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Thursday, August 8 - County Fair & Horse Racing Day

This is the official start of the fair! Gates open at 7:00 a.m.
More than 70 county fair queens and 105 fairs and expositions from across the state are represented at the fair. It is also the first day of harness racing at the fair’s one-mile dirt track, which is the fastest in the world. The first day of the fair also features the twilight annual Twilight Parade which starts at 5:30 p.m. from Lincoln Park.

Highlights

State Fair Ribbon Cutting
$3.00 Carnival Rides
Twilight Parade
Harness Racing
Beef Cattle Show
Poultry Shows
Society Horse Show
Gin Blossoms - 7:30 Grand Central Stage

Events at the Arena

Daily Events, Thursday, August 8

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Contact Information

Emmerson Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 19427,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427

217-782-6661 (Voice)
866-287-2999 (TDD)
217-782-9115 (Fax)

Jerry Costello II, Director
Rebecca Clark, Manager

Additional Fair Info

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