County Fair Guide

Lawrence County Fair

Sumner, Illinois

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2026 Dates

July 11–16, 2026

Duration

6 days

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Size

small

Visitor Tips

Sumner is in Lawrence County along the Wabash River — the county's oil history and fertile river bottomlands give it a distinctive character on the Illinois-Indiana border.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Lawrence County's agricultural and petroleum heritage.

About Lawrence County Fair

In Sumner, the Lawrence County Fair is a six-day mid-July celebration in the Wabash River oil country of southeastern Illinois, serving the farming and oil-producing communities of Lawrence County.

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