CU Fair & Fetival Guide

Tha Gospel FestChampaign 312 East Bradley Ave, ChampaignChoir Competition, D9 Greek Stroll Off, Shopping and

SEPTEMBER

September 3–782nd National Sweetcorn FestivalMcFerren Park, HoopestonCarnival, free sweetcorn, parade, car show, pageant, demolition derby and entertainment. Event details
September 4–7Arthur Amish Country Cheese FestivalDowntown ArthurCheese activities, parade, vendors, entertainment and Amish-country attractions. Event details
September 5–7Westville Labor Day CelebrationWestvilleParade, food, music, vendors and family activities. Event details
September 11–13Arcola Broomcorn FestivalDowntown ArcolaBroom sweeping contest, parade, crafts, food and entertainment. Event details
September 18Lakeside Brews, Beats & EatsHeritage Park, ChampaignLive music, food trucks and craft beverages; ages 21+, 5–9 p.m. Event details
September 18–20Vermilion River Fall FestivalEllsworth Park, DanvilleArts and crafts, food, live entertainment and family activities. Event details
September 19Paxton Swine ’N DineDowntown PaxtonBBQ competition, car cruise-in, vendors, inflatables and Gabby Barrett concert. Event details
September 24–27PygmalionUrbana and UIUC venuesMusic, literature, technology, arts and cultural programming. Event details

OCTOBER

October 2–3Camargo Woolly Worm FestivalCamargoParade, vendors, food, entertainment and woolly-worm activities. Event details
October 2–4Macon County Fair Harvest FestivalDecaturFall fair activities, food and entertainment. Near the outer edge of the requested area. Event details
October 8–10Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots FestivalDowntown UrbanaPerformances, workshops, dances, jams and all-ages activities. Event details
October 17Barnyard BashPrairie Farm, ChampaignLive country music, hayrack rides, animals, games, crafts, food trucks and s’mores, 6–8 p.m. Event details
October—date TBDFungi FestivalUrbanaNature, fungi education and family activities. Event details
October—date TBDFall FusionUrbanaArt, culture, music and community programming. Event details
October—date TBDFlannel FestWest Side Park, ChampaignFall activities, competitions, music, food and entertainment. Event details
October—date TBDHalloween FunfestMarket Place Mall, ChampaignIndoor trick-or-treating, games and costume contest. Event details

Recurring Events and Attractions

ScheduleEventLocationLink
Saturdays through OctoberUrbana’s Market at the SquareUrbanaView current schedule
Tuesdays through OctoberChampaign Farmers MarketDowntown ChampaignView current schedule
Fridays during the seasonRantoul Farmers MarketDowntown RantoulView current schedule
Wednesdays during the seasonHomer Farmers MarketCaboose Park, HomerView current schedule
Friday evenings through AugustFriday Night LiveDowntown ChampaignView current schedule
Selected weekendsTrain rides and special excursionsMonticello Railway MuseumView current schedule
Selected SaturdaysLiving History Farm Guided ToursIllinois Amish Heritage Center, ArthurView current schedule
Various datesConcerts and family showsState Farm Center, ChampaignView current schedule