THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY
ABOVE: Workers were putting the finishing touches on rides the day before the Vermilion County Fair opened in Oakwood.
Around the area
With fair week under way in Melvin (Ford County) and Oakwood (Vermilion), here’s a look at the local lineup through summer:
Georgetown Fair: July 5-12
DeWitt County Fair: July 5-13
Fisher Fair: July 6-12
Farmer City Fair: July 14-19
Iroquois County Fair: July 15-20
Champaign County Fair: July 18-26
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair: July 25-Aug. 2
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OAKWOOD — It’s fair time again in Vermilion County, and this year’s event is about remembering its roots and showcasing the community.
The Vermilion County Fair starts today and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds, off U.S. 150 and Interstate 74.
While some standard features remain the same — including free, unlimited rides with the $10 price of admission — there’s plenty new to experience:
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