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  • July 20, 2026
    Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
  • July 30, 2026
    Come From Away at the Little Theatre On The Square
  • August 3, 2026
    4-H Show Schedule – Effingham County Fair
  • August 3, 2026
    Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
  • August 3, 2026
    Effingham County Fair Event Schedule

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