} July 25-29 Stephenson County Fair: 2250 S. Walnut Road, Freeport, Ill.; stephensoncountyfair.org; info@stephensoncofair.org; 815-235-2918. Plenty. It is approximately 90 minutes southeast of St. Louis, Missouri; 20 minutes north of Carbondale, Illinois; and just 20 minutes from the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Be Truthful. The Ides of March have been continuously performing since 1990 with their original lineup, including Peterik, who went on to found Survivor, best known for "Eye of the Tiger" from the third "Rocky" film. border: 0 none; At the time of the fire the building was valued at $300,000, but insured for only $20,000, and as a result, the remains of the building were later demolished. .wp-caption-text { The anticipated costs for the Phase 2 of the Coliseum renovations is approximately $16.3 million. Aug. 8-12 Carroll County Fair: 28374 Milledgeville Road, Milledgeville, Ill.; www.carrollcountyfair.info; ccfairmville@yahoo.com; 815-225-7444. Taxi companies and ride-sharing firms also are available. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-buffering, .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-horizontal-volume-slider .mejs-horizontal-volume-current, All police officers, firefighters and EMTs who show their badge at the gate will be admitted free. July 30-Aug. 6 Logan County Fair: 148 Short 11th St., Lincoln, Ill.; www.logancountyfairil.com; fair@logancountyfair.comcastbiz.net; 217-732-3311. County fair queens and representatives from fairs and expositions from around the state will be in attendance on the official first day of the fair. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-hovered, each comment to let us know of abusive posts. It's a lot of fun and there is also a certified 5K course option. Concerts start at 8:00 PM. Over at the Village of Cultures, take an opportunity to step out of your midwestern comfort zone and step into the French and Cajun/western swing sounds of Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole trio that will bring some driving fiddle tunes, haunting ballads and even some Mississippi river swing. July 19-22 Hancock County Fair: 94 First St., Augusta, Ill.; www.hancockfair.org; hancockcountyfairil@gmail.com; hancockfair@adams.net; 217-392-2524. Saturday, Aug. 20: Hard rock band Disturbed will join guitarist Nita Strauss for a performance certain to shake the fairgrounds on the penultimate night of the fair. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-handle-content { The 2022 Illinois State Fair kicks off Thursday in Springfield with carnival rides, fair food, musical acts, contests, giant dinosaurs and of course, a 500-pound, unsalted butter cow. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-corner, Village of Cultures: Formerly known as Ethnic Village, this area provides free entertainment from a wide variety of countries and cultures, along with delicious food and treats. Dates Fair County City County Fair Events Date For Sorting; Footer. Aug. 3-6 Jo Daviess County Fair: 101 High St., Warren, Ill.; www.jodaviesscountyfair.org; Jodaviesscountyfair@gmail.com; 815-745-2200. It should also be noted two Illinois State Fair events generally held during the fair, the Illinois State Fair Rodeo and the Bettenhausen 100 will be held at later dates in 2022, adding to the overall revenue numbers. Attendees totaled 411,547 in 2015, 347,855 in 2016, 401,648 in 2017, and 369,144 in 2018. Aug. 30- Sept. 4 Pana Tri-County Fair: 605 N. 2500 East Road, Pana, Ill.; www.panatricountyfair.com; panatricofair@consolidated.net; 217-562-2514. .wp-caption p.wp-caption-text { Once again, the Illinois State Fair was a resounding success,said Governor JB Pritzker. Head to the Coliseum to see the dog agility competition at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Over at the Lincoln Stage you can listen to some of the state's top musicians at the ever-popular fiddle and banjo contest at 11:30 a.m. . A grandstand revenue record was set in 2022, with over $2.3 million coming in for the nine shows. From St. Louis: I-64 East to Route 51 exit. background: #db4e88; SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. 