Champaign-Urbana Area Summer Fairs and Festivals

SAVOR THE SUMMER with Champaign-Urbana Area Summer Fairs and Festivals

Whether you love the food, the carnival rides or the music and entertainment, nothing beats a summer fair or festival in the Champaign-Urbana area… and there are so many to choose from! Mark your calendars now because fair season is officially underway.

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We’ve included Champaign-Urbana area fairs happening in May-August. We will keep adding details and events as they become available. One exception: find Champaign-Urbana area Fourth of July Events HERE. (All the parades, fireworks, and more).

From county fairs, to special event festivals that feature music, art, food, and more – we’ve got it covered. So break out your calendar and be sure to load up your schedule.

If you’re looking for Fairs and Festivals outside of Champaign-Urbana, we’ve put together a list of nine great Central Illinois Summer Festivals.

Want detailed info on the Champaign County Fair? We’ve got everything you need to know on fair fun for families right here.

Want to send us more detailed information about your Champaign-Urbana area fair or festival? Email us (events@chambanamoms.com).

Click on the title of the fair or festival to find more detailed info for each one.

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Catlin Strawberry Festival

Catlin Park, Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Old fashioned family friendly fun with games, contests, and food. Pack swimsuits to play in the splash pad, too! Cost: Admission is free (food available by donation).

Friday, June 25, 2021

Tolono Fun Days

West Side Park, Time: All Day
From the Tolono Fun Days organizers: We are currently planning our event for June 25th and 26th pending the state of Illinois moving to phase 5 in time for everything to be coordinated. If we aren’t in phase 5 in time for our June date, we plan on pushing things back to a later date. We hope we can see everyone in June! Check their Facebook page for updates!

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Tolono Fun Days

Friday, July 2, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Downtown Rantoul, Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday downtown from July 2nd-August 20th for live music and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs! Freedom Fridays 2021 July 2nd Kickoff Live Music with Chrissy Sparks | Country & Oldies Bags Tournament Joyful Bubbles Laser Tag $5 p/p 5k/1k Free Family Yard Games Fireworks @ Airport July 9th Live Music with 90's Daughter (acoustic) | The best party music from the 90's, Y2K, and Today! Laser Tag $5 p/p Bags Tournament Free Family Yard Games July 16th Live Music with Jill & Jordan | Rock and country hits from the 60s to the present. Bags Tournament Joyful Bubbles Free Family Yard Games July 23rd Live Music with IN Bloom | Classic rock, Alternative, Country, Blues, and more! Laser Tag $5 p/p Bags Tournament Free Family Yard Games July 30th Live Music with Lisa & Dave | Bags Tournament Joyful Bubbles Free Family Yard Games August 6th Live Music with Tyler from The unemployed Architects | https://www.theunemployedarchitects.com/ Laser Tag $5 p/p Bags Tournament Free Family Yard Games August 13th Live Music with Mid-October | Alternative/Indie duo Bags Tournament Joyful Bubbles Free Family Yard Games August 20th Live Music with Dalton Halls | Fresh and funky soul music Bags Tournament Joyful Bubbles Free Family Yard Games

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Historic Farm Days in Penfield - Day 1

I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Showgrounds, Time: All Day
In the past, activities have included blacksmith shop, corn crib filling and shelling, potato digging, extensive tractor/truck display as all antique tractors or vehicles are welcome. Thursday features a tractor pull.

Friday, July 9, 2021

Historic Farm Days in Penfield - Day 2

Freedom Fridays

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Historic Farm Days - Day 3

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Historic Farm Days in Penfield - Day 4

Friday, July 16, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Friday, July 23, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Friday, July 30, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Saturday, July 31, 2021

RC Fest: Creators of Chaos

Tolono Eastside Park, Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
RC Fest is a radio controlled event to raise awareness for donating blood. The organizers transform the park into an RC Playground for one weekend.

Sunday, August 1, 2021

RC Fest: Creators of Chaos

Tolono Eastside Park, Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
RC Fest is a radio controlled event to raise awareness for donating blood. The organizers transform the park into an RC Playground for one weekend.

Friday, August 6, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Friday, August 13, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Friday, August 20, 2021

Freedom Fridays

Friday, September 10, 2021

Arcola Broom Corn Festival

Downtown Arcola, Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free admission and entertainment; food and crafts for sale. Visitors can see broom activities, arts/crafts, free entertainment, great food, and more.

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