Sheep Fest at Fairgrounds

Monroe County Fairgounds 4177 Illinois 156, Waterloo, IL, United States

There will be spinning, knitting and weaving demonstrations all day, with shearing demos hourly from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Sheep dog demonstrations (pictured) are offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A “wool pull” pedal pull for children takes place at 11 a.m., with registration at 10 a.m. A balloon artist will be on hand from…

Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss meeting

Monroe County Fairgounds 4177 Illinois 156, Waterloo, IL, United States

A meeting for the 2024 Miss Monroe County and Little Miss pageants is this Saturday, March 9, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The Little Miss meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. The contest is open to children who are ages 6-8 as of July 21, 2024. Parents of candidates are asked to bring a copy of…

HoliDAZE/Cocktails & Candy Canes at Fairgrounds

Monroe County Fairgounds 4177 Illinois 156, Waterloo, IL, United States

The HoliDAZE and Cocktails & Candy Canes events will both be held this Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds commercial building. The HoliDAZE event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Cocktails & Candy Canes runs from 4-7 p.m. The events will feature 85 vendors, live music, light food, drinks and more.…

First Responders Picnic at fairgrounds

Monroe County Fairgounds 4177 Illinois 156, Waterloo, IL, United States

Local churches and businesses are coming together to host a free First Responders Picnic this Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a cornhole tournament beginning at 12:30 p.m. and a first responders tug-of-war at 2 p.m. There will be other games and…