A free concert, featuring Cherry Pie and Burn N’ Bush, will be the highlight at the Grandstand Track on Aug. 7 during the Carroll County Fair.

The Boone County Fair Association announced a change of pace for Grandstand entertainment Saturday at the Boone County Fair.

Pro wrestling, LEGOs and butter sculpting contests are among the new events at the Lee County Fair and 4-H Show.

One week of nonstop action is slated for the Champaign County Fair that’s been making memories since 1852.

The Marshall-Putnam Stars and Stripes A-Fair will feature daily patriotic themes and an “American Idol” favorite.

The Fairbury Fair is celebrating is 150th birthday with two nights of Grandstand concerts featuring national artists and a busy five days of fun.

Two nights of Demo Derby excitement are planned at the Grandstand during the 123rd Will County Fair, Aug. 26-30.

The 2026 Queen Contest is set for the opening day of the Ogle County Fair on July 29.

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