County Fair Guide

Western Illinois Fair

Griggsville, Illinois

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2026 Dates

June 17–21, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

What to Know

Griggsville is home to the Western Illinois Fair, which is a five-day mid-June celebration serving the western Illinois communities along the Illinois River, one of the region's longest-running agricultural fairs.

On the Midway

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the river-town agricultural community spirit of western Illinois.

Before You Go

Griggsville is in Pike County — the town is famously home to Purple Martin Capital of the Nation, with more purple martin houses per capita than anywhere else in the US.

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