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Illinois State Fairgrounds801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield

2026 Illinois State Fairsat22augAll Day

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The Illinois State Fair will take place on the Illinois State Fairgrounds Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 23. Admission is $10 for adults (ages 13 - 59) on Fridays

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The Illinois State Fair will take place on the Illinois State Fairgrounds Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 23. Admission is $10 for adults (ages 13 - 59) on Fridays & Saturdays, or $5 every other day, free for children up to 12 and $3 for senior citizens (ages 60+). Parking per day is $5. There are special discount days as well as advance discounts on mega passes for unlimited carnival rides. For complete information on fair activities, live grandstand entertainment and carnival prices and specials, visit https://statefair.illinois.gov

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August 22, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00)

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Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield

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Peoria RiverFront Marketsat22aug8:00 am

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The Riverfront Market will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 26 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly

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The Riverfront Market will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 26 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum) featuring fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, bread, and cheeses: everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week. You'll also find one-of-a-kind selection of art including pottery, jewelry, wood items, candles, soaps and more all handcrafted by local artists. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

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August 22, 2026 8:00 am(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria RiverFront

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Peoria Riverfront Association

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Life Together Center3601 N Sheridan Rd in Peoria

Gems of the Prairie Quilt Showsat22aug9:00 am5:00 pm

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The Gems of the Prairie Quilt Show will be held at the Life Together Center (located at 3625 N Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) from 9 am - 5 pm on

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The Gems of the Prairie Quilt Show will be held at the Life Together Center (located at 3625 N Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Featuring over 300 quilts on display, vendors, demonstrations, bed turning, boutique and a raffle, plus the Quilts of Valor presentations on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, a 2 day pass is $12 and free for kids. For more information, visit https://gemsoftheprairie.com

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August 22, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Life Together Center

3601 N Sheridan Rd in Peoria

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Gems of the Prairie Quilters

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EastSide Centre1 EastSide Drive

Center for Prevention of Abuse Duck Racesat22aug11:00 am

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The Center for the Prevention of Abuse Annual Duck Race will take place at Eastside Centre in East Peoria with festivities beginning at 11 am with the race running at

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The Center for the Prevention of Abuse Annual Duck Race will take place at Eastside Centre in East Peoria with festivities beginning at 11 am with the race running at 1 pm. The fundraiser features 35,000 ducks sliding down the water slide. Cost to adopt a duck is $5. The first 15 ducks through the finish line are the winners and prizes include a $10,000 cash grand prize plus gift cards to popular retail stores, restaurants, and other area businesses. All proceeds benefit the Center for Prevention of Abuse. For more information and to adopt ducks, visit https://www.duckrace.com/peoria

All funds raised through the Duck Race stay local and help build a safe and peaceful community. CFPA provides free and confidential services to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, and offers violence prevention education to students helping to prevent abuse before it starts.

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August 22, 2026 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)

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EastSide Centre

1 EastSide Drive

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Center for Prevention of Abuse

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Downtown Peoria Heights, ILProspect Road, between Glen and Kelly Avenues

The Great Heights Jamboreesat22aug1:00 pm11:00 pm

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The Great Heights Jamboree will take place at Tower Park (located at 4901 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 1 - 11 pm. Featuring live music from traditional American

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The Great Heights Jamboree will take place at Tower Park (located at 4901 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights) from 1 - 11 pm. Featuring live music from traditional American roots in the afternoon to rock, blues, funk, and soul after dark. Food vendors and a beer tent will be available. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com

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August 22, 2026 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Downtown Peoria Heights, IL

Prospect Road, between Glen and Kelly Avenues

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Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair

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