The 151st Whiteside County Fair takes place Aug.16-20, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL.

The 151st Whiteside County Fair takes place Aug.16-20, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL.

The 151st Whiteside County Fair takes place Aug.16-20, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL.

The 151st Whiteside County Fair takes place Aug.16-20, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL.

The 151st Whiteside County Fair takes place Aug.16-20, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL.

One-day event. Pfeiffer Farms presents its 2nd annual Craft, Vendor, & Farmers Market in Ashton, IL on Aug. 13, 2022.

The Dixon Petunia Festival is set for 5 days in Downtown Dixon, June 30-July 4, 2022.

The Dixon Petunia Festival is set for 5 days in Downtown Dixon, June 30-July 4, 2022.

The city of Rochelle presents its Independence Day Celebration on July 2 with a parade at 11 a.m. and then fireworks at dusk at Atwood Park.

The Dixon Petunia Festival is set for 5 days in Downtown Dixon, June 30-July 4, 2022.

Enjoy this family-friendly event on the Rock River at RB&W Park for Rock Falls' Independence Day Celebration--July 1, 2022, 5-10 p.m.

The Dixon Petunia Festival is set for 5 days in Downtown Dixon, June 30-July 4, 2022.

The Dixon Petunia Festival is set for 5 days in Downtown Dixon, June 30-July 4, 2022.

Enjoy 2 days of music, food, and crafts at Rock Falls' Summer Splash, June 24-25, at RB&W Riverfront Park.

Enjoy 2 days of music, food, and crafts at Rock Falls' Summer Splash, June 24-25, at RB&W Riverfront Park.

Dixon Pride Festival takes place in front of Val's Place, 316 W 1st St, Dixon, IL, from 4-11 p.m. Admission

Three days of community events and music during the Milledgeville Jamboree, June 3-5, 2022.

Three days of community events and music during the Milledgeville Jamboree, June 3-5, 2022.

Three days of community events and music during the Milledgeville Jamboree, June 3-5, 2022.

Registration from 9 am to noon and the car show runs from noon to 3 pm.

May 27th through the 29th Mt Carroll will host their annual Mayfest celebration on the Shimer Square campus.

Thomson Depot Days take place in various locations of Thomson, IL on May 27-28, 2022.

May 27th through the 29th Mt Carroll will host their annual Mayfest celebration on the Shimer Square campus.

Thomson Depot Days take place in various locations of Thomson, IL on May 27-28, 2022.

May 27th through the 29th Mt Carroll will host their annual Mayfest celebration on the Shimer Square campus.

OCT 2-3 | FULTON'S HERITAGE CANYON: Join Fulton as they host their Annual Fall Festival, This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children

50th Autumn on Parade festival in scenic Oregon, Illinois. Crafters, vendors, farmers market, parade, car & tractor show, and an Olde English Faire at Stronghold Castle.

AUG. 17-21 | MORRISON: The 150th Whiteside County Fair has a plethora of old-fashioned events. Harness racing is one of them!

JULY 28-AUG 1 | OREGON: The Ogle County Fair highlights the achievements of local agriculturally involved 4H and FFA clubs and offers fun for the entire family.  Features of the fair include Live entertainment, demolition derby, tractor pull, rodeo, Midway and good food. 

JULY 22-25 | AMBOY: The Lee County 4-H Fair & Jr. Show gets underway on Thursday, July 22 and runs through the 25th. A piece of Americana this is.

JUNE 16 -20 | POLO: The Polo Town & Country Days enjoy family-friendly activities, carnival, fireworks, a swap meet, and Polo Car Show.

Join Stillman Valley as they host the Annual Stillman Valley Fall Festival this event is for all ages featuring carnival rides, live music, fireworks, concessions and more - admission is free!

Join Stillman Valley as they host the Annual Stillman Valley Fall Festival this event is for all ages featuring carnival rides, live music, fireworks, concessions and more - admission is free!

Join Stillman Valley as they host the Annual Stillman Valley Fall Festival this event is for all ages featuring carnival rides, live music, fireworks, concessions and more - admission is free!

Join us RB&W District Park in Rock Falls for the annual Taste of Fiesta and celebrate Hispanic heritage month!

SEPT. 21 | NACHUSA GRASSLANDS is proud to celebrate the state’s prairie heritage during its annual fall Autumn on the Prairie Festival.

SEPT. 21 | MORRISON: Morrison’s downtown is transformed into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town.

SEPT. 14 | STERLING-ROCK FALLS: Fiesta Days is a two-weekend celebration of the Twin Cities' Latino heritage and culture. The parade is Sept 14 and the Taste of Fiesta is Sept 21.

AUG 10 | DIXON: Join Dixon for a night of mystery featuring street performers, a magic show, fireworks, AND new this year -- a scavenger hunt!

4th Annual Morrison Summer Extravaganza

July 12-14 | BYRON: Bags tournament, carnival, 2 beer gardens, 5K run, parade, and a quilt show are just a few of the family-friendly events in town. 

Music, Games, Food, Vendors, Beer Garden, Races, Car Show, Dancing, AND MUCH MORE

JUNE 21-22 | ROCK FALLS: Rock Falls Summer Splash features 2 full days of family-friendly fun on the Riverfront. FIREWORKS, too. Each day is action-packed and each night is designed to bring the community together to celebrate the best of summer.

JUNE 15 | OREGON: The Rockin’ River Fest takes place in downtown Oregon from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., on Saturday, June 15th.