One of DeWitt County's popular festivals is set for this weekend, with plenty of free fun for all ages. 

Brent Cordes with the Farmer City Heritage Days Committee explains the annual Heritage Days Festival kicks off tonight and runs through this Saturday at the Farmer City Fairgrounds. Visitors this evening can expect a free community dinner, followed by live music and carnival rides. 

Many of the same activities will take place on Friday, but Cordes notes that parking will be slim due to the evening's main event, the rodeo. Like many of the weekend activities, admission to the rodeo is free. 

Saturday will encompass a full day of fun, with a particular kid-friendly focus. Cordes says that there will be a Portillo's sponsored fun-area geared towards children with sensory impairments as well. 

A new addition from last year's festival will be making a return. Cordes says the children's and adult tractor pulls were a fan favorite in 2025. He adds that the Car Show will also be taking place Saturday afternoon, before the day rounds out with the rodeo and a live performance from Randy Houser. 

Learn more about the full schedule of events for Farmer City's Heritage Days Festival by visiting farmercityheritagedays.com.