1 hits and three top three albums. Central Illinois pride month events begin with events in Danville and Monticello on Saturday, June 3. July 16-20 Shelby County 4-H & Jr. Fair: 1361 IL-128, Shelbyville, Ill.; Shelby_co@extension.uiuc.edu; 217-412-9378. Thursday, Aug. 11 - Preview Day. The fair continues through Sunday. Those include the repaving of several roads on the grounds, and major renovation to the coliseum and multi-purpose arena. Sam Hunt, along with Sean Stemaly and Shelby Darrall, will kick off this year's grandstand entertainment lineup at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 - Kids Day. The votes on raising the nations debt ceiling fell along party lines among the downstate Illinois congressional delegation. This years fair is also a special occasion for Secretary of State White, who is retiring in January after serving a record 24 years in that office. . .wp-caption img { During the years after the Civil War, the rules of agricultural judging became standardized, and more and more farmers began to show their farm products. Aug. 10-20 Illinois State Fair: 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, . The 2023 Illinois State Fair is set to run August 11-21. }. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-handle-content { July 14 . .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-horizontal-volume-slider .mejs-horizontal-volume-total, Keep it Clean. Ill.; 618-842-2621. 2023 County Fair Schedule. It was celebrated as far north as Freeport and as far south as Du Quoin. July 26-Aug. 5 Edwards County Fair: 90 W. Pine St., Albion, Ill.; edwardscountyagfair.org; 618-445-3615. Now that fair season has ended construction can resume on the Coliseum, and the start of Phase 2. Sept. 6-10 Sandwich Fair: 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, Ill.; www.sandwichfair.com; info@sandwichfair.com; 815-786-2159. Find the app in the iOS and Google Play App . The Bargain Bracelet is available for $30 and is valid all day on Sunday through Thursday and from noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A post shared by Minnesota State Fair . (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune), People are tossed and turned on a ride Aug. 16, 2022, at the Illinois State Fair Carnival Midway in Springfield. The fair provides a series of admission booklets for people to get in on each day of the fair. Registration opens at 10 a.m., with each child getting 30 minutes to build whatever kind of creation he or she can think of. 2022 County Fair Dates. Seasonal parking at Gate 6, Lot 18 is available for $40 for those who don't wish to pay for parking each day. July 15-19 McDonough County Fair: 3028 W. Jackson St., Macomb, Ill.; www.facebook.com/McDonough4H; chattert@illinois.edu; 309-837-3939. It has been held there every year since then, except for the years during World War II when the fairgrounds were used as a supply base for the Army Air Force. The price is $45 for adults providing admission for 11 days and $30 for seniors providing admission for 10 days. In 1917, about 1,500 soldiers waiting to go to war were temporarily housed in the Dome Building. Wilson's operatic vocals are best exemplified through her work in Heart, where she and her bandmates sold over 22 million records in the United States, with hits like "Barracuda," "These Dreams" and "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You.". On August 17, the building caught fire. content: ''; The Du Quoin State Fair is located on U.S. Route 51. Notably, he even served as an adviser for "Jurassic Park" and "Dinosaur," along with working to develop theme park rides for Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. July 31-Aug. 2 Veterans Memorial Fair: Pekin, dmronna@yahoo.com, 309-348-2345. All rights reserved. Thursday, June 1, 2023 Todays headlines: The House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the nations debt ceiling, but Republicans in Illinois congressional delegation. Saturday, Aug. 13: All-around mega-star Demi Lovato makes a stop in Springfield for the fair, Lovato's first visit to the capital city. June 25-July 1 Martinsville Agricultural Fair: 620 S. York St., Martinsville, Ill.; www.martinsvilleagfair.com; info@martinsvilleagfair.com; 217-382-5512. Fair: 413 N. Seminary St., Georgetown, Ill.; www.georgetownfair.org; 217-662-6415. We'd love to hear eyewitness height: auto; } Lessem provides his dinosaurs to zoos and museums all over the world and is the only producer of full-size, lifelike dinosaurs in the world. The band has sold more than 17 million albums since getting its start in Chicago in 1994. This year's grand marshal is Secretary of State Jesse White, who is retiring after 23 years. We were blessed with 11 days of great weather, which meant large crowds and even larger smiles for our fairgoers, said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. High 93F. Also pictured are First