Southern Illinois Fairs and Festivals in August 2019
August 2nd and 3rd
Peach Festival
Cobden, Illinois
The annual Peach Festival will be celebrated in Cobden, Illinois on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3 at the Cobden Community Park on Locust Street. Most of the activities begin at 5 p.m. both days. games, queen contest, delicious food, home-made peach cobbler, bingo, raffle, and spin & win for peaches. The Cobden Lions Club sponsors the festival, therefore proceeds go to community and charitable projects.Special this year is 13 Bounce Houses and Bubble Kicks.
The Cobden Runner’s/Walker’s Club will sponsor its annual Cobden Peach Festival 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 7:30a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. The event is scheduled to begin at the Cobden Community Park on Locust Street, and for information on the run call 618/713-4245.
A Peach Festival parade is planned for Saturday, Aug. 3 and will begin at 4:30p.m. The parade route will be through downtown Cobden and entries are currently being accepted by the Village of Cobden(618/893-2425) and will be through the parade date.
The Union County Museum, as well as its re-sale shop, located on South Appleknocker Street will be open Friday and Saturday from 9a.m. to 6p.m. each day. The museum will conduct a special display on the early history of Union County.
Visitors are welcomed to come to Cobden and experience unique shops, eating establishments, and nearby wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Stay for the weekend.
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August 4th- 9th
Williamson County Fair
Williamson County Fairgrounds, Marion, Illinois
August 4th Children's Pageant
August 5th- Scholarship Pageant
August 8th- Fair opens
Gospel Night
August 8th - Whipporwhill Rodeo
August 9th Tractor Pull
August 10th- Demolition Derby
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Aug 8th-18th
Illinois State Fair
Springfield
Annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. Go to their website for daily event schedules, entertainment and other information
https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/Pages/default.aspx
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Aug 11th-17th
Pulaski County Fair
Pulaski Illinois
Sunday August 11th 5pm- Parade, 7 pm gospel show
Monday August 12th- Family Night,Games and Pedal Tractor Pull
Tuesday August 13th-IHFSPA& Naturally Aspirated & Stock Tractor Pull and Plus Tractor Pull
Wednesday August 14th- ITPA Tractor Pull
Thursday August 15th-Heartland Idol and Family Night featuring Pig Scramble
Friday August 16th- Stride Pro Wrestling at 7:30
Saturday August 17th- Demoltion Derby, also free entertainment in he Pavillions
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August 16- 18th
Balloon Fest-
Centralia
Centralia Foundation Park
ADMISSION: $3 per day (Free for kids 6 and younger!)
PARKING: $3 per day at "North Gate". Enter off Gragg Street via Route 51. (Follow signs.)Additional parking is available at City Hope Church (old Centralia High School) at 1000 E. Second Street. It is free to park in this lot. South Central Transit (SCT) Shuttle is $1 per person - to and from the park on Friday and Saturday 4:00pm to 11:00pm. SCT Shuttle is handicap accessible.No pets. No alcohol. No coolers. No unauthorized vehicles, including bicycles, skateboards, skates, etc.
