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2026 MCLEANSBORO FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10TH-12TH

By Mark Wells Sep 3, 2026 | 5:52 AM

The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club’s Fall Festival will return to downtown McLeansboro for three days of carnival rides, live entertainment, contests, and other activities September 10th through the 12th.

Festivities begin Thursday, September 10th with carnival rides opening at 6 p.m., followed by the Little Miss Fall Festival. The Cultural Arts Show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the courthouse basement. Gospel Night featuring the Chuck Wagon Gang begins at 7 p.m.

Friday’s activities include carnival rides beginning at 6 p.m. and the Cultural Arts Show from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eli Alger and The Faster Horses will provide stage entertainment beginning at 7 p.m.

Saturday’s schedule begins with carnival rides and the Pet Parade at 1 p.m. The annual Fall Festival Parade steps off at 6 p.m. with the theme “Spirit of 1776 — Celebrating 250 Years.” Carnival rides will close during the parade.

The festival concludes Saturday night with stage entertainment beginning at 7 p.m., featuring James Carothers and Exile. For more information, visit the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club Facebook page.