Lady MK Pritzker, far left, Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello, State Fair manager Rebecca Clark and Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Addisyn Calloni. On select days, various groups can receive free admission to the fair. [3]. JB Pritzker is spending his day hosting special guests, including former Illinois governors, you can spend your day engaging with interactive exhibits and demonstrations, watching drone competitions and participating in the eSports tournament at the Tech Prairie STEAM Expo in the Orr Building. The end of the fair means the continuation of the $58.1 million capital investment addressing years of deferred maintenance on the historic state fairgrounds. The Illinois State Fair, like many state fairs, moved during the first 40 years of its life, 18531892, from place to place. For rides in the Carnival Midway and Adventure Village, each person must pay $1.50 for a ticket, meaning that for a family of four, it would cost $6 per ride. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-current { 2022 eclipses the previous record of over $2.2 million set in 2019. Weekend attendance during the fair saw an increase of nearly 95,000 people over 2021. People are tossed and turned on a ride Aug. 16, 2022, at the Illinois State Fair Carnival Midway in Springfield. background-color: #fff; The Commodities Auction of processed food from Illinois will be held at the same time. top: 19px; Also, two Illinois State Fair events generally held during the fair's run, the Illinois State Fair Rodeo and the Bettenhausen 100, will be held at later dates in 2022, adding to the overall revenue numbers. The state fair has been one of the first in the U.S., originating in 1853. height: 90px; 2023 County Fair Dates. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune), Willie Nelson plays his old guitar named Trigger at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 16, 2022. Admission: none Days/Hours Open: Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 8am-9pm, Tue 8am-9pm, Wed 8am-9pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm Address: 1302 N. Coler, Urbana, IL 61801 Entertainment: 1 stage - R Entertainment: CY Variety Other Activities: talent contest, senior citizen day, 4-h show, livestock judging, exhibit judging A grandstand revenue record was set in 2022, with over $2.3 million coming in for the nine shows. Over 636,700 visitors walked through the gates this year making it the highest attended fair since industry attendance calculation were put into effect, beating previous records also set under the Pritzker administration. Conservation World: Located next to the headquarters of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Conservation World is home to activities for those interested in the outdoors. The state fair has been one of the first in the U.S., originating in 1853. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. A few passing clouds. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-embed, Weekend attendance during the fair saw an increase of nearly 95,000 people over 2021. More announcements coming soon. Calves and Heifers - Owned since June 1, 2022 Cows - Owned since January 1, 2022 HORSE & PONY: On or before June 1 - Copies of the ownership and/or lease papers, State Fair Entries, and one set of photos sent to Stephanie Hardy at: Illinois State Fair Entry Department, P.O. The Illinois State Fair is a year's worth of music entertainment, livestock shows, competitions, auto races, exhibitions, side shows and food all packed into 11 days. The Tech Prairie STEAM Expo also returns Aug. 17-21. Gates open at 7 a.m. to welcome the crowds to the 2022 Illinois State Fair. 1. To every attendee: thank you for making the Illinois State Fair a part of your summer. Other projects slated to take place in FY 23 include: Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Illinois State Fair; Fairgrounds Spacerental; More . /* Track progress bar background (amount of track fully loaded) The first Illinois State Fair was celebrated in 1853 in Springfield. July 26-30 McLean County Fair: 116 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, Ill.; www.mcleancountyfair.org; info@mcleancountyfair.org; 309-663-6497. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune), The Hurricane spins riders at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2022. The wait is almost over: the 2022 Illinois State Fair is ready to begin. