Come out for the free Carload Day at Wildlife Prairie Park on Aug. 19. (Photo courtesy of Wildlife Park)

AUG. 16

Get Ready for the Scarecrow Contest
Contest begins Sept.  13
Downtown Eureka
Free

Organizations, churches and businesses begin to design their entries into the contest that will culminate in the judging on Sept. 16. To participate, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49a9ac22aaf85-scarecrow1.

AUG.  16-19

Illinois State Fair
7 a.m.-midnight every day
Fairgrounds, Springfield
$10; $3 seniors

Traditional fair activities, entertainment, and carnival. For more information visit www2.illinois.gov/statefair/.

AUG. 18

CASA Caballos
Saturday, begins at 2 p.m.
Weaver Angus Farms, 5806 W. War Memorial Drive, Peoria
$20; $200 for tailgating spot

Proceeds support CASA, a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children going through the court system. For more information, visit facebook.com/CASAPeoriaCounty.

Unicorn Day at the Museum
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Auditorium, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.
$2

Join in the Mythic Creatures fun with hands-on art and science activities featuring unicorns. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

India Fest
Saturday, 3-9 p.m.
CEFCU Stage, Peoria Riverfront, 200 NE Water St.
$6-$9

Live music, authentic Indian cuisine, and traditional Indian dancing. For more information, call 309-82-1200.

AUG. 18-19

Washington Arts Festival
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Washington Park near Grange Shelter (adjacent to Lincoln Grade School)
Free

Event features art exhibitors, children’s activities, live music and vendor food. For more information, call 309-444-9413.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Glen Oak Park, 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
Free

Music-filled adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” For more information, call 309-682-1200.

AUG. 19

Carload Day at Wildlife Prairie Park
Sunday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
3836 Taylor Road, Hanna City
$15 plus $5 for each additional person

Visit the park at bargain rates. For more information, call 309-676-0998.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events Aug. 15 – Aug. 19–