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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Colt World Series
Mtn Dew Park • Aug 01 – Aug 05 @ 10AM
Marion will host the Colt World Series, an international baseball tournament, in August 2025 at Mtn Dew Park. Multiple games will be played between August 1st…
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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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Williamson County Illinois Fair
Williamson County Fairgrounds • Aug 02 – Aug 09 @ 5PM
Join the Williamson County Illinois Fair from August 2-9, 2025, in Marion, IL, for carnival rides, contests, live music, delicious food, and agricultural exhibits. Fun for…
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