The summer fun is still in full swing, even as we gear up for the new school year and its end. There are still lots of fun things to do in July and August here in Marshall during the summer. The town pool is still going strong. Our Friday nights at the town square in downtown Marshall are on for a few more weeks with our Farmer’s Market and concerts from the Marshall City band.
Wrapping up the end of this month is one of Marshall’s most favorite events (and there is still time to sign up to participate). Every year, Marshall hosts the annual Lemonade Stand Contest, a beloved summer event for the whole family. Your creative youngsters will love being involved in this as a participant. This one is for the budding entrepreneurs in the family who want to be part of one of the oldest business models for kids ever invented…The Lemonade Stand. How many of us set up a card table on the lawn on a hot summer day, set up our lemonade stand, and waved at the cars going by in hopes that they would stop and buy a cup of our lemonade? If so, you know the thrill of making that sale and being your own boss for the first time.
If you have a little business-minded young one at home who wants to participate, sign them up and let their business skills shine. As it is the 250th anniversary of our amazing country, this year, we are encouraging all participants to show off their American spirit. We want to see the stands decorated in red, white, and blue themes to keep the celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary going.
Here are the details for participating:
Who can participate: The event is open to participating young entrepreneurs who are in school up to the 6th grade level.
The Cost: Registration is completely FREE.
The Event Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Location: Downtown Marshall, Illinois
Rules: Stands must be between 4 feet and 6 feet wide. Participants must provide their own lemonade and cups, preferably small Dixie cups.
Set up time: 5pm to 6pm
Judging: 6pm to 7:15
Awards given at 7:30 pm.
Click the link to register for a spot: https://forms.gle/rLEiywKUiUVPATZs8
You don’t have to set up a stand to be part of the fun and the action. You can come as a participant and lemonade lover and support the event.
Early August fun in Marshall, Illinois:
Get ready for one of Marshall’s most anticipated annual events—the Clark County Fair!
The Clark County Fair has been part of the fabric of Marshall for many, many years. This event brings our community together to celebrate agriculture, local talent, and hometown pride, offering something for everyone. The Fair includes grandstand events, livestock shows, delicious fair food, and entertainment, including a carnival with rides, open Tuesday through Saturday at the fair.
The Date: August 3rd – 8th, 2026
Location: The Clark County Fairgrounds
502 N. 2nd St., Marshall, Illinois
This Year’s Grandstand Events include the following:
- Monday – Queen Pageant
- Tuesday – T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo
- Wednesday – Harness Racing
- Thursday – Autocross
- Friday – Motocross
- Saturday – Demo Derby
Pricing:
Gate Fee – $12 per day. Rides are included. Kids under 5 are free to attend.
Monday – Bleachers – free
Reserved seats – $10
Tuesday and Wednesday – Bleachers – $7
Reserved seats – $10
Thursday – Bleachers – $7
Reserved seats – $10
Friday and Saturday – Bleachers – $7
Reserved seats – $10
Pit passes for either Motocross or Derby – $20
The Clark County Fair Association, a valued member of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the event. Marshall is honored to have this event as one of the great traditions of our community, helping keep our agricultural heritage alive. Every year, the fair helps families and friends create memories. The event is loved not only by our residents but by the many visitors who come from miles and miles away to enjoy this fair.
Soon, the summer fun will come to an end. Kids will go back to school and the days will begin to get shorter, the nights longer, but for now… Let’s enjoy the wonderful things we get to participate in right here in our own backyard.
