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• Blog - Eat Fresh. Eat Local.

  As you approach the greater Champaign County area from any direction, you’ll see miles of farmland overflowing with traditional crops such as corn, soy and wheat. Look harder, and you’ll find dozens of additional farms growing and raising food that sustain us year-round. We enjoy the bou...ents.

• Blog - ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival Preview

  ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival consists of some of the world's most talented musicians all playing in one unique space: the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Read our guide to this Outside of Ordinary festival!

• Blog - Independence Week Fireworks in the Greater Champai

  Curious about when to head out and catch fireworks? Luckily, there are lit skies to be seen Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the greater Champaign County area.

• Blog - Must-Stop Foodie Spots in Champaign County

  Foodies, rejoice! We’ve created a mouthwatering guide to all things food in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - Illini Gameday Must-Haves for Watching From Home

  We can't bring 15,000+ people to your house for the game, but we can utilize some local businesses to recreate some of our favorite elements of watching sports and cheering on our favorite team.

• Blog - Shop Local: Farmers’ Markets in the Champaign-Ur

  Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest local produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2025 farmers market season in Champaign, Urbana, Homer, Mahomet, and Monticello.

• Blog - Five Ideas for Planning Family Activities

  With so many options for things to do and places to see, we’ve got your next family activity plans covered!

• Blog - Keep Summer Alive: A Before School Starts Bucket L

  There’s plenty of time to keep summer alive before the kids go back to school, so we’ve compiled a before-school-starts bucket list for kids, including outdoor activities, amazing attractions, and some last-minute fun and games before the bell rings on the 2022-2023 school year.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Local Breweries

  Check out some of the best local breweries around the state of Illinois!

• Blog - 14 Family-Friendly Events for the Month of January

  We have plenty of family-friendly events for the month of January in Champaign County!