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 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.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Vermillion County Fair

Vermillion County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
The Vermillion County Fair features $6 gate admission that includes unlimited carnival rides. Also a queen pageant, demo derby, truck and tractor pull, motocross, and more.

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Vermillion County Fair

Piatt County Trail Blazers Rodeo

Piatt County Trail Blazers Club, Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Head down to the rodeo! Your family will have a great time experiencing the rodeo firsthand. Purchase tickets ahead of time to save. $10 for adults, $5 for kids, 3 and under are free.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Vermillion County Fair

Piatt County Trail Blazers Rodeo

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Saybrook Stars and Stripes Celebration

Saybrook Celebration, Time: All Day
This day-long fest features a parade at noon, fun activities all afternoon and concludes with fireworks at dusk.

Vermillion County Fair

Piatt County Trail Blazers Rodeo

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! Sunday has free gate admission and the highlight is the horse show.

Vermillion County Fair

Monday, June 24, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! $5 gate admission and Monday's highlight is the queen pageant.

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! $5 gate admission and Tuesday's highlights are the talent show and lumberjack show.

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! $5 gate admission and Wednesday's highlight is "Supercross" xtreme racing.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! $5 gate admission and Thursday's highlight is the tractor and truck pull.

Friday, June 28, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! Friday is $30 admission and includes carnival rides. Ages 10 and under are $10.

Tolono Fun Days

West Side Park, Time: All Day
Friday features a 5K fun run followed by the second annual golf cart parade!

Gifford Community Celebration

Werner Roessler Park, Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday features Country & Gospel Music in the Park followed by a Movie in the Park.

Saturday, June 29, 2019

Ford County Fair

Ford County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Horse show, queen pageant, talent show, carnival rides, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts and much more! Saturday pricing varies from $5-10 and the highlight is the lawn mower and demolition derby.

Gifford Community Celebration

Emord Park, Time: All Day
Saturday features a 5K and 1K kids run, a parade, pageant, inflatables and more. The event culminates with fireworks at dusk!

Tolono Fun Days

West Side Park, Time: All Day
Saturday features the #FamilyStrong parade and family-friendly activities happening all day long! Fireworks at dusk!

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Moultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Ag Olympics, 4-H shows, Carnival Rides, Pageants (Baby, Little Miss, Jr. Miss and Queen), Beer Tent, Tractor Pull, Kiddie Pedal Pull, Music! "The Best Week in July!"

Monday, July 8, 2019

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Fisher Fair

Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races! Bring food donations to the Fisher Food Pantry for free admission to the fair on Tuesday only.

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Fisher Fair

Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Fisher Fair

Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!

Historic Farm Days

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.

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Friday, July 12, 2019

Fisher Fair

Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!

Historic Farm Days

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Balloons Over Vermilion

Vermilion Regional Airport, Time: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Dozens of hot air balloons launching and tethering along with balloon glows and more! Kids Zone will be open with activities! $5 per person, 10 and under free with each paid adult. Parking $5 per vehicle. CASH ONLY for admission and parking!

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Fisher Fair

Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!

Historic Farm Days

Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Sugar Creek Arts Festival, Time: All Day
Arts and crafts vendors from across the country display their talents and products at one of the most popular juried art and craft festivals in the Midwest. The event takes place on the streets of Uptown Normal and highlights 128 of the most talented artists around.

Balloons Over Vermilion

Vermilion Regional Airport, Time: 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Dozens of hot air balloons launching and tethering along with balloon glows and more! Kids Zone will be open with activities! $5 per person, 10 and under free with each paid adult. Parking $5 per vehicle. CASH ONLY for admission and parking!

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Historic Farm Days

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Mattoon Bagelfest

Peterson Park, Time: All Day
Mainstage music, Run for the Bagel with a free bagel breakfast, parade, carnival, Bagel Baby contest, Miss Bagelfest, and food vendors. Many free activities, with ticket purchase required for mainstage concerts and some other events.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Mattoon Bagelfest

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Mattoon Bagelfest

Friday, July 19, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Mattoon Bagelfest

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Champaign County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Children 12 and under are free; adult admission is $5 and includes parking. Country music shows, demolition derby, queen pageant ... plus all of your fair food favorites and carnival rides! Saturday highlight includes the Military Appreciation Parade at 2pm and FREE music by the Crazy Johnny Band from 12-4pm.

