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The Illinois Amish country has events each week throughout the year rangign from festivals to auctions and sales.

Special Events in the Amish Country

The Illinois Amish country hosts festival and special events throughout the year and are constantly adding new events each season.  These events range from small town fairs and festivals to multi state sponsored sales and auctions.

Some of Amish countries large festivals include The Arthur Cheese Festival, Arcola Broomcorn Festival, Arthur Spring Festival,  Atwood Apple Dumpling Festival, and Tuscola Spring Festival.  One of the newer events is Arthur's CIBR-BBQ competition.  After just a couple years Arthur has built a festival that draws 50 professional bbq'ers and close to ten thousand spectators.

Amish country is also known for coming together in time of need.  There are numerous auctions held around the Amish countryside to help those less fortunate.  Each year they hold the Mennonite Relief Sale which is a community effort of many churches and individuals to help bring agricultural assistance, community development and social services for the hungry and needy of the world.  They also hold a large auction called the Haiti Benefit Auction which is a two-day bake sale, Amish quilt sale, and furniture auction to provide for those less fortunate in Haiti.

These are just a few example of some of the events that take place in the Amish country and the surrounding towns.  Please check our calendar of events to see other events that are taking place each weekend throughout the year.  If you would like help making arrangements to visit the Amish country during a festival please visit http://www.acmtours.com .