Friday, August 16, 2019 (3:00pm-10:30pm)
- 3:00 pm Gates Open
Opening Ceremony - Centralia High School Marching Showcase and Choir - National Anthem and Centralia American Legion Honor Guard Display, Craft Fair Opens, Food Concessions Open
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Entertainment under the Family Picnic Tent-“The Epics”
5:00 pm Balloonist Enter Park*
6:00 pm BALLOON RACE*
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm TETHERED BALLOON RIDES* ($10 per person)
7:30 pm BALLOON GLOW*
8:30-10:00 pm Main Stage Entertainment“Ben Nation Band” (Country)
10:00 pm Friday Night Fireworks sponsored by Bayer Crop Science
Saturday, August 17, 2019 (6:00am-10:00pm)
- 6:00 am Gates Open
6:30 am BALLOON RACE*
7:00 am Yoga in the Park (East of Catfish Pond)
10:00 am Craft Fair Opens, Food Concessions Open
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Children's Activity Area - FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bounce Houses
10:30 am-7:30 pm Entertainment under the Family Picnic Tent
10:30 am - 1:00 pm - Local Artist Showcase
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - “Supe Granda” (Folk)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - “The Classic 3” (Classic Top 40)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - “The Presswoods” (Top 40)
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Classic Car Show
1:00pm Karate Demonstrations (East of Catfish Pond)
5:00 pm Balloonists Enter Park*
6:00 pm National Anthem sung by Centralia High School Choir - Centralia American Legion Honor Guard Display
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm TETHERED BALLOON RIDES* ($10 per person)
7:30 pm BALLOON GLOW *
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Main Stage Entertainment Head East” (Rock)
Sunday, August 18, 2019 (6:00 am - 6:30 pm)
- 6:00 am Gates Open
6:30 am BALLOON RACE*
7:00 am Yoga in the Park (East of Catfish Pond)
8:00 am CrossFit in the Park (East of Catfish Pond)
10:00 am Centralia Free Methodist Church Service in the Park (Children’s Activity Tent)
10:00 am Craft Fair Opens, Food Concessions Open
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Cardboard Boat Races - Boat Building and Registration (West of Catfish Pond)
11:30 am - 5:00 pm Entertainment Under the Family Picnic Tent
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - “Jamie Nattier” (Country)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - “Burma Shavers” (Folk)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - “Administration Band” (70s/80s/90s)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children's Activity Area - FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Bounce Houses
Meet ‘Super WHY!’ from the PBS Animated Series!
WSIU PBS/NPR Literacy Van
SSM Health Illinois and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon sponsored Kids’s Activities (North of Catfish Pond and Concessions)
Poison Center - Plinko
Autism Information Tent
Safety Town Learning Activity
Helicopter Display - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Remote Controlled Boats (Catfish Pond) - FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Car Clubs Display - 2:00pm Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer (East of Catfish Pond)
- 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Cardboard Boat Races (Catfish Pond)
- 5:00 pm Balloonists Enter Park*
- 6:00 pm BALLOON RACE*
Aug 16th- 24th
Union County Fair
Anna City Park
Anna, Illinois
Friday, August 16th
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Open Show Registration at the Fair office. Please DO NOT bring your exhibit, only tags will be given out.
7:00 p.m. - Ranch Rodeo in front of the grandstand. Adults $6, children $3
Saturday, August 17th
8:00 am - 8:45 am - Entries taken for the Junior Horse show in the office.
8:00 am - FFA Livestock Show, Junior Show Arena
9:00 am - Junior Horse Show, Horse Arena, Junior Rules will be enforced.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Junior Entry Registration - BRING your exhibit item with you.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Open Show Registration at the fair office. No exhibits to be placed on this day in open show classes. Only tags will be given. Please DO NOT bring your exhibit, as they cannot be placed in the Exhibit Hall until Sunday.
3:00 pm - Entry Office closed for Junior entries, to prepare for judging. Open registration still open.
4:00 pm - Judging for Junior Classes N and P and ages 5-8, will be judged in the exhibit hall.
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Opens!
6:00 pm - Gaited and Western Horse Show, in front of the Grandstand. Adults $6, children $3
Sunday, August 18th:
Adult entries will be taken in the office from 1:00-4:00 and can be placed in the brown Exhibit Hall
1:15 pm - Pet Parade Registration, Junior Show Arena
2:00 pm - Pet Parade, Junior Show Arena
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Junior Exhibit Area Open, Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Community Worship Service, Grandstand
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Queen Pageant. General Admission Tickets: Adults $8 and children are $5.
Monday, August 19th:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Open Registration, fair office, bring exhibit items, (exhibit building closes at 12:00 p.m.)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Junior Livestock Registration, fair office.
1:00 pm - Harness Racing - at the Grandstands - Free Admission
3:00 pm - Junior Tractor Operators Contest - infield of Grandstand.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Junior Exhibits in exhibit building open.
5:00 pm - Sale Cattle Weigh-in.
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:00 pm - Meeting for all Junior Livestock Exhibitor's in barn area.