Mattoon Bagelfest

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Monday, July 22, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Champaign County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Children 12 and under are free; adult admission is $5 and includes parking. Country music shows, demolition derby, queen pageant ... plus all of your fair food favorites and carnival rides! Monday is Kids Day! A FREE booklet for a limited number of rides will be given out to preschoolers between 10am and 12pm and the Cincinnatti Circus Co's The BIG Show! is happening at at 12pm, 5pm and 7pm; tickets for the circus are between $2 and $4.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Champaign County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Children 12 and under are free; adult admission is $5 and includes parking. Country music shows, demolition derby, queen pageant ... plus all of your fair food favorites and carnival rides! Tuesday highlights include harness racing at 7pm (free with fair admission), $25 unlimited ride bracelet at the carnival from 5-10:30pm and a free karaoke contest at 7:30pm.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Champaign County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Children 12 and under are free; adult admission is $5 and includes parking. Country music shows, demolition derby, queen pageant ... plus all of your fair food favorites and carnival rides! Thursday's highlights include the 4-H shows throughout the day, booklets given out for FREE carnival rides (limited rides available) between 1-4pm and FREE Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull at 3pm.

Friday, July 26, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Champaign County Fair

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

Monday, July 29, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

McLean County Fair

McLean County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Visit the Food and Farm Fun Zone with free activities 11am-8pm daily (extreme raptor show anyone?), carnival, demo derby, tractor pull and more. Cost: Children 5 and under are free; children 6-12 are $4; Adults 13+ are $7.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

McLean County Fair

Friday, August 2, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

Decatur Celebration

Downtown Decatur, Time: All Day
6 show stages, carnival, "Kids Block" full of FREE kids activities, and the Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade.

McLean County Fair

Royal Days

Downtown Royal, Time: All Day
Cost varies for activities. In the years past, activities have included kids fun run, golf cart parade, inflatables and a Friday night 5K run/walk!

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

Decatur Celebration

Downtown Decatur, Time: All Day
6 show stages, carnival, "Kids Block" full of FREE kids activities, and the Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade.

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

McLean County Fair

Royal Days

Downtown Royal, Time: All Day
Cost varies for activities. In the years past, activities have included kids fun run, golf cart parade, inflatables and a Friday night 5K run/walk!

Crystal Lake Park Art Fair

Crystal Lake Park, Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Crystal Lake Park will be transformed with local and regional art vendors that will set up along the park road and feature paintings, textiles, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media and much more!

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Coles County Fair

Coles County Fairgrounds, Time: All Day
Bull Riding, Demo Derby, Dirt Drag Racing, Harness Racing, K-9 Demo, Queen Pageants, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Music and more!

Decatur Celebration

Downtown Decatur, Time: All Day
6 show stages, carnival, "Kids Block" full of FREE kids activities, and the Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade.

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

McLean County Fair

Monday, August 5, 2019

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

St. Joseph Community Fall Festival

Downtown St. Joseph, Time: All Day
Parade, street dance, live music, carnival. Most events free; carnival ticketed, food for purchase.

Friday, August 9, 2019

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

St. Joseph Community Fall Festival

Downtown St. Joseph, Time: All Day
Parade, street dance, live music, carnival. Most events free; carnival ticketed, food for purchase.

Champaign-Urbana Days

Douglass Park, Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the “Chambana” Community at Champaign-Urbana Days! Enjoy live music, sports competitions, senior activities, food trucks, and more! Free admission; food and merchandise will be for sale

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Georgetown Fair

Georgetown Fair, Time: All Day
Horse show, Queen Pageant, Talent Contest, Tractor pulls, Rodeo and Demo Derby--plus the Carnival is here all week long too!

St. Joseph Community Fall Festival

Downtown St. Joseph, Time: All Day
Parade, street dance, live music, carnival. Most events free; carnival ticketed, food for purchase.

Champaign-Urbana Days

Douglass Park, Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the “Chambana” Community at Champaign-Urbana Days! Enjoy live music, sports competitions, senior activities, food trucks, and more! Free admission; food and merchandise will be for sale

Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest

Champaign County Fairgrounds, Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Back for the second year, the Prairie Crossroads Blues Society is hard at work planning a BluesFest this summer for Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding communities. They will have a mix of local, regional and national blues artists.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Homer Krazee Daze

Homer Caboose, Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Krazee Daze features food vendors, unique vendors, live music and carnival rides. Many events free; ticketed rides; food for purchase.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Homer Krazee Daze

Homer Caboose, Time: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Krazee Daze features food vendors, unique vendors, live music and carnival rides. Many events free; ticketed rides; food for purchase.

