City Seal, Pittsfield Iillinois text, and Abraham Lincoln bust

Local Events

EventCommunityDescription
Pike County Color DrivePittsfieldThe Fall Color Drive is a Pike County event held the 3rd weekend in October. Each community has vendors and programs for visitors to Pike County. The main information booth is on the courthouse lawn.
Western Illinois FairPittsfieldThe Western Illinois Fair is held in late June at the fairgrounds in Griggsville, Illinois.
Pig DaysPittsfieldPig Days is held the second weekend in July on the Court House lawn in Pittsfield. Pig Days was created many years ago to celebrate the fact that Pike County Illinois was the Hog Capital of the World.
Pittsfield Fall FestivalPittsfieldThe Pittsfield Fall Festival is held every Labor Day Weekend in downtown Pittsfield. The festivities begin on Thursday evening featuring vendors, evening activities, a carnival and Lions Kiddie rides.
Pike County FairPittsfieldThe Pike County Fair is held in July of each year at the fairgrounds in Pleasant Hill Illinois.
Civil War DaysPittsfieldCivil War Days are held the first weekend in June on the east side of Pittsfield Lake. The Confederate and Union armies re-enact the Civil War. Visit www.pikelincoln.com for more details.