What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of this historically significant central Illinois county.
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Petersburg is the seat of Menard County near New Salem, where Abraham Lincoln lived as a young man — Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site reconstructs the village where he grew into a leader.
About Menard County Fair
Held annually in Petersburg, the Menard County Fair is a six-day mid-July celebration in Lincoln's New Salem country, serving the historical agricultural communities of Menard County.
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