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Wednesday, August 14 - Governor’s Day

While the Governor attends much of the Illinois State Fair, this is his day to host special guests, including former Illinois Governors.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the Governor’s Sale of Champions. At this event, the grand champion commodities and junior livestock including the barrow, steer, wether, poultry trio and rabbit trio are auctioned off to benefit our agricultural youth.

Highlights

Governor's Sale Of Champions
Swine, Sheep, Cattle Shows
Naturalization Ceremony 11am, Orr Building
Harness Racing - Post Time 11am
Illinois State Auctioneers Championship
The Steel Woods, 7:30 pm, Grand Central Stage
Lil Wayne Concert, 8:00pm, Grandstand

Grandstand Events for Thursday, August 14th, 2024

Events At The Arena for Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

Daily Events

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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

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