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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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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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Brawl-O-Ween with the Southern Illinois Roller Gremlins

The Pavilion  •  Oct 25 – Oct 26 @ 8AM

Join us for a weekend of high-energy roller derby action, community spirit, and fun for all ages. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the excitement…

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Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off

Marion Elks Lodge #800 •  Nov 01 @ 10AM

The 16th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off is back again at the Marion Elks #800 on November 1st at 10 am.

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