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Typical Month
July
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Duration
6 days
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Size
small
About Menard County Fair
The Menard County Fair in Petersburg is a six-day mid-July celebration in Lincoln's New Salem country, serving the historical agricultural communities of Menard County.
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.
Visitor Tips
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.
Places to Stay Nearby
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