Nothing says summer like peaches. The sticky sweet taste of this fruit is iconic to the season, and there’s an event coming up in early August you’ll want to mark your calendar for. This summer peach festival is a local favorite that all Illinoisans need to visit.

Whether or not you love peaches, you’ll find something to enjoy at this two-day event. Scroll on for more details.

The 82nd annual Cobden Peach Festival will take place this summer August 4-5, 2019. It is a family fair known for its incredible carnival, entertaining contests, and homemade peach treats.
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The event begins around 4 p.m. on both days with carnival rides and games which last until 10 p.m. Kids of all ages look forward to this event all year long.
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The most popular reason to visit this fair is for the fresh peaches from local orchards. You'll also get to try homemade food, the most desired of which are the peach cobblers and pies.
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Additional actives include a 5K walk/run, the Peach Queen contest, bingo, raffles, live music both nights, and a parade on Saturday.
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Nothing brings out the community like this annual event. Just about everyone in the area comes to the Cobden Community Park for the community atmosphere and fresh peaches in August.
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Admission to this summer peach festival is free. Proceeds from sales made during the event go toward the community and other local charitable projects.
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This summer peach festival always takes place the first Friday and Saturday of August in this small town of about 1,200 residents every year. Come out and see for yourself what has kept it going for so long.
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Address: 117 South Appleknocker Drive, Cobden IL 62920

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