Logan County Fall Pickers Market

Logan County Fall Pickers Market – “A True One of a Kind Experience”

Saturday, October 2nd (10am – 5pm)
Sunday, October 3rd (10am – 4pm)
Logan County Fairgrounds (1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL)

Amazing Art, Craft, Vintage, Antiques and specialty booths will fill the Logan County Fairgrounds with some of the best products available in the area. Over 100 vendors from all over. This ain’t your Granny’s Craft Show!

You won’t want to miss this spectacular Fall Pickers Market. An EVENT like no other! Brought to you by Gravel Road Markets.

GET READY Logan County! Back by popular demand, the Logan County Fall Pickers Market will have live music, a showing of over 30 Vintage Campers on display and so much more. Not to forget ALL the amazing vendors that will fill the Logan County Fairgrounds.

Saturday and Sunday Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free!

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