Festivals to Attend This Summer in Central Illinois

If you are looking for places to go or something to do this summer, then come visit central Illinois and all of it's summer festival fun! There is plenty of cheese to be tasting, raggedy Ann & Andy to see, and even a chance to see how a broom is made!

On June 1^st-3^rd, attend "Arthur Days, in Arthur, IL. Bring your family and find some good sales and deals in the downtown area. Check out craft booths, local retailer sales, enjoy your favorite festival food, and get a chance to have some fun with some games! Bring your children for activities too. Don't forget to bring your lawn chair and your listening ears for some live entertainment as well. Also, while you are in town, make sure you get a map and check out the town-wide garage sales to find your special treasure!

Make an early start to your summer by attending the Raggedy Ann and Andy Festival in the small town of Arcola, IL. The festival begins on a Friday night starting June 8^th and ends on June 10^th. On June 8^th is a welcome dinner and also an auction. Make sure you head uptown on Main Street in Arcola and check out the vendor stands, crafts, and live entertainment. Also bring your kids to the free parade that will take place on Saturday afternoon. Lots of floats, Raggedy Ann and Andy, local marching bands, and candy to satisfy your sweet tooth.

During Labor Day weekend, bring your friends and family to the annual Cheese Festival in Arthur, IL! It's three fun filled days of cheese tasting, live entertainment, games, and plenty of booths to browse in. The Cheese Festival starts Saturday, September 1^st, and ends Monday, September 3^rd. Make sure you line up at the main tent downtown and get your hands on the free cheese. There is over 300 pounds of cheese that is distributed each day! Come and compete in the cheese curling competition and the cheese eating national championship. Begin your day with a pancake breakfast at the firehouse and then stop by the First Christian Church on Vine Street for an ice cream break to cool off. Bring your cash to shop for decorations in the craft booths, and carry along your lawn chair for free live-entertainment for everyone.

Get in all the fun during the summer festivals in Illinois

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