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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Fisher Fair
Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
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.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Fisher Fair
Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Note from Fisher Fair Board: The fair board is closely monitoring the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19. At this time, the fair board intends on holding the fair July 7-11. However, this may change as the COVID-19 situation continues. The 2020 Fisher Fair will be held July 7-11, 2020. For details, check the Fisher Fair website.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Fisher Fair
Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!
Friday, July 10, 2020
Fisher Fair
Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Fisher Fair
Fisher Fairgrounds, Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Visitors can count on favorites such as the Demolition Derby, 5K run/walk, live music, and queen pageant plus a parade and donkey races!
Thursday, July 23, 2020
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!
Friday, July 24, 2020
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, July 25, 2020
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! Sunday highlight includes $25 unlimited carnival ride bracelets from 12-5pm.
Sunday, July 26, 2020
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.
Monday, July 27, 2020
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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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!
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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!
Friday, July 31, 2020
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 $25 unlimited carnival ride bracelet between 12-5pm.
Saturday, August 1, 2020
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 $25 unlimited carnival ride bracelet between 12-5pm.
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