A Closer Look
In Altamont, the Effingham County Fair is an eight-day early-August celebration in the heart of south-central Illinois, serving the agricultural communities of Effingham County.
Fair Highlights
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Effingham County's farming tradition.
Planning Your Visit
Altamont is in Effingham County where I-57 and I-70 intersect — Effingham County's central location makes it a crossroads of southern and central Illinois agriculture.
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