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Songs like "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "My Maria" and "Ain't Nothin' Bout You" hit both the country and pop charts, respectively. "Once again, the Illinois State Fair was a resounding success,", "The record attendance proves that the Illinois State Fair is more than an event, it's also a reunion for residents from every region to gather and enjoy the businesses, exhibits, food and entertainment that make our state diverse and a great place to live,". Jul-18-23 Iroquois County Fair: 1390 E 2000 N Road, Watseka, Ill.; www.iroquoiscofair.com; 815-383-8941 or 815-683-2359. The life-size robotic dinosaurs roar, bare their claws, snap their jaws and even well, you're just going to have to check them out to see what else they do. July 12-16 Kane County Fair: 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Ill.; www.kanecountyfair.com; info@kanecountyfair.com; 630-584-6926. [{"code":"en","title":"Illinois' Virtual Agent","message":"Hello"},{"code":"es","title":"Agente virtual de Illinois","message":"Hola"}], Press Release - Monday, September 19, 2022. By Peter Hancock. .elementor-widget .elementor-icon-list-icon svg { Southern Illinois native Kendell Marvel, best known for his writing work on two top five country hits, will open for the duo. July 23-28 Scott County 4-H & Jr. Ag. } Location: Gilberts, IL Town Square Park Description: Join us June 1st through June 4th for Gilberts Community Days 2023! July 18-22 Christian County Fair: 1716 W. Spresser St., Taylorville, Ill.; www.christiancountyfair.com; fairoffice@ctitech.com; 217-824-3100. "We were blessed with 11 days of great weather, which meant large crowds and even larger smiles for our fairgoers,". racist or sexually-oriented language. Now more than ever, were asking for your support to continue providing our community with real news that everyone can access, free of charge. /* Reduce height of the progress and audio bars */ Auctioneer Tony Wisely calls the Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 16, 2022. July 13-16: Windy City Smokeout. During the fair, the box office is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. All shows start at 8 p.m. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-total { During 1895, the Dome Building was constructed on the grounds. JB Pritzker and Secretary of State Jesse White cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the 2022 Illinois State Fair. He has continued his stand-up work while behind the anchor desk, producing three Netflix comedy specials. Grandstand revenue also set a record, despite ticket sales lagging recent years. Don't miss the evening's grandstand show when returning fan favorite, Willie Nelson & Family, hit the stage at 8 p.m., along with Elle King. Expo Building Shows: Among the many places at the fairgrounds with free entertainment, the Expo Building is making a few big additions to the fair this year with the Illinois Chop Challenge, a "Chopped"-style show, and a Lego building contest on the final day of the fair. The "state fair circuit" became a recognized part of the overall live-music industry for many performers, especially but not exclusively in country music. Regular traffic patterns will resume by 6 a.m. Aug. 22. . Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. It's the first appearance for the two since 2008, when they shared the stage with ZZ Top. that is degrading to another person. Catch one last dirt track race with the ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100 + Sportsman Nationals at the grandstand. Fun Fairs Ahead: The Complete 2021 State Fairs List. } Aug. 2-6 Kankakee County Fair: 213 W 4000 Road S, Kankakee, www.kankakeefair.org, tammy@kankakeefair.org, 815-932-6714. *Prices Subject to Change Daily Admission Rates: * Children (0-12) FREE Adults (13-59) $10 (Fridays & Saturdays) .jet-smart-listing__post-title:after { Expect to find deep-fried-everything on a stick, top-notch entertainment, white-knuckle(ish) carnival rides, contests and exhibitions of old things, new things, innovative things, edible things and just lots of things. A grandstand and racetrack were built, and the first auto races were held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack in 1910. Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to midnight, and admission is $10 on Fridays and Saturdays. J.B. Pritzker makes a bid during the Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 16, 2022. . 