Aug 4 – Aug 8 
McLean County Fair
Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., Bloomington. 
309-663-6497
www.mcleancountyfair.org

Aug 1 – Aug 7
Georgetown Fair
Georgetown Fairgrounds, Georgetown
Featuring Demo Derby, Western Horse Show, Queen Pageant, Gospel Sing, Carnival, Big Band Dance, Golden Wedding Day, Ponytail-Piggytail Contest, Pedal Tractor Pull and much more.
217-662-6415
www.georgtownfair.com

Aug 1
CIMBA Clash at the Camp Mountain Bike Races
Camp Camfield on northend of Lake Shelbyville, Sullivan
Mountain bike races on Army Corp trails.
217-728-2684
www.cimba.org/race.php

Aug 7
Morgan Horse Demonstration
New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg. The Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club will present a daylong exhibit and demonstrate the many uses of Morgan Horses. Demonstrations at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3pm.  
217-632-4000
www.lincolnsnewsalem.com

Aug 4 – Aug 8
McLean County Fair
McLean County Fairgrounds, 2301 W Market St, Bloomington
This fair is believed to be the oldest running and largest 4H Fair in the world.
309-663-6497
www.mcleancountyfair.org

Aug 3 – Aug 8 
Logan County Fair
Fairgrounds, Woodlawn & Lincoln Pkwy, Lincoln. 
217-732-3311
www.logancountyfair.ccaonline.com

Aug 4 – Aug 15
“Hair”
The Little Theatre on the Square, 16 E Harrison St., Sullivan
A celebration of life, a love letter to freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change.  Hair will transport you back to a time of peace.  Rated:  Adult situations (all evening shows contain brief nudity).
217-728-7375
www.thelittletheatre.org

Aug 5 – Aug 8 
Decatur Celebration
Downtown, Decatur
Illinois’ largest free family street festival attracting 300,000 people.  217-423-4222
www.decaturcelebration.com

Aug 6
All American Night/Lemonade Stand Contest
Downtown, Courthouse Square, Marshall
Children’s themed lemonade stands with sampling for a small fee.  The Marshall City Band performs with food available for purchase.
217-826-9023
www.marshallilmainstreet.com

Aug 6 - Aug 8
Sugar Creek Symphony & Song
Downtown Watseka. This year’s festival will feature an opera performance, musical entertainment, an art fair, food tasting and much more!
815-432-3830
www.sugarcreekfestival.org

Aug 7
Wine Tasting/Theatre Night
Riverbank Lodge/New Salem, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg
Catch the trolley at New Salem for a quick trip to Riverbank Lodge for wine-tasting and social hour, then ride the trolley back to New Salem to watch the play, “Carousel” at Theatre in the Park.
217-306-1832
www.visitmenardcounty.com

Aug 7
Pana Blacksmith Hammer-in, Antique Tractor Show
Kitchell Park, Rt. 51 South, Pana
Blacksmith, tinsmith, metal makers, rope makers, flint napers, era craftsmen & antique tractor show and other special events. 
217-827-1936
www.panaillinois.com

August 8 
Annual Counted Cross-Stitch Show
Glen County Preserve, 20301 E 900 North Rd., Westville
East Central Illinois largest Counted Cross Stitch Exhibition.
217-662-2142, 800-383-4386
www.vccd.org

Aug 8
34th Annual Bluegrass Jam
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 400 S. Lincoln Hwy Rd, Lerna 
Annual Bluegrass Jam features musicians from Illinois, Indiana, Missouri & other surrounding states. The perfect opportunity to bring a picnic lunch, sit in the shade and enjoy the tunes. Bring your own instrument and join in.
217-345-1845
www.lincolnlogcabin.org

Aug 11
A Shower of Stardust
Weldon Springs State Park, 4734 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton
At 10pm at the Meadowview Picnic Area, join us to view the Annual Perseid Meteor Shower.  See up to 50 to 60 shooting stars per hour.
217-935-2644
www.clintonilchamber.com/cal.php

Aug 13 – Aug 15 
Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show
Crawford County Fairgrounds & Oblong City Park, IL Rt 33 East side of Oblong Antique and pedal tractor pulls, farm toy show, and a Flea Market on Sat and Sun.
618-592-4355
www.theonlyoblong.com

Aug 13- Aug 16
“Pony Express Days”
Mt. Zion Lions Club Grounds, 1595 W Main, Mt. Zion.  This event features carnival, food and craft vendors, live music and lots more.
217-864-3100

