The Illinois State Fair kicks off this week. The fair opens Thursday, which will also be county fair and horse racing day. Harness racing on what’s considered one of the fastest dirt tracks in the world is scheduled for five days of the fair. There’s also character brunches and free entertainment. State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark says the arena will be back open this year.
“To celebrate, we are going to kick things off with a monster truck show. We will also host a rodeo on Saturday, August 12th. Truck and tractor pulls will return to the Illinois State Fairgrounds and then we will have a demolition derby on the final Saturday, August 19th.”
Rides will be running in the carnival midway and adventure village with special passes and bargain bracelets available. You can find all the details and purchase tickets online at: state fair dot illinois dot gov.
The Illinois State Fair runs August 10th through the 20th in Springfield.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services***
