2026 Fair Guide

JULY

July 20–25Farmer City/DeWitt County FairFarmer CityCounty fair with carnival, livestock, food, entertainment and grandstand events. Event details
July 23July Jazz in the ParkHessel Park, ChampaignFree outdoor jazz concert, 6–8 p.m. Event details
July 24–25Sidney Fun DazeDowntown SidneyParade, food, vendors, music and community activities. Event details
July 24–25Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music FestivalFairmountArt vendors, wine, food and live music. Event details
July 25Summer SplashLake of the Woods, MahometFamily activities and water-themed fun, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Event details
July 2518th Annual Working Class Truck ShowRantoul Aviation CenterLarge working-truck show and related activities. Event details
July 25Smoke N’ OctaneDowntown MonticelloCars, motorcycles, food and downtown activities. Event details
July 25AlleyfestDowntown ChampaignLive music, food, art and entertainment, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Event details
July 25–August 1Champaign County FairChampaign County Fairgrounds, UrbanaCarnival, livestock, food, demolition derby and grandstand entertainment. Event details
July 26–August 2Coles County FairCharlestonCarnival, livestock, food and grandstand events. Event details
July 27–August 2Moultrie-Douglas County FairArthurCarnival, livestock, shows, food and entertainment. Event details

AUGUST

August 1Steam Threshing DaysIllinois Amish Heritage Center, ArthurHistoric farm equipment and threshing demonstrations. Event details
August 1Vines & VibesAlto Vineyards, ChampaignOutdoor music, wine and food, 4–9 p.m. Event details
August 1–2Crystal Lake Park Art FairCrystal Lake Park, UrbanaArt vendors and family activities, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Event details
August 6–8St. Joseph Community FestivalSt. JosephCarnival, parade, food, music and community activities. Event details
August 7–8Prairie Crossroads Blues FestDowntown UrbanaRegional blues performers, food and beverages. Event details
August 7–9Champaign-Urbana DaysDouglass Park, ChampaignMusic, food, vendors and family/community activities. Event details
August 18–22Le Roy Fall FestivalLe RoyCarnival, food, entertainment and community events. Near the outer edge of the requested area. Event details
August 21–22Apple Dumpling FestivalAtwoodFood, vendors, entertainment and community activities. Event details
August 21–23Mansfield HomecomingMansfieldParade, music, food, community activities and Sunday programming. Event details
August 28–29Mahomet Music FestivalDowntown MahometMusic, carnival, vendors, food and family activities. Event details

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