A Closer Look
Golconda's Pope County Fair celebrates Illinois least populous county on the Ohio River — Golconda sits on the Ohio River bluffs, and the Garden of the Gods and Bell Smith Springs within the county Shawnee National Forest land define a county of exceptional natural beauty and genuine remoteness.
Fair Highlights
Expect a small fair with livestock exhibits, 4-H competitions, local food vendors, and the spirit of one of Illinois most rural and forested counties.
Planning Your Visit
Golconda sits on the Ohio River below tall limestone bluffs. Illinois Cave Hollow Natural Area and the Shawnee National Forest land covering much of the county provide outstanding hiking and wildlife viewing. The county has no fast food restaurants and no traffic lights.
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