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Typical Month
July
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Duration
5 days
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Size
medium
About Heart of Illinois Fair
The Heart of Illinois Fair in Peoria is a five-day mid-July celebration in the state's third-largest metropolitan area, drawing large crowds from Peoria and the surrounding central Illinois region.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the community spirit of the Illinois River's most important city.
Visitor Tips
Peoria is on the Illinois River bluffs — the city was once one of the most important inland ports in North America, and "Will it play in Peoria?" remains an American idiom.
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