2022 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ATTENDANCE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD . The Illinois State Fair was held almost every summer during this more than 150-year-long period. SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. Selfie Booth: Also at the Expo Building is a series of 12 separate selfie booths for those who want to commemorate their experience at the state fair. background-color: #efefef; Rising star iyla spelled undercase will open for Lovato. Illinois Times has provided readers with independent journalism for more than 40 years, from news and politics to arts and culture. We were blessed with 11 days of great weather, which meant large crowds and even larger smiles for our fairgoers,said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time { .grecaptcha-badge { 10 things to do around Chicago: Cirque, Gospel Music Fest and a run for the zoo, Review: Wheres the wonder? Wednesday, Aug. 17 - Governor's Day. Sunny. background-image: url("images/mejs-controls-dark.svg"); The mission of Capitol News Illinois is to provide credible and unbiased coverage of state government. The fair continues through Aug. 21. Mega Passes are available for $90, with Jumbo Passes going for $100 and are available for purchase at the Emmerson Building. Aug. 23-27 Will County Fair: 710 S. West St., Peotone, Ill.; www.willcountyfair.org; willcountyfair@sbcglobal.net; 708-258-9359. Then, head over to the grandstand for a day of racing at the USAC Bettenhausen 100. Aug. 25-Sept. 4 Du Quoin State Fair: 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, Ill.; www.agr.state.il.us; 618-542-1515. right: 0; June 1 2023. 2022 eclipses the previous record of over $2.2 million set in 2019. Returning Residence Hall students and commuter students can purchase parking online beginning July 17, 2023. More:From miniature Butter Cows to dinosaurs, Illinois State Fair has plenty of new features. Skip to main content. 2 on the Billboard charts. Getting its start in Berwyn, the band had several hits in Chicago during the 1960s before hitting it big with the 1970 hit, "Vehicle," which hit No. July 16-25 Hamilton County Fair: Route 14 West, McLeansboro, Ill.; hamiltoncoilfair@gmail.com; 618-926-1813. Sept. 15-17 Okawville Ag Products Fair and Wheat Festival: Community Park, Okawville, Ill.; frederking@frontier.com, 618-243-5398 or 618-698-3254. The Office of Parking and Transportation is implementing license plate recognition (LPR) to enforce permit requirements beginning Fall 2023. } Wyatt Borchardt, from Poplar Grove, exercises a dairy cow at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2022, a day before she was to be shown in competition. bottom: 0; Noted concerts held at The Grandstand include The Who, performing as an opening act for The Association in 1968. Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, October 2-30 The fair continues through Sunday. color: #888888; margin-top: 18px For those seeking not to pay money each time for a ride, the fair provides their Mega Pass, Jumbo Pass and Bargain Bracelets for those who want to ride as many rides as they can. Aug. 8-15 Georgetown Ag. ILLINOIS STATE FAIR NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2023 ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2024 ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2025 .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-total, It welcomes about 350,000 visitors every year. figcaption.wp-caption-text { Nelson has done just about everything one can do in the music industry and then some, with his advocacy for farmers and the legalization of marijuana. Within 30 minutes after the fire was discovered, the huge glass dome came crashing down. Aug. 10-20 Illinois State Fair: 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, Ill; www.agr.state.il.us; 217-782-6661. Watch the official ribbon cutting ceremony with Lt. Gov. July 10-15 Knox County Fair: 1392 Knox Hwy 9, Knoxville, Ill.; www.knoxfair.com; knoxcofair@hotmail.com; 309-289-2714. Maps and Directions. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Little Mermaid remake falls short, Shooting Stars showcases team effort. Until next year!. 250 talking about this. Carmel, Ill.; 618-262-5725. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 2019 Dates: August 23 - September 2 He even has his own dinosaur, Lessemsaurus, named after him. Participating youth turning 14 years of age on or . This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Illinois State Fair 2022 Guide: Here's everything you need to know, Illinois Local Pop-Up event on Saturday to feature eight area businesses, From miniature Butter Cows to dinosaurs, Illinois State Fair has plenty of new features, ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100/Sportsman Nationals, Illinois State Fair 2022 Guide: Here's everything you need to know. