Fairbury Echoes Museum

08/27/2026

Fairbury Echoes Museum has many historical Fairbury items on permanent display. The first room features businesses, coal mining and the railroad. Room 2 focuses on the schools, churches, and government. The Stafford Collection (items of long-ago living from original benefactors Marion and Floyd Stafford) is displayed in the third room. The fourth room is the Kennedy-Nussbaum Reading and Reference Room which has tons of resources including many of Dale Maley's historic books. The final room is a rotating exhibit that is changed a couple of times each year. Currently, it features the 150th Anniversary of the Fairbury Fair which will be coming down at the end of September so be sure to stop in soon so you don't miss it. There is no admission charge. The museum is located at 126 W Locust St in downtown Fairbury and it is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 and on Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00.

08/22/2026

There is still one more opportunity to check out the wonderful display of Fairbury Fair history at the fairgrounds on Sunday from 11:00 to 3:00. The Fair volunteers who put it together did a fantastic job!

08/17/2026

Be sure to get your own copy of Dale Maley's great history book celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Fairbury Fair or buy one as a gift for a friend who is interested in local history. The books are available for sale at Fairbury Echoes Museum and also at the Fairgrounds (during limited hours) in the on-site history exhibit there.

08/17/2026

Do you want to know who this man is? You can find out at Fairbury Echoes Museum. There are only a few weeks left for our special exhibit celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Fairbury Fair. The museum is located at 126 W. Locust Street in downtown Fairbury. We are open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00. There is no admission charge and group visits can be arranged by calling the museum at (815) 692-2191. There is also an interesting exhibit about the fair's history at the fairgrounds this year.

08/14/2026

Marilyn was a former member of the board of Fairbury Echoes Museum for many years. We extend our sympathy to her family.

View Marilyn Elliott's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/13/2026

Don't miss the Fairbury Fair this year which runs from August 19th to 23rd. Here is an old newspaper promo from 1912. The Fair is a great annual tradition and is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. Thank you to everyone who makes this event possible! Visit thefairburyfair.com for more details.

08/06/2026

Caught just a little bit of a rainbow over Dominy Memorial Library last night so thought I would match up the photo with the view from a real photo postcard, circa 1905.

08/06/2026

Check out this GREAT video about the Fairbury Fair in celebration of its 150th anniversary! Visit the Fair this year (8/19-8/23) so you can be Fair-Ever Young. More information can be found on the Fair's website or page.

150 years. Countless memories. One incredible story. 🎬 🍿

For 150 years, the Fairbury Fair has brought generations together through agriculture, racing, music, traditions, and unforgettable moments. Now, for the first time, that story is being told on film.

Join us as we celebrate the people, memories, and history that have made the Fairbury Fair one of Illinois' most beloved traditions.

Featuring stories from those who helped shape the Fair and brought it to where it is today, this is a film every Fairbury Fair fan won't want to miss.

🎬 Premieres Wednesday, August 5th at 6:00 PM (TOMORROW)
📍 Right here on the Fairbury Fair page.

Please help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing this post. We can't wait to share this special film with all of you. ❤️🎡

Thank you to Garcia Video Productions for the wonderful video! 🎥