7:30 pm - Steve Hornbeak and the Shawnee Hills Opry - General Admission Tickets: $6 for adults and $3 for children
Tuesday, August 20th:
8:00 am - Open Class, Livestock and Exhibit Judging
9:00 am - 4-H Livestock Show, Junior Show Arena
10:00 am - Mule/Donkey Halter Classes, Heavy Horse and Mule Barn
10:00 am - Heavy Horse Show Heavy Horse and Mule Barn
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open - Family Night! $10 Armbands!!
6:00 pm - Peewee Showmanship - Junior Show Arena
7:30 pm - Truck Pull - in front of the grandstand
Wednesday, August 21st:
9:00 am - Junior Swine and Sheep Judging, Junior Show Arena
9:00 am - Open Dairy Judging
1:00 pm - Junior Livestock Beef Judging, Junior Show Arena
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Tractor Pull - at the grandstands. General admission tickets are available. Adults $8, children $5.
Thursday, August 22nd:
Family Day
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00 pm - Junior Livestock Auction, Junior Show Arena. (free)
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:00 pm - Championship Rodeo
Friday, August 23rd:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:00 pm - Demolition Derby. General admission tickets available, $10 adults, $5 for children.
Saturday, August 24th:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building open.
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:00 pm - Demolition Derby, in front of the Grandstand. General Admission tickets available, $10 adults and $5 children.
Sunday, August 25th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Exhibits to be claimed in the Exhibit Building.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Exhibitor checks available in the fair office
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Aug 23-Sep 02
Du Quoin State Fair
Fair HoursFairgrounds Open: Weekdays: 2:00 p.m. to Midnight
Weekends & Labor Day: 10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Carnival Open:
Weekdays: 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Weekends & Labor Day: Noon - 11:00 p.m.
*Note: Kiddie Land closes 30 minutes prior to Carnival closing
Parking
Main Parking Lot (Rt. 14 entrance) $10 daily
Gate 1 Parking Lot (U.S. 51 entrance) $15 daily
Gate 4 Parking Lot (Jackson St. entrance) $10 daily
Gate 1 and/or 4 Parking - Season Pass$30
Note: All inside public parking (including ADA) - $15; Outside Parking $10
No weather-related reimbursements will be made.
August 23rd- Family Night,Twilight Parade,
5:30 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
6:00 PMThree Day WeekendRollnUp Beer Stage
6:00 PMTwilight ParadeInside fairgrounds
6:00 PMHigh School Marching Band ContestInside fairgrounds
7:00 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
7:30 PMWyatt GarnerFree Entertainment Tent
8:30 PMThe LacsRollnUp Beer StageAugust 24- Governor's Day and Harness Racing
August 24th-Governor's Day, Harness Racing
9:00 AM Heavy Horse Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
9:00 AM Jr Dairy Show C-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
1:00 PM Mule Show Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
1:00 PM Best Pie Contest Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2:00 PM Karaoke Contest RollnUp Beer Stage
3:00 PM Ponytail/Pigtail Contest Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
3:00 PM Jr. Swine Showmanship Cattle Barn #6
3:00 PM Barrow Show following Showmanship Cattle Barn #6
4:00 PM Those Funny Little People Free Entertainment Tent
5:00 PM Neil Dover RollnUp Beer Stage
5:00 PM Smile Contest Heartland Cola-Cola Expo Hall
5:00 PM Scott's Crazy Magic Show Free Entertainment Tent
6:00 PM Demolition Derby Southern Illinois Center
6:00 PM Scott's Crazy Magic Show Free Entertainment Tent
8:30 PM Saving Abel RollnUp Beer Stage
August 25th-Veteran's Day
9:00 AM Mule Halter Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
9:00 AM Open Dairy Show C-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
9:00 AM Jr Swine Gilt Show Cattle Barn #6
1:00 PM Mule Show Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
2:00 PM Neil Dover RollnUp Beer Stage
2:00 PM Jr. Show Overall Showmanship C-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
2:00 PM Scott's Crazy Magic Show Free Entertainment Tent
2:30 PM Jr. Dairy Show C-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
