Chilling Out in the country… lazy days, county fairs, summer festivals, fishing along the banks of the Rock, strolling the trails of our many state parks.
Don’t let the rest of the summer days and nights slip away without taking advantage! And, that won’t be difficult to do given all that our area has to offer in the month of August. Take a look below to find out more!
For an full description of the experiences our city offers, check out: cityoforegon.org
Ogle County Fair
July 28th-August 1st 2021 Ogle County Fairgrounds, Oregon IL
The fair features a rodeo, County Fair Queen Pageant, carnival rides, concessions, live entertainment, tractor pulls, 4-H shows, demolition derby, and competitions. Price of admission ticket includes rides! $8 admission with rides wristband. 3 years old and under admitted free (additional $3 for ride wristband)
Bring the whole family to enjoy a night at the fair! Everyone is guaranteed a good time! Click here for schedule and all the details. Don’t miss an experience thousands enjoy each year! Check us out on Facebook too.
Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival
Rochelle, IL August 13-15th 2021
This is not a festival you want to miss! Come and enjoy the parade, the Hub City Cruiser Car Show, the Craft Show, live entertainment, and so much more! Click here for a full schedule of events.
The Lincoln Highway was one of the earliest transcontinental highways for automobiles across the United States of America. Conceived in 1912 by Indiana entrepreneur Carl G. Fisher, and formally dedicated October 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway ran coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City west to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. The National Lincoln Highway Museum is in nearby Franklin Grove, IL.
The Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA) Presents their Annual Renewable Energy Fair
August 19-20, 2017 Ogle County Fair Grounds
Do you support going green? Learn more about sustainable energy development in Illinois by checking out the hands-on opportunities at this fair to learn about the benefits, potentials, and uses of renewable energy and energy-efficiency for our homes and businesses. Click here to visit their website to find out more about the schedule.
Drop a Line and do Some Fishing at Jacks Landing
Jacks Landing is a 10 acre site operated by the Oregon Park District. It is located at the corner of 2nd Street and Lafeyette Street in Daysville.
Find out if saying, “here fishy fishy” actually works! Park users can enjoy almost .5 miles of hiking trails and riverfront access for fishing and canoeing. Jack’s Landing is a unique property that caters to nature enthusiasts.
Get Ready to Have Some Fun at Lake LaDonna’s Karaoke Weekend!
– First Weekend in August at Lake LaDonna Campground near Oregon, IL
If you like music, singing along, learning song lyrics, or karaoke then this is your weekend!!! Sing along to them in style with “DJ”
Please note activities with * require a small participation fee. Additional information & Sign up for additional activities at LLDActivities@gmail.com
Activities can change without notification.
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