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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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Pi(e) Day Roller Derby Double Header

The Pavilion •  Mar 14 @ 5PM

Experience the thrill of roller derby as the Southern Illinois Roller Gremlins battle Clarksville Roller Derby before the Bakers take on the Nerds. Expect big hits,…

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Semi Annual Kidsignment Expo

The Pavilion of the City of Marion •  Mar 19 – Mar 21 @ 10AM

The largest selection of new and like new items for children of all ages. Find everything from cribs and bedding to clothing and sports equipment!

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Magpie Market Days- Spring Vintage Market

The Pavilion •  Mar 27 – Mar 29 @ 10AM

From boutique clothes to cinnamon rolls, this market has it all!  Shop from over 100 vendors from 14 states. Grab some grub from your choice of…

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