Browse Activities & Attractions in Illinois
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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay
Oct 03 – Oct 09
Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a… Read more about Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay -
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2026 Morgan County Fair
Morgan County Fair Grounds • Jul 07 – Jul 12 @ 8AM
Explore the Morgan County Fair for food, carnival and competition! Read more about 2026 Morgan County Fair -
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Annual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Jul 11 – Jul 12
The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival is a lively summer event in Frankfort that celebrates bluegrass music with live performances, local vendors, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Read more about Annual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival -
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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
Jul 12 @ 8AM
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin… Read more about Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show -
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ByronFest in Byron
Downtown Byron • Jul 10 – Jul 12 @ 9AM
ByronFest brings three days of live music, carnival rides, food vendors, beer gardens, a parade, tournaments, and family fun to downtown Byron July 10–12, 2026. Read more about ByronFest in Byron -
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Let's Dance Big Band Weekend
Duke Ellington Ballroom • Jul 10 – Jul 12
Head to DeKalb for a weekend filled with social ballroom dancing and wonderful music! Read more about Let's Dance Big Band Weekend -
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Litchfield Pickers Market
Downtown Litchfield • Jul 12 @ 8AM
Love the thrill of the hunt? If digging through vintage treasures, antiques, and one-of-a-kind collectibles is your kind of fun, this market is calling your name.… Read more about Litchfield Pickers Market -
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Pinto 8U International Baseball Classic
Mtn Dew Park • Jul 09 – Jul 12 @ 9AM
Now in its ninth year, PONY's Pinto International Baseball Classic is the premiere event for 8U baseball teams in the Midwestern United States. The 2026 Classic… Read more about Pinto 8U International Baseball Classic