Franklin County Fairgrounds Tours

If you're looking for some good old-fashioned fun, check if an exhibition or carnival is being held at Franklin County Fairgrounds. All the excitement of the fair awaits!

This outdoor exhibition area is located in Benton. Once you've explored everything you can at Franklin County Fairgrounds, take a look at nearby I-57 Drag Strip, Pheasant Hollow Winery, and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park.

Plan a trip to see Franklin County Fairgrounds

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Gray Plaza Motel Benton Rend Lake I-57

Gray Plaza Motel Benton Rend Lake I-57

2.5 out of 5
Price was $702, price is now $663 per person
$663
per person
Sep 21 - Sep 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Monroe (MLU) to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
5/10 (7 reviews)
No breakfast. Not even coffee.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2016

Fairgrounds Inn

Fairgrounds Inn

2 out of 5
Price was $720, price is now $693 per person
$693
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 25
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Syracuse (SYR) to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
7.6/10 Good! (424 reviews)

Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Vernon IL

Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Vernon IL

2.5 out of 5
Price was $703, price is now $677 per person
$677
per person
Sep 21 - Sep 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Monroe (MLU) to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean rooms. Easy check in process!!

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Stay near popular Franklin County Fairgrounds attractions

Franklin County Fairgrounds

8.0/10 (27 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Franklin County Fairgrounds during your stay in Benton. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Best Lodging Options Near Franklin County Fairgrounds

Country Garden & Suites

Country Garden & Suites

2 out of 5
715 West Main Street Benton IL
Country Garden & Suites
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

2.5 out of 5
13277 Freeway Lane Whittington IL
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake
Zeus's Retreat Cabin at Rend Lake

Zeus's Retreat Cabin at Rend Lake

Benton IL
Zeus's Retreat Cabin at Rend Lake
Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort

Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort

2.5 out of 5
1001 Factory Outlet Blvd West Frankfort IL
Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort
Lakeside Shady Rest Home Away from Home blocks from Rend Lake and I57/I64

Lakeside Shady Rest Home Away from Home blocks from Rend Lake and I57/I64

Ina IL
Lakeside Shady Rest Home Away from Home blocks from Rend Lake and I57/I64
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon

Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon

3.5 out of 5
145 North 44th Street  Mount Vernon IL
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

3 out of 5
2706 W DeYoung St Marion IL
Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Baymont by Wyndham Marion

Baymont by Wyndham Marion

2.5 out of 5
2608 W Main St Marion IL
Baymont by Wyndham Marion
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

4.5 out of 5
777 Walkers Bluff Way Carterville IL
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
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