County Fair Guide

Saline County Fair

Harrisburg, Illinois

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Typical Month

July

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Duration

7 days

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Size

small

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Founded

Since 1865

Highlights

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Saline County's mining and farming heritage.

Saline County Fair Overview

In Harrisburg, the Saline County Fair is a seven-day mid-July celebration in the coal mining country of southern Illinois, serving the communities of Saline County in the Shawnee Hills.

Good to Know

Harrisburg is in Saline County near the Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest — the dramatic sandstone formations and forested ridges of the Shawnee Hills surround this southern Illinois community.

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