Visit Illinois Amish Country
Discover the Relaxing World of Rural Illinois
With more than 2,000 Amish families and 6,500 individuals in the area, Arthur, IL, is considered the heart of Amish Country in Illinois.
The Amish community was established here in 1865, and they still farm the rich land using horse-drawn equipment and operate numerous country shops that sell their locally produced goods.
In Arthur itself, you'll find gift shops, a bakery, fine art, craft shops, boutiques, furniture shops, and a choice of restaurants. Special events are frequent, so just about any time is good for a visit!
If you want to book a room at Arthur's Country Inn for an upcoming trip, just call (217) 240-7533 now and let us know how we can help you!
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Year-round our area features a host of special occasions for the whole family. Whether you like antique shows or fun runs, car shows or pageants, you'll find something coming up that will entertain you or someone you love.
Arthur features a great freedom celebration followed by the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair and in September 2023 our Sesquicentennial Celebration!
For a complete list of events, click the button below.
Arthur Calendar of Events
July 2023
SAT July 1 @ 12:00 am
Arthur Freedom Celebration and Fireworks
Eberhardt Park Arthur, United States
WED July 5 @ 8:00 am - July 8 @ 5:00 pm
92nd Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
Arthur Moultrie-Douglas Fair Grounds 301 Columbia, Arthur, IL, United States
August 2023
FRI August 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Arthur-Atwood Lions Club Tractor Pull
Arthur Moultrie-Douglas Fair Grounds 301 Columbia, Arthur, IL, United States
FRI August 25 @ 12:00 am - August 26 @ 12:00 am
Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale
September 2023
SAT September 2 @ 8:00 am - September 4 @ 5:00 pm
Arthur Sesquicentennial Celebration
Downtown Arthur, Illinois 138 South Vine St, Arthur, IL, United States
SAT September 2 @ 8:17 pm - September 4 @ 8:17 pm
50th Annual Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
Arthur - Town Wide
WED September 20 @ 8:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Patch
The Great Pumpkin Patch 2 miles South of Arthur Arthur, United States
November 2023
FRI November 10 - November 11
Fall Antique Show Weekend
Otto Center
SAT November 11 @ 12:00 am
Arthur Amish Country Christmas Kickoff
Downtown Arthur, Illinois 138 South Vine St, Arthur, IL, United States
December 2023
SAT December 2
Lighted Christmas Parade and Shopping extravaganza
Downtown Arthur, Illinois 138 South Vine St, Arthur, IL, United States
Neighboring city, Arcola, also provides many options throughout year to entertain their visitors. They host its annual Broomcorn Festival in September and multiple events to celebrate the holidays throughout December.
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Arcola Calendar of Events
June 2023
June 24
Pop The Top Car Show
Downtown Arcola
July 2023
July 5 – 9
Annual Mo-Do County Fair
Arthur, IL
August 2023
August 4 - 5
Arcola City Wide Garage Sale
August 11
4th Annual Our Town Arcola
Under the Downtown Pavilion at 5pm
August 26
Miss Arcola Pageant
September 2023
September 8 - 10
52nd Arcola Broomcorn Festival
November 2023
November 10 - 11
Country Spirit Antique Show
December 2023
December 2
4th Annual Jingle Jog One Mile Fun Run
December 2
Annual Holiday Bazaar
Arcola Center
December 9
Christmas Parade Downtown Arcola 6pm
Learn More About Arthur's Country Inn
Located at 785 E Columbia Street, Arthur, IL 61911. Arthur's Country Inn specializes in hotel-motel rooms and amenities in the heart of Amish Country. 15% Discounts for Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday stays. 1940s-style rooms with Amish-crafted furniture. Walking distance to Yoder’s Kitchen. Call or visit us today.
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