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• Blog - Turning Your Tailgate into an Orange & Blue Weeken

  Tailgating is a way of life in Champaign-Urbana, with Fighting Illini Football weekends taking center stage from September–November. The party doesn’t have to stop with game day. Take your orange & blue pride and make a weekend visit on the University of Illinois campus and beyond.

• Blog - 2022 Boneyard Arts Festival Preview

  Celebrating 20 years, the Boneyard Arts Festival returns this weekend to Champaign County. Happening April 1–3 in over 70 venues representing over 100 artists, this annual event is like no other arts festival around, and that’s a really good thing.

• Blog - St. Patrick's Day Events in the Greater Champaign

  Live performances, tasty Reuben sandwiches, a green light glow, and so much more—the greater Champaign County area is capturing the essence of St. Patrick’s Day with a variety of events this year! If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out this list below.

• Blog - Interview: Rad Lad Games Opening Soon in Mahomet

  Rad Lad Games is planning to open on Mahomet's Main Street in August and you can learn more about the store in this Q+A with the owner!

• Blog - Love is in the Air Throughout the Greater Champaig

  From spending an intimate date night with your sweetie at the Literary to cozying up at the Rose Bowl accompanied by live music—regardless of your spirit for Valentine’s Day, we have a fun list of events for you to check out during one of the loveliest times of the year.

• Blog - Holiday Happenings in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  The holiday season is a magical time in the Champaign-Urbana area, with a mix of small-town charm and vibrant community events. Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, there’s plenty to see, do, and experience. Here’s your guide to the most festive happenings this year!

• Blog - What is Plan for Vacation Day?

  There's a lot that goes into why vacation matters, so let's walk through some of the big things to know about National Plan for Vacation Day.

• Blog - Juneteenth in the Champaign-Urbana Area

  Juneteenth, commemorating the day when the last enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, is a deeply meaningful holiday rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural significance—especially on a local level. Here in the Champaign-Urbana area, Juneteenth isn’t j...2025!

• Blog - Where to Witness Holiday Lights in the Champaign-U

  Here’s your guide to experiencing the most enchanting holiday lights in the Champaign-Urbana area!

• Blog - A Guide to Historic Farm Days (2023)

  At the I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Showgrounds, attendees will see a ton of amazing things, so be sure not to miss these 8 highlights over the four-day Historic Farm Days in Penfield.