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• Ag for Everyone

  Champaign-Urbana: The Heart of Agriculture Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, we’re home to some of the richest soil in the world—supporting a thriving agricultural economy and a brilliant array of farm experiences, food destinations, and cutting-edge innovations. From traditio...rary.

• Blog - A Guide to Half Century of Progress 2021

  Half Century of Progress is one of the largest farm shows in the country. This year, it returns to Rantoul and is certain to be something curious onlookers will want to check out!G

• Blog - Top Spots to Enjoy Champaign-Urbana's Local Flavor

  Farms, large and small, surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can enjoy or pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Outdoor Art

  Check out some of the state's must-see outdoor art as you plan your day and weekend road trips!

• Blog - Amazing August Food Fests

  Summer and food festivals: we challenge you to name a better combination! A ton of great end-of-summer food festivals happen all over the greater Champaign County area, and we want to make sure you have August all planned out!

• Blog - A Celebration of Fresh, Local Flavors

  With some of the richest soil in the world, the greater Champaign County area has a bounty of fresh ingredients. Discover our top recommendations for eating local.

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 10 Outside of Ordinary Events in Ju

  Fourth of July events will get their separate blog, but let's look at the rest of the month to come and see what Outside of Ordinary events there are to enjoy!

• Blog - Ways to Play in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  From enriching educational experiences like the Engineering Open House to thrilling outdoor adventures, here's a comprehensive guide on ways to play (for all ages!) in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - 10 Experiences for your Summer Road Trip that Won

  Keeping your summer road trips close to home this year? While we continue to fill our tank to get us around, missing out on summer experiences is still a must. Champaign County is bursting with budget-friendly activities so you don’t have to miss out on summer fun. Here are our top ten ide...mmer.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 5/13

  Is this finally the week we get warm and stay there? Let’s hope so, because spring concerts and outdoor adventure are ramping up in the greater Champaign County area.