What You'll Find There
Expect youth livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of this unique Ohio River border town.
Local Tips
Metropolis is the official hometown of Superman (there's a 15-foot bronze statue in the town square) — the Ohio River, Fort Massac State Park, and the bridge to Kentucky are nearby.
The Fair
Metropolis is home to the Massac County Youth Fair, which is a ten-day mid-July celebration in the southernmost tip of Illinois, where the Ohio River meets Superman's official hometown.
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