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76th Grand Detour Arts Festival

Sun, Sep 07 , 2025 • 9:00am - 4:00pm

8334 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour, IL 61021

The tradition continues–rain or shine!

The 76th Grand Detour Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, September 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, IL.

The festival is one of the oldest outdoor art shows in Illinois. It features a juried art exhibition, a student art show, live music, food vendors, and blacksmith demonstrations. The student art show features the work of local kids from elementary to college.

Admission is free, and the John Deere home, archeological museum, and blacksmith’s exhibits will also be open.

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