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Bureau County Fairgrounds to host events throughout October and November

Full list of events can be found on the Fairgrounds website

By Shaw Local News Network

Best Feature Photos Of 2020 The sunsets over the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

PRINCETON – Events are starting up again at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.

Sunday, Oct 17, there will be a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free admission. Anyone interested in selling can call 815-303-2905 for info.

The premier North Central Illinois Haunted Attraction “Nightmare” has six more nights to run. Doors creak open at 7 p.m. and stay open until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night in October. Admission is $15 per person.

The Sauk Trail Gun Collectors show and sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct 31, with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. They show will return again on Nov. 27 and 28.

November is a busy month at the Fairgrounds. Camper and boat storage will be Saturday, Nov 6. Also that day will be the Modena pigeon show with free admission.

The Huge Winter Garage Sale will be on Saturday, Nov. 13. There will be free admission, but a donation of food for the local food pantry would be appreciated. Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap meet returns Sunday Nov. 14.

The Northern IL Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be large working railroad layouts, tractors and farm toys and lots of model railroad items for sale.

Masks will be required in the buildings (until the state of Illinois changes the rules). Information on these events can be found at http://www.bureaucountyfair.com under the event calendar tab, or call 815-303-2905 after 5 p.m.