Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana

About Champaign County Fairgrounds

Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana hosts an annual fair featuring harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, and a demolition derby. Visitors watch standardbred horses compete in harness racing events at designated post times throughout the fair week. The grounds feature livestock exhibits including pig, goat, and sheep barns, with a pig and calf scramble for participants. A wiener dog racing competition and a queen contest showcase traditional fair entertainment. The fairgrounds offer rides operating during set daily hours and a grandstand for viewing competitive events. Facilities include horse arenas, multiple restroom locations, rabbit barns, and designated parking areas with shuttle services available from the Powell Avenue gate. The fair accommodates overnight visitors with camping spaces that include water and electric service. The attraction suits families seeking classic agricultural fair experiences, from watching competitions to exploring livestock areas and enjoying rides and entertainment activities.