About Coles County Fair
The Coles County Fair in Charleston is an eight-day late-July celebration in east-central Illinois, drawing crowds from Eastern Illinois University and the surrounding agricultural community.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of a college and farming county.
Visitor Tips
Charleston is home to Eastern Illinois University and is the seat of Coles County — Lincoln's parents are buried at nearby Shiloh Cemetery, and the county has strong Lincoln heritage.
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