School is out, and the kids are home. Now’s the time to find some outdoor entertainment.
Luckily for Illinois residents, this summer is packed with more than 100 back-to-back county fairs, from Peoria to Springfield to Bloomington, according to information provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Whether you’re looking for a date night with some carnival games or a ride-filled trip with the family, nearly every day this summer is ripe with opportunity.
For those looking for a county fair near you, here’s the full schedule.
2025 Illinois county fairs
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Games, rides and fried food. Here’s the schedule for Illinois’ summer 2025 county fairs
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY NETWORK / Journal Star
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