4:00 PM Scott's Crazy Magic Show Free Entertainment Tent
5:00 PM Neverly Brothers RollnUp Beer Stage
5:30 PM Cutest Little Farmer Contest Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5:30 PM Riley Kirk Duo Free Entertainment Tent
8:30 PM Four Deep RollnUp Beer Stage
August 26th-Agriculture/ Youth Day
4:30 PMFFA Farmyard FolliesHeartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
5:00 PMJacksRollnUp Beer Stage
5:00 PMScott's Crazy Magic ShowFree Entertainment Tent
5:30 PMTravis TroneFree Entertainment Tent
7:00 PMITPA Truck & Tractor PullHalf Mile Track
7:30 PMScott's Crazy Magic ShowFree Entertainment Tent
8:30 PMThose CrowsRollnUp Beer Stage
August 27th-Republican Day
8:00 AM Susan Boswell Memorial Sunshine Picnic VIP Tent #1
5:00 PM Clayton Mann RollnUp Beer Stage
5:00 PM Scott's Crazy Magic Show Free Entertainment Tent
6:00 PM Mystery Sack Cooking Contest Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
6:00 PM Those Funny Little People Free Entertainment Tent
7:00 PM ITPA Truck & Tractor Pull Half Mile Track
8:30 PM 4Play RollnUp Beer Stage
8:30 PM Those Funny Little People Free Entertainment Tent
August 28th=Senior Day
August 29th- Sponsor Appreciation Day
9:00 AMKids Day at the FairHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5:00 PM1973RollnUp Beer Stage
5:00 PMScott's Crazy Magic ShowFree Entertainment Tent
6:00 PMYour Choice (Cooking Contest)Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
6:00 PMCassie Andrews & Calico CreekFree Entertainment Tent
8:30 PMJWR BandRollnUp Beer Stage
August 30th- Illinois Tourism Day
9:00 AMKids Day at the FairHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5:00 PMChris McGeeRollnUp Beer Stage
5:00 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
6:00 PMWyatt GarnerFree Entertainment Tent
6:30 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
7:00 PMRanch RodeoHeartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
8:30 PMCharles Lueker BandRollnUp Beer Stage
August 31st-Coal Heritage Day, ARCA Racing
9:00 AMJr. Dairy Goat ShowCattle Barn #4
9:30 AMJr Beef ShowmanshipC-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
10:00 AMMarket LambsCattle Barn #4
10:00 AMBreeding Sheep (after Market Lambs)Cattle Barn #6
11:00 AMLet's Have a PicnicHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
1:00 PMJr Show Breeding BeefC-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
1:00 PMBest Cake ContestHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2:00 PMJohn RyanRollnUp Beer Stage
2:00 PMDiaper DerbyHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
3:00 PMDecorated DiaperHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
4:00 PMWhippoorwill RodeoHeartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
4:00 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
5:00 PMMiles StationRollnUp Beer Stage
5:00 PMNot so Newlywed GameHeartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5:00 PMBill HarperFree Entertainment Tent
6:00 PMBill HarperFree Entertainment Tent
8:30 PMJohnny RockittRollnUp Beer Stage
September 1st-First Responder Day, USAC Silver Crown
9:00 AM Open Dairy Goat Show Cattle Barn #4
9:30 AM Open Show Breeding Beef C-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
1:00 PM Back Seat Driving Contest North of VIP Tent #2
2:00 PM Year 12 RollnUp Beer Stage
3:00 PM Those Funny Little People Free Entertainment Tent
4:00 PM Whippoorwill Rodeo Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
4:00 PM Pedal Pull Competition Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
4:30 PM Lee & Southern Freight Band Free Entertainment Tent
5:00 PM Brandon Maddox RollnUp Beer Stage
8:30 PM Back Road County RollnUp Beer Stage
8:30 PM Those Funny Little People Free Entertainment Tent
September 2nd- SIUC College Day, Monster Truck Show
:30 AMJr Steer ShowC-Bar Land and Cattle Co Horse Arena
10:00 AMIllinois (IBRA) Barrel RacingHeartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
1:30 PMWasher TournamentRollnUp Beer Stage
1:30 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
2:00 PMTravis TroneFree Entertainment Tent
3:30 PMCornhole TournamentRollnUp Beer Stage
4:00 PMExeter's LandingFree Entertainment Tent
5:00 PMBoom BoxRollnUp Beer Stage
5:30 PMExeter's LandingFree Entertainment Tent
7:00 PMThose Funny Little PeopleFree Entertainment Tent
