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Experience the excitement: A preview of the 2024 Knox County Fair

From a carnival and fair food, to livestock displays, to grandstand events like stock car races, a concert, tractor pull and more, there's something for everyone at the Knox County Fair in Knoxville.

The oldest county fair in Illinois is set for July 8-13 at the Knox County Fairgrounds.

Josh Smith, Ted Inness and Darcy Thorpe of the Knox County Fair board join WGIL's Chris Postin to preview the fair on this episode of Galesburg In Focus.

From left, Josh Smith, Ted Inness and Darcy Thorpe of the Knox County Fair board.
From left, Josh Smith, Ted Inness and Darcy Thorpe of the Knox County Fair board. (CHRIS POSTIN/WGIL)

 

From a carnival and fair food, to livestock displays, to grandstand events like stock car races, a concert, tractor pull and more, there’s something

 

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