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While many of the traditions of the Illinois State Fair continue, there's still new attractions. Here's when it is and who's playing. The 2022 Illinois State Fair runs through Aug. 21.
The first Illinois State Fair was celebrated in 1853 in Springfield. In that first year, the admission fee was 25 cents. The fair moved to Chicago in 1855. [2] The 1850s were a golden age of agricultural journalism, with a wide variety of editors offering many suggestions, well-founded or not, to increase farm productivity.
The Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield on Thursday showcasing carnival rides, horse races, livestock shows, live music and a perennial favorite, the “Butter Cow.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker ...
Crossover artist Sh ab oozey, who was featured on Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter," will fill out the final Illinois State Fair Grandstand slot on Aug. 18.. Tickets are $20-$30 and go on sale through ...
The Illinois State Fair mile currently hosts the Allen Crowe Memorial 100 ARCA stock car race, USAC Silver Crown dirt cars, UMP Late Models and Modifieds and the A.M.A. Grand National Championship. The only driver who has won races in three disciplines of racing in Ken Schrader who won in ARCA cars (1998), UMP Modifieds (1998), and midgets. [2]
Even though the Illinois State Fair is still months away, a one-day event will stave off fair-confection hunger until August. Illinois State Fair: Get early taste of Fair food, discounts at 100 ...
Illinois State Fair (5 P, 1 F) Pages in category "Fairs in Illinois" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
The moon rises over the Grandstand as Kane Brown performs on the Grandstand Stage during the Illinois State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., Friday, August 13, 2021.