County Fair Guide

Williamson County Fair

Marion, Illinois

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Typical Month

August

Duration

8 days

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Size

small

About Williamson County Fair

The Williamson County Fair in Marion is an eight-day early-August celebration in the coal mining country of southern Illinois, serving the communities of Williamson County.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Williamson County's coal and agricultural heritage.

Visitor Tips

Marion is in Williamson County in southern Illinois — the county has a dramatic coal mining history including the Herrin Massacre of 1922, and is at the edge of the Shawnee Hills.

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