They say not too much happens in a small town. Life runs a little slower and a little more simple. Yet small towns in Illinois are rich in tradition, forging their own cultures that are unique to each place. Oftentimes, these traditions culminate in an annual celebration in the form of a festival, which showcases the very best of the town’s foods, arts, music, and community spirit. And for over a century, the oldest festival in Illinois has been an excellent example of that.

So let’s take a look!

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So, would you give the oldest festival in Illinois a visit? What’s your favorite festival in the Prairie State? Do you have a favorite festival tradition? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip by checking out the Windsor Harvest Picnic schedule of events, and the Windsor Harvest Picnic Facebook page. Interested in learning more about the oldest places in Illinois? Check out the oldest bar, oldest restaurant, oldest Dairy Queen, and oldest building!

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