Aug 14
3rd Annual Bunker Hill Run/Cheeseburgers & Fun
Kennekuk County Park, 22296A-Henning Road, Danville
Antique cars on display, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food & drinks available. Big Creek Guitar Band 1-3pm; Captain Rat & The Blind Rivets 5-7pm; The Boat Drunks 8-11pm.  217-442-1691 800-383-4386
www.vccd.org

Aug 13 – Aug 22
Illinois State  Fair
IL State Fairgrounds, Springfield.
Ten days of food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family.
217-782-6661
www.illinoisstatefair.info

August 14
Sullivan Area Arts “Cruisin’ the Cornfields Bicycle Tour”
Wyman Park – North Main Street, Sullivan
16 or 41 mile bike rides from Sullivan’s Wyman Park to Okaw Valley Orchard (www.okawvalleyorchard.com) on hard surface roads.
217-728-2684
www.sullivanchamber.com

Aug 15, Aug 18-19 
Old Settlers' Days
Downtown Hillsboro
Parades, carnival, country fair competetions, car show, food & entertainment.   
217-532-3118

Aug 18 – Aug 22 
Fairbury Fair
Fairbury Fairgrounds, S. Third St, Fairbury. 
815-692-3899
www.fairburyil.org

Aug 19 – Aug 21  
Windsor Harvest Picnic
Windsor City Park
Family events with lots of food, vendors, parade, rides, raffle and entertainment. 
217-459-2291 
www.lakeshelbyville.com

Aug 20 – Aug 21 
Apple Dumpling Festival
Main Street, Atwood 
9am-10pm. 

Aug 20 – Aug 22
Westfield Homecoming
Westfield Park, Westfield. Games, pageants, auctions, musical entertainment, church service on Sunday evening, parade food and more!
217-967-5957

Aug 21
2nd Annual Horse Pull
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 400 S. Lincoln Highway, Lerna
Before tractors dominated the rural landscape,the humble draft horse was the work engine of the farm.  The hauling competition will test individual animals and teams strength.
217-345-1845
www.lincolnlogcabin.org

Aug 21
Bluegrass in the Gardens
Rockome Gardens, 125 N. County Road 425 E, Arcola. Enjoy up to 7 bands and groups singing old and new blue grass songs on the serene lawn of Rockome Gardens. Bring your own lawn chair!
217-268-4106
www.rockome.com

Aug 22 – Aug 28
Cumberland County Fair
Greenup
A week of entertainment, horse racing each afternoon, exhibits, 4-H
animals, carnival and stage entertainment each evening.

Aug 27 – Aug 29
Athens Fall Festival
Athens City Park, Athens
Enjoy bands, fish fry, parade, vendors and more.
217-636-8429
www.athens-il.net

Aug 27 – Aug 28
Sweet Corn Festival
Dowtown Urbana
Largest festival in Champaign County featuring Illinois sweet corn as well as wide variety of vendors and great music. 
217-344-3872 
www.urbanabusiness.com/downtown/sweetcorn.html

Aug 27 – Aug 28 
Mennonite Relief Sale
Otto Center, Arthur.
Amish-crafted furniture & quilts, bakes goods, homemade ice cream, crafts & children’s auction. 
217-543-2242, 800-72-AMISH

Aug 27 – Aug 29 
Lincoln Art And Balloon Festival
Logan County Fair Grounds & Downtown, Lincoln
Activities include several balloon launches, evening balloon glows, musical entertainment, food, an art and craft show, the art of wine, and many more.  217-735-2385 

Aug 28 – Aug 29
Sweet Corn Blues Festival
Uptown Normal, Normal
Come out and enjoy fresh sweet corn, sidewalk sales, arts, crafts, flea market vendors, and some of the best blues music around.
309-454-9557
www.normal.org/uptown/cornfest.asp

Aug 28 
Annual Coles County Air Show
Coles County Airport, Rt. 16
This year's show includes a jet-powered school bus, food vendors and much more! Free admission and plenty of free parking.
217-234-7120
www.colescountyairport.com

Aug 28 
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ’s
Washington St., Downtown Springfield
A day full of great blues acts and a baby-back rib cook off. 
217-544-1723 

Aug 29 
1800's Craft Fair
Postville Courthouse and Lawn, 914 5th St., Lincoln 
19th century crafters crafters, music and other entertainment. 
217-735-4977
www.postvillecourthouse.com