Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!
Note: Fundraisers, sales, and meetings related to membership-based groups are not included on the calendar.
Half Century of Progress
Rantoul National Aviation Center
6 Aviation Center Dr.
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
(217) 893-1613
Make plans to attend the largest vintage farm equipment show in America.
The 2025 Half Century spectacular will showcase large daily field demonstrations, remarkable feature displays, a daily Parade of Power down the runway, and sanctioned tractor pulls.
Admission: $20/day; $40/4-day pass; Ages 12 and under are FREE!
The Half Century of Progress Show is the premier working vintage farm show in the United States. Held the weekend before the Farm Progress Show located in Decatur. Half Century of Progress allows visitors to experience what farming and agriculture was like 50 years ago and beyond with live demonstrations, attractions, and fellowship.