As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in central Illinois, it's also time to enjoy local festivals, check out a variety of concerts, enjoy the HOI Fair and more. Here are 15 things to do in ...

The 2025 California State Fair returns to the Capitol this month, bringing two weeks of music, magic, mouthwatering food and memory-making moments, plus new weekday hours to keep the fun going even ...

Correction: A previous version of this story included incorrect info about fireworks. As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in central Illinois, it's also time to enjoy local festivals, check ...

It’s finally here — the first day of the 160th Great Minnesota Get-Together, filled with food, fun and people-watching. Want to stay in the loop on all things fair-related? Sign up for Essential State ...

In Utah, there’s no shortage of Fourth of July festivities. Many cities and towns celebrate with a patriotic parade, fun run, or concert. Often, they do it all. Six Utah towns stage rodeos over the ...