OKAWVILLE, IL — The 74rd annual Okawville Fair and Wheat Festival will be held at the Okawville Community Club Park on September 16th, 17th, and 18th.

The 3-day event will kick off Friday evening, September 16th with the Miss Okawville Fair Queen Pageant and Junior Miss Crowning beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the new Junior/Senior High School building. The 2022 Queen will reign over the fair and appear in the parade on Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday premium exhibits may be entered from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.

A Washer Tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m.  At 2:00 p.m. Young Farmers activities will be held. Ardy the Clown will be in the park from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The Antique Tractor Pull will begin at 2:00 p.m. A local Talent Show will be held on stage at 2:00 p.m.

This is the chance for Washington County residents to “show off” their talents. The Exhibit Hall will also open at 2:00 p.m. We will have antique corn shelling and grinding beginning at    4:00 p.m.

Rides will be from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. Ride tickets will be available with some rides taking multiple tickets. Armbands for rides will be available from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.