Before You Go
Ridgeway is in Gallatin County at the southeastern tip of Illinois near the Ohio River — the county is one of Illinois's least populous and most rural, retaining a genuine frontier character.
On the Midway
Expect youth livestock judging, 4-H competitions, local food vendors, and the close-knit community spirit of one of Illinois's most rural and least-populated counties.
What to Know
Ridgeway's Gallatin County Fair is a two-day mid-September celebration in the Saline River country of extreme southeastern Illinois, one of the state's smallest and most intimate county fairs.
Heading to Gallatin County Fair?
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