Taste of Champaign-Urbana

West Side Park, Time: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Taste of C-U is the area’s premiere outdoor summer festival featuring delicious menu items from C-U’s best restaurants, frosty beer, diverse arts and crafts from local artists, the 3.14 mile Pie Run, and high-quality music and entertainment for the whole family in Champaign’s beautiful West Side Park. Cost: Free admission; food for sale; some kids amenities ticketed; merchandise for sale.

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Philo Kids Festival

Hale Park, Time: All Day
Last year, there were a DJ, live music, car show, bounce houses (for a small fee) and more to be added! Free admission, fee for some activities (like bounce houses).

Homer Krazee Daze

Homer Caboose, Time: 7:00 am - 11:30 pm
Krazee Daze features food vendors, unique vendors, live music and carnival rides. Many events free; ticketed rides; food for purchase.

Taste of Champaign-Urbana

West Side Park, Time: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Taste of C-U is the area’s premiere outdoor summer festival featuring delicious menu items from C-U’s best restaurants, frosty beer, diverse arts and crafts from local artists, the 3.14 mile Pie Run, and high-quality music and entertainment for the whole family in Champaign’s beautiful West Side Park. Cost: Free admission; food for sale; some kids amenities ticketed; merchandise for sale.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

LeRoy Fall Festival

Downtown LeRoy, Time: All Day
Fun evening entertainment! Food, carnival and games-live entertainment nightly. Great family fun!

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Half Century of Progress

Rantoul National Aviation Center, Time: All Day
Experience what farming and agriculture was like 50 years ago and beyond with live demonstrations, attractions, daily parades and more. $15 admission for adults, children 12 and under are free.

Friday, August 23, 2019

Half Century of Progress

Mahomet Music Festival

Downtown Mahomet, Time: All Day
Enjoy FREE live music, parade, carnival rides, street vendors, crafters, bags tournament, and more up and down Main Street. Admission to the fest is FREE; some activities and carnival rides have a cost.

Urbana Sweetcorn Festival

Downtown Urbana, Time: 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Free admission; music, children's activities may have extra fees. Food, merchandise for sale. Oh and the best-tasting sweet corn the fine state of Illinois has to offer!

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Half Century of Progress

Mahomet Music Festival

Ogden Street Fest

Downtown Ogden, IL., Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Ogden Street Fest is a community celebration located in Ogden, IL. Fun for all ages including a car & bike show, helicopter rides, laser tag, face painting, food vendors and so much more!

Urbana Sweetcorn Festival

Downtown Urbana, Time: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Free admission; music, children's activities may have extra fees. Food, merchandise for sale. Oh and the best-tasting sweet corn the fine state of Illinois has to offer!

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Half Century of Progress

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Hoopeston National Sweet Corn Festival

McFerren Park, Time: All Day
Demo derby, Grand Parade, carnival, and FREE sweet corn cooked with an antique steam engine.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Hoopeston National Sweet Corn Festival

McFerren Park, Time: All Day
Demo derby, Grand Parade, carnival, and FREE sweet corn cooked with an antique steam engine.

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Hoopeston National Sweet Corn Festival

McFerren Park, Time: All Day
Demo derby, Grand Parade, carnival, and FREE sweet corn cooked with an antique steam engine.

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Hoopeston National Sweet Corn Festival

McFerren Park, Time: All Day
Demo derby, Grand Parade, carnival, and FREE sweet corn cooked with an antique steam engine.

Monday, September 2, 2019

Hoopeston National Sweet Corn Festival

McFerren Park, Time: All Day
Demo derby, Grand Parade, carnival, and FREE sweet corn cooked with an antique steam engine.

Friday, September 6, 2019

Arcola Broom Corn Festival

Downtown Arcola, Time: All Day
Free admission and entertainment; food and crafts for sale. Visitors can see broom activities, arts/crafts, free entertainment, great food, and a gigantic parade with the famous Lawn Rangers. Visitors can also participate in the 5K or 10K race.

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Arcola Broom Corn Festival

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Arcola Broom Corn Festival

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Paxton Swine 'n Dine BBQ Contest & Festival

Paxton Swine N Dine Festival, Time: All Day
Save the date for this BBQ competition and day of music in Paxton!

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Odd Market in Tuscola

Tuscola Community Building, Time: All Day
The Odd Market is a festival hosted by the Tuscola Odd Fellows Lodge #316 in Tuscola, Illinois. It brings a uniques combination of Central Illinois' best Artists, Makers, Musicians, and More with 100% of the proceeds going to a chosen charity.

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