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-total { Aug 11, 2022. Use the 'Report' link on Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window). Overall, tickets sold this year for the Illinois Lottery Grandstand came in fourth out of the last five years with 48,104. Lovato has also become a strong and strident advocate for mental health. The Illinois State Fair was featured on the NBC-TV show The Great American Road Trip in July 2009. Bryleigh Roberts, 4, of Plymouth, holds onto her Montadale sheep while showing it at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2022. For large groups, two super-sized booths are available for those who want to have their friends and family join in on the fun. July 26-Aug. 1 Adams County Fair: 210 E. 1250th St., Mendon, Ill.; www.adamsfair.org; adamsfair@adams.net; 217-936-2230. The Fair is famous for its corndogs and butter cow sculptures. July 8-14 Lawrence County Jr. Fair: 1117 4H Road, Sumner, Ill.; inyart@illinois.edu; 618-843-7138. Gov. person will not be tolerated. May 30-June 3 Greene County Agricultural Fair: 123 N. Route 108, Carrollton, Ill.; thegreenecountyfair.com; 217-942-3094. Back to top . It does not include the Giant Slide or the Sky Glide. August 11, 2022 @ 7:00 am - August 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm. The Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. Total Results: 371 Gilberts Community Days 2023. People enjoy a ride at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2022. Juliana Stratton outside the Main Gate at 3 p.m., then stick around for the popular Twilight Parade which begins at 5:30 p.m. from Lincoln Park. /* Player background */ Other projects slated to take place in FY 23 include: The high attendance numbers are also reflected by the over $6.4 million in estimated revenue. 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On a few occasions it was suspended. Aug. 1-6 McHenry County Fair: 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, Ill.; www.mchenrycountyfair.com; info@mchenrycountyfair.com, 815-338-5315. Agricultural show operations, competitions, and judging continued in Springfield, but many State Fairgoers in 2021 were attending the fair to watch parades and spectacles, enjoy the festival rides, listen to music, or drink beer in one of numerous "beer tents. Aug. 8-13 Boone County Fair: 8791 IL-76, Belvidere, Ill.; www.boonecountyfair.com; bcfa2001@aol.com; 815-544-2900. Stay up to date on current events in 4-H by checking your email each Friday for the Clark County Extension weekly eBlast. Several programs for veterans are scheduled for the Lincoln Stage, including a celebration of life service at 9:30 a.m. and JROTC drill competitions at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Be sure to also check out the Veterans Day Benefits Expo at The Shed at 10 a.m. and the 144th Army Band at the Main Street Stage at 12 p.m. At 4 p.m., the Veterans Day Parade will proceed down Grandstand Avenue with all the pomp, circumstance and flying colors needed to rightly honor the women and men who have served the country. The Fair released the estimated attendance totals for 2022, reporting over 636,700 visitors walked through the gates this year and an increase of nearly 95,000 people over 2021 weekend crowds. Sept. 1-10 Gallatin County Fair: Ridgway, Ill.; pittmans@shawneelink.com; 618-272-8971. Upcoming Events at #VISITSPRINGFIELD. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-embed body { . Your 2023 Grandstand Line-up Friday, Aug. 19 First Responders Day. Payment options in the office include cash, check, credit card, and debit card. directions to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Nothing can beat a good ol' fair in the Midwest. The 2023 Illinois State Fair is set to run August 10-20. Formed over 100 years ago, the organization exists to help county fairs provide a quality experience for Illinois fairgoers. SPRINGFIELD The 2022 Illinois State Fair officially got underway Thursday when Gov. Updated guidelines for 2023 will be posted soon. The 2022 State Fair runs August 11th through the 21st in Springfield at the State. } Tractors are on parade at the 2022 McHenry County Fair. Parking at each lot at the fairgrounds is available for $5. WILL and the Illinois Newsroom are committed to bringing you in-depth, relevant coverage that keeps you informed and engages you with our community and state. Phase 2 will focus on an electrical overhaul, underground plumbing, new seating, new restrooms, an elevator and adding an HVAC system that will allow for heating and cooling of the facility. Let's start with the free things to do. Leave those kittens alone . background-color: rgba(219, 78, 136, 0.075); Strauss has worked for the likes of Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato. Starting with the end of World War II, the growth of productivity in agriculture began to reduce the number of jobs in American farming, both as a percentage of total population and in absolute numbers. