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• Illini Esports Invitational

  Welcome Gamers & Fans to Champaign-Urbana! We're thrilled to welcome the inaugural Illini Esports Invitational to Champaign-Urbana and the State Farm Center. As a community and campus that thrives on technology and innovation, we're positive that your experience between the action at ...nbsp;

• Beep Baseball to Hold First Tournament for Blind in Champaign County

  Colbert Park in Savoy will host four teams for the inaugural Champaign Beepball Tournament, July 10–11, 2021. Hosted by the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA), the tournament is an adaptive version of baseball for the blind, low-vision, and legally blind.

• Blog - Six LGBTQIA+ Events to Participate in for Pride Mo

  Drag shows, live music, dancing, face-painting, and so much more—we invite you to check out all of the queer-friendly events the greater Champaign county area has to offer this month.

• Blog - Fight the Heat with Frozen Treats

  It can be hard to keep cool when the humidity, sun, and temperature are all trying to outdo each other. Don’t sweat it! There are plenty of places in the greater Champaign County area to grab a frozen treat to fight the heat.

• Blog - Creative Ways to Show Someone You're Thankful For

  Read about tips to show someone you're thankful for them by shopping local!

• Blog - Top 10 Must-Attend Festivals in Champaign County

  The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for festivals and events that are sure to give your Instagram followers FOMO. We’ve created a list of our top 10 festivals, featuring the best in music, culture and food, so you don’t miss out.

• Blog - Farmers Market Tips for Fall

  As a new season breaks through the summer months, one thing is far from over: farmers market season.

• Blog - 2022 Fourth of July Events in the Champaign County

  If you're eager to make plans for the holiday weekend, then there's good news. Fourth of July events in the Champaign County Area start as early as this weekend! Here's your guide to the major celebrations, parades, and fireworks displays taking place this year.

• Blog - Spotlight: Uniting Pride with Nicole Frydman

  With over 15 years championing the needs of our local LGBTQ+ community, I sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of Operations of the UP Center, to learn more about United Pride’s history, programming, and her role in helping sustain such an important organization in our community at large.

• Blog - 10 Local NYE Events to Ring in the New Year 2022

  From live music to dancing, fanfare or something lowkey—C-U has a variety of options to ring in the New Year!