to:  Illini State Pullers, Windy City Pro Wrestling, Demolition Derby, Miss McHenry County Fair Pageant, Puppy Pals, All American Lumberjack Show, Tractor Parade, Midway rides and more!

Where: McHenry County Fairgrounds – 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098

Tickets, schedule, and more info at Mchenrycountyfair.com

Boone County Fair – August 8-13 – Belvidere, IL

We’re looking forward to: Tracy Byrd Grandstand Concert, Miss Boone County Fair Queen Pageant, Next Level Bull Riding & Barrell Racing, Tractor & Truck Pulls, Boone Co. District #2 Donuts, Chip Messiner One Man Country Band, Demolition Derby, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potatoes, Cream Puffs, Midway rides and more!

Where: Boone County Fairgrounds – 8791 IL-76, Belvidere, IL 61008

Tickets, schedule, and more info at Boonecountyfair.com


Winnebago County Fair – August 16-20 – Pecatonica, IL

We’re looking forward to: Unlimited rides Mega Pass, Rodeo, Tractor Pulls, Illini State Pullers, Boy Scouts Ice Cream, By The Dozen Bakery, Lumberjack Camp, Queen and Junior Miss Pageant, World of Wonders, Demolition Derby and more!

Where: Winnebago County Fairgrounds – 500 West First St., Pecatonica, IL 61063

Tickets, schedule, and more info at Winnebagocountyfair.com 

DeKalb Corn Fest – August 25-27 – DeKalb, IL

We’re looking forward to: Corn boil! Scotty McCreery, Spencer Crandall, Beer Garden, 7th Heaven, Carnival Megabands, did we mention corn?!

Where: Downtown DeKalb, IL – on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St. and Grove and Locust St.

Tickets, schedule, and more info at CornFest.com