Make Plans for the 69th Annual DeKalb County V.F.W Fair

October 14-19, 2024

ANNOUNCING

2024 Theme: "Let Freedom Ring"

Please read the following dates / times carefully for each category.

Non-Perishables

ENTRY DATES: October 5 - 6, 2024
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

  • Division 14 - Art - elementary

  • Division 15 - Art - adult 

  • Division 16 - Art - junior 

  • Division 17 - Photography - adult 

  • Division 18 - Photography - junior 

  • Division 19 - Needlework - adult 

  • Division 20 - Needlework - junior 

  • Division 21 - Needlework - senior citizen 

  • Division 22 - Quilts - all ages 

  • Division 23 - Handicrafts - adult 

  • Division 24 - Handicrafts -junior 

  • Division 25 - Lego blocks

Perishables

ENTRY DATES: October 12 - 13, 2024
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

  • Division 9 - Individual agricultural exhibits (vegetables+)

  • Division 10 - Canned foods

  • Division 11 - Baking & candy making - adult

  • Division 12 - Baking & candy making - junior

  • Division 13 - Baking & candy making - senior citizen

  • Division 26 - Flower show

Booths

Divisions 1-7 - All educational booths for competition (schools, clubs, etc.)

All Schools, Clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Divisions 1-8) Must PRE-REGISTER by October 1, 2024.

School, clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Division 1-8) may begin work on their booths Thursday, October 10, 2024, 9:00 A.M.

Deadline for completion of booths is 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Division Eight (8) Scarecrows must be pre-registered by Tuesday, October 1, and on site by deadline Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Judging will be on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Admission Charges

6 years and older $5.  Children under 6, Free when attended by an adult.
Fairgrounds Parking: $5
Free Admission Passes will be collected at the Gate.

Kissel Entertainment on the Midway
Tickets $1.50 + tax each or 22 for $30.00 + tax

Special Thanks to our Fair Sponsor: Bruce's Foodland Plus

Bruce's Foodland

Enjoy What the Fair Has to Offer

When you drop by the fair, you can enjoy several exhibits of handmade crafts, canned foods, photography, drawings, flower arrangements, and quilts. You’ll also get to see live animals such as cattle and chickens.

The midway is always a popular attraction, and there are rides for guests of all ages. During some nights of the week, you can take advantage of special discounts such as paying one price for unlimited rides. You can also try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path.

Vendors will be selling fair favorites including funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn dogs, and cotton candy. Don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether they are performing bluegrass or gospel music, these artists will surely put on a great show.

Enjoy What the Fair Has to Offer

When you drop by the fair, you can enjoy several exhibits of handmade crafts, canned foods, photography, drawings, flower arrangements, and quilts. You’ll also get to see live animals such as cattle and chickens.

The midway is always a popular attraction, and there are rides for guests of all ages. During some nights of the week, you can take advantage of special discounts such as paying one price for unlimited rides. You can also try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path.

Vendors will be selling fair favorites including funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn dogs, and cotton candy. Don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether they are performing bluegrass or gospel music, these artists will surely put on a great show.