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-current, Currently, the fair is held annually at the Illinois State Fairgrounds over an 11-day period in mid-August of each year. July 8-15 The New Wayne County Fair: 215 SE Third St., Fairfield. The fair moved to Chicago in 1855. Aug. 16-20 Winnebago County Fair: 500 W. First St., Pecatonica; www.winnebagocountyfair.com; fairinfo@winnebagocountyfair.com; 815-239-1641 or 800-238-3587. Veterans and their immediate families are admitted free and will receive discounted ride passes on this day. June 21-25 Montgomery County Fair: 300 Water St., Butler, Ill.; www.facebook.com/fair.montgomerycoil; fair.montgomerycoil@yahoo.com; 217-324-5829; 217-532-2440. July 26-July 30 Lake County Fair: 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, Ill.; www.lcfair.com; info@lcfair.com; 847-680-7200. The Bettenhausen 100 and the ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100/Sportsman Nationals will also return to the fair, with the Bettenhausen running at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 and the ARCA race at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 . Yayoi Kusamas new installation and others are now at WNDR Museum. The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. It is focused on agriculture and entertainment, featuring horse races, a carnival, parade and much more. visibility: hidden; The anticipated costs for the Phase 2 of the Coliseum renovations is approximately $16.3 million. PH: 217-782-0786 on or Tickets for the Grandstand are available online through Ticketmaster or through the Grandstand box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The first State Fairs, in Illinois and other states, were created and organized by farmers in order to compare notes with their colleagues and distinguish between good and bad advice. Follow us on Twitter. Look for special events in the Senior Citizens Center throughout the day, plus check out the Not So Newlywed Game at 11 a.m. and the Grandparent/Grandchild Contest at 2 p.m., both in the Illinois Building. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children in advance and $30 on the day of the race. Before making plans to head to the fairgrounds, here's some key details about this year's event, from how to get in to what's new for 2022 to the Grandstand acts. Aug. 18-27 Union County Fair: 185 Herman Wright Drive, Anna, Ill.; www.unioncountyfair.net; unioncofair@frontier.com; 618-833-8923. For actual new features for this year's fair, here's a sample: Dino Don: The most prominent new attraction might be a series of animatronic dinosaurs produced by "Dino Don" Lessem in Happy Hollow. height: 90px; All other days of harness racing will begin at noon. The Hurricane spins riders at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2022. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune), Republican candidate for governor state Sen. Darren Bailey, center, and his wife Cindy Stortzum, greet attendees at the Governors Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 16, 2022. July 5-9 Moultrie-Douglas County Fair: 220 Jurgens Pkwy., Arthur, Ill.; www.moultriedouglascountyfair.org; modofair@yahoo.com; 217-549-4246. Faculty, staff, doctoral students, graduate assistants and retirees can purchase parking online beginning July 10, 2023. From 2002 to 2015, the band had a stretch of five consecutive albums hitting No. July 7-9: Square Roots Festival. Wednesday, Aug. 17: Shaggy and TLC will make their presence felt on the Grandstand stage for their first appearances in Springfield. On Aug. 15, Seniors and Scouts Day, all seniors and Scouts with proper ID or uniform can get in for free. