Williamson County Fairgrounds
101 North Fair Street, Marion, IL 62959
Fairgrounds
The Williamson County Illinois Fairgrounds has hosted the longest running county fair for 161 years. The Fairgrounds is open all year round and is available for birthday parties, picnics and can hold most any event.
The Williamson County Fair continues to draw residents from all over Southern Illinois and afar. The grandstand events still thrill young and old alike, and the Saturday Championship Demo Derby is always sold out long before the first car takes to the track. Local residents bring their arts and crafts for cash prizes and of course bragging rights with the ribbons. Horsemen have enjoyed harness races on the same track for over a hundred-years and on the east end of the grounds western, gaited and speed horse shows are well attended.
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Thrillville Thrillbillies at Mtn Dew Park
Mtn Dew Park • May 27 – Jul 31 @ 7:45PM
Come out to the 2025 season of the Thrillville Thrillbillies! Mtn Dew Park is one of the most exciting stadiums in Illinois, and we want you…
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Marion Farmer's Market
Club 60 • Apr 05 – Oct 25 @ 6:01AM
Find some amazing organic veggies at this downtown Farmer's Market!
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Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant
Marion Cultural and Civic Center • Jun 25 – Jun 28 @ 5PM
The 2025 Miss Illinois Competition Finals will take place June 25-28th, 2025 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
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