Shelbyville
Around Shelbyville
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Shelbyville
Locals say Shelby County
Where the prairie meets the lake
Rams RedHarvest Gold
Welcome to Shelby County, where the cornfields roll and Lake Shelbyville glitters. Whether you're here for the fishing, the fair, or just passing through, you'll find a friendly wave and a good cup of coffee. Make yourself at home.
Clubs for Shelbyville
No clubs for Shelbyville yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Shelbyville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Shelbyville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Wolf Creek State Park Large park on Lake Shelbyville with camping and hiking
- Eagle Creek State Park Another lakefront park with trails and picnic areas
- Lake Shelbyville Reservoir for boating, fishing, and swimming
- Shelby County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Shelbyville square
- Forest Park City park in Shelbyville with playgrounds and shelters
- Shelbyville Chautauqua Historic auditorium used for community events
- Outdoors Boating on Lake Shelbyville
- Outdoors Fishing for bass and crappie
- With kids Visit the Shelby County Fair
- With kids Swim and picnic at Lake Shelbyville beaches
- Evenings Small-town bars with live music
- Evenings Lakefront taverns
- Locals love Lake marinas
- Locals love Family diners
Through the year
- Shelby County Fair July County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and demolition derby
- Lake Shelbyville Music Festival Summer Outdoor concerts and food vendors at the lake
- Moweaqua Coal Festival September Celebrates the town's coal mining history with parade and street fair
- Windsor Fall Festival October Harvest celebration with craft booths and community dinner
- Stewardson Homecoming June Annual community reunion with games and potluck
Central Illinois climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Best time to be out is May through October. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities with mild temperatures.
Talk like a local
- “The Lake”
- Refers to Lake Shelbyville, the center of recreation
- “The Fair”
- The Shelby County Fair, a summer highlight
- “Amish Country”
- The Amish communities in the southern part of the county
- “Downstate”
- Central Illinois, away from Chicago
Getaways
- Effingham Shopping, dining, and the Cross at the Crossroads
- Decatur Lake Decatur and Scovill Zoo
- Charleston Eastern Illinois University campus and Lincoln-Douglas debate site
- Springfield Lincoln Home National Historic Site and state capitol
Local flavour
Rooting for Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, University of Illinois Fighting Illini
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A classic Illinois specialty, often served with pickles and onions.
- Fried catfish from Lake Shelbyville Fresh catch from the lake, a summer staple at local fish fries.
- Corn on the cob Sweet Illinois corn, enjoyed at fairs and backyard cookouts.
- Amish-style baked goods Pies, breads, and pastries from local Amish communities.
Where people go
- County fairgrounds Home of the Shelby County Fair, a summer highlight.
- Grain elevators Iconic silhouettes of the agricultural landscape.
- Lake marinas Gateways to boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation.
- Family diners Local spots serving comfort food and conversation.
- Amish markets Crafts and baked goods from nearby communities.
- Historic courthouse square The heart of Shelbyville, with classic small-town architecture.
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Nearby
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Shelby County, IL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.