The Livingston County Agriculture Fair kicked off the fair season that will conclude in September with Harvest Days in Dwight.
Although there are other events taking place, such as the Cullom Junior Fair (Aug. 6-9) and Cornell Days (Sept. 5-7), the main events coming up are the Fairbury Fair, Central States Threshermen’s Reunion and Dwight Harvest Days.
Here is a look at what is taking place at Fairbury, Threshermen’s Park and Dwight.
Fairbury Fair
What: The 149th annual Fairbury Fair
When: Aug. 13-17
Where: 600 S. 3rd St. in Fairbury
Grandstand highlights: The One In Christ Christian Concert 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Oak Ridge Boys 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, stock car racing 5:15 p.m. Aug. 16, demolition derby 2 p.m. Aug. 17.
For more: thefairburyfair.com
Central States Threshermen’s Reunion
What: The 77th meeting of the Central States Threshermen’s Reunion
When: Aug. 28-Sept. 1
Where: 14975 E. 2200 North Road, Pontiac
Highlights: Massey Expo of North America, general store, farm museum, 1900 country school house, Singer Saw Mill, blackshop, 1920 Conoco Gas Station, trading post, flea market, tractor drive, annual parade.
For more: threshermensreunion.org
Dwight Harvest Days
What: 47th annual Dwight Harvest Days
When: Sept. 18-21
Where: downtown Dwight
Highlights: Harvest Days Car Show 3 to 7 p.m., Sept. 19, Bassett Waddle and parade 12:45 p.m. Sept. 21.
For more: dwightharvestdays.com.
Erich Murphy is a reporter for the (Pontiac) Daily Leader. He can be reached at emurphy@gannett.com..
This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Time to mark your calendars for fair season in Livingston County
Reporting by Erich Murphy, Pontiac Daily Leader / Pontiac Daily Leader
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