Visit Illinois Amish Country
Discover the Relaxing World of Rural Illinois
With more than 2,000 Amish families and 6,500 individuals in the area, Arthur, IL, is considered the heart of Amish Country in Illinois.
The Amish community was established here in 1865, and they still farm the rich land using horse-drawn equipment and operate numerous country shops that sell their locally produced goods.
In Arthur itself, you'll find gift shops, a bakery, fine art, craft shops, boutiques, furniture shops, and a choice of restaurants. Special events are frequent, so just about any time is good for a visit!
If you want to book a room at Arthur's Country Inn for an upcoming trip, just call (217) 240-7533 now and let us know how we can help you!
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Check Out Events in Arthur and Arcola
Year-round our area features a host of special occasions for the whole family. Whether you like antique shows or fun runs, car shows or pageants, you'll find something coming up that will entertain you or someone you love.
Arthur features a great freedom celebration followed by the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair and in September 2026 our Sesquicentennial Celebration!
For a complete list of events, click the button below.
Arthur 2026 Calendar of Events
MAY
15 (Fri)
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL (Otto Center)
JUNE
5 & 6 (Fri/Sat)
Townwide garage sales
27
(Sat)
Freedom Celebration Parade (DOWNTOWN)
Freedom Celebration/Fireworks (Jurgens Park)
JULY
3 & 4 (Fri/Sat)
Horse Progress Days (Lavern Yoder Farm)
27- AUG 2 (Mon-Sun)
95th Annual Moultrie/Douglas County Fair (Fairgrounds)
31- AUG 1 (Fri/Sat)
Steam Threshing Days (Heritage Center)
AUGUST
21 & 22 (Fri/Sat)
Mennonite Relief Sale (Otto Center)
SEPTEMBER
4 & 5 (Fri/Sat)
53rd Amish Cheese Festival
11 & 12
(Fri/Sat)
Townwide Garage Sales
16
(Wed)
Great Pumpkin Patch Opens
18 (Fri)
Haven of Care Benefit
(Otto Center)
25 & 26
(Fri/Sat)
Semi-Annual Toy Auction
& (Tri County Facility)
Semi-Annual Consignment Sale
OCTOBER
23 & 24 (Fri/Sat)
Hati Benefit Auction (Otto Center)
24-31 (Sat-Sat)
Lighted Pumpkin House (Downtown)
NOVEMBER
7 (Sat)
Bi-Annual Fish Fry (Otto Center)
&
Antique Tool Auction
(Tri County Facility)
13
& 14
(Fri/Sat)
Homesteaders Antique Show (Arthur Sale Barn)
Gathering on the Prairie Antique Show
(Otto Center)
27 (Fri)
Black Friday Shopping (Downtown Arthur)
Auction
(Tri County Facility)
28 (Sat)
Auction (Tri County Facility)
DECEMBER
5 (Sat)
Candy Cane Wonderland
&
Lighted Christmas Parade
Neighboring city, Arcola, also provides many options throughout year to entertain their visitors. They host its annual Broomcorn Festival in September and multiple events to celebrate the holidays throughout December.
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Arcola 2026 Calendar of Events
MAY
22 (Fri)
Splash Pad Opens
28 (Thurs)
Sweep, Sip, and Stroll
JUNE
11-13 (Thurs - Sat)
Raggedy Ann Rally
14 (Sun)
Children's Day
28 (Sun)
City Fireworks
AUGUST
8 (Sat)
Touch a Truck
8 & 9 (Sat/Sun)
City Wide Garage Sales
SEPTEMBER
11-13 (Fri-Sun)
55th Annual Broomcorn Festival
OCTOBER
10 (Sat)
Pop the Top Car Show
NOVEMBER
13 & 14 (Fri/Sat)
Country Spirit Antique Show
DECEMBER
5 (Sat)
Great Christmas Sweep
Learn More About Arthur's Country Inn
Located at 785 E Columbia Street, Arthur, IL 61911. Arthur's Country Inn specializes in hotel-motel rooms and amenities in the heart of Amish Country. 1940s-style rooms with Amish-crafted furniture. Walking distance to Yoder’s Kitchen. Call or visit us today.
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