The Northwest Illinois Calendar
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154 upcoming festivals, concerts, markets and main-street traditions across all four counties.
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Festivals, fundraisers, live music, farmers markets — if it happens in Carroll, Lee, Ogle or Whiteside County, we want it here. It’s free.
- Festivals & FairsFeaturedWhiteside County FairAug 18 – Aug 22Whiteside County Fairgrounds · MorrisonFive days of livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides and grandstand entertainment — plus the harness horse racing that sets this fair apart from the others in the region.
Festivals & FairsWhiteside County Fair8:30 AM – 10:00 PMWhiteside County Fairgrounds · MorrisonThe Whiteside County Fair returns to Morrison, Illinois, Aug. 18–22, 2026, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. This classic county fair brings together agriculture, entertainment, food, family activities, and small-town tradition for several days of summer fun.