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-button > button { } /*Custom svg icon height fix*/ Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 17:58, A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, "Illinois State Fair sets revenue record with Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire major draws", "Prizewinner: Illinois State Fair makes $40 million for Springfield", "Ag heritage, entertainment headline Illinois State Fair", "2018 Illinois State Fair attendance down 8% from 2017", "2019 Illinois State Fair Brought in Record $6.5M-Plus", "The Spin: Illinois fair sets record with help from Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire | Chicago alderman says he'll withdraw pot plan | Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren both in town", "Illinois State Fair Canceled for First Time Since World War II", "Junior Livestock Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Illinois_State_Fair&oldid=1124392008, 1853-1860; 1865-1892; 18941916; 19191941; 19462019; 2021, This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 17:58. July 12-16 Marshall-Putnam Fair: 915 University Ave., Henry, Ill.; www.marshallputnamfair.org; mpfair@frontier.com; 309-364-2814. The fair has long been noted for its annual butter cow, a life-size animal formed of pure butter applied to an armature by a sculptor wielding an oversized palette knife. July 23-30 Monroe County Fair: 4177 IL-156, Waterloo, Ill.; monroecounty-fair.org; 618-939-7796. Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul. Alaska State Fair, Palmer, August 26 to September 6. padding: 1px; Percentage-based vendors have yet to begin their payment. We now get back to work planning for 2023 and we hope to see you all back again.. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune), Sara Kuykendall and her husband Kevin Kuykendall, sheep fitters from Wisconsin, groom a sheep to be shown at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2022. www.facebook.com/claycountyagriculturalfair. It is focused on agriculture and entertainment, featuring horse races, a carnival, parade and much more. DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Since May, Du Quoin State Fair organizers continued to add to the 2022 Grandstand Lineup. #VISITSPRINGFIELD. This includes the final announcement made on Wednesday, July 27. Be Nice. Also, two Illinois State Fair events generally held during the fair's run, the Illinois State Fair Rodeo and the Bettenhausen 100, will be held at later dates in 2022, adding to the overall revenue numbers. Sept. 7-10 Calhoun County Fair: Poor Hollow Farm Road, Hardin, Ill.; www.calhounfair.net; 618-576-2215. July 22-29 Crawford County Fair: 108 Legion Pkwy., Oblong, Ill.; crawfordfair.com; secretary@crawfordfair.com; 618-553-2079. Nelson hasn't performed at the fairgrounds in 21 years, but all that changes as the American country music icon returns to the state fair Aug. 16 with Elle King. It was purchased for $69,000, taken down in Chicago and reassembled at the state fairgrounds. It welcomes about 350,000 visitors every year. The grounds are now undergoing major renovations with an infusion of $58.1 million from the Rebuild Illinois capital improvements program. July 14-23 Massac County Youth Fair: 4476 Korte Road, Metropolis, Ill.; massacyouthfair@gmail.com; 618-524-4608. Weather permitting, Grandstand shows will take place from Aug. 12-22, with a wide range of acts designed to cater to everyone's tastes. July 9-15 Fisher Community Fair: 226 E. Sangamon St., Fisher, Ill.; www.fisherfair.com; fisherfair2@frontier.com; 217-897-1437. Customers can purchase parking in person beginning on July 31, 2023. Du Quoin State Fair Offices 655 Executive Drive Du Quoin, Illinois 62832. It's a compact but vibrant bustle of activity from the moment the gates open on Preview Day until the lights go down for the last time. June 7-11 Macon County Fair: 3700 N. Westlawn Ave., Decatur, Ill.; www.maconcountyfair.com; staff@maconcountyfair.com; 217-875-0135. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune). /* Current track progress and active audio volume level bar */ Though not your usual fair attraction, you can also apply for a job at the job fair hosted by the state of Illinois from 3-6 p.m. in the Orr Building. /* Progress and audio bars */ The show is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, with tickets available for $8 through the vendor. July 22-29 Edgar County Fair: 114 N. Main St., Paris, Ill.; www.edgarcountyfair.com; skinridgepoultryfarm@gmail.com. Be sure to check out the fly fishing and pond fishing clinics, the Monarch butterfly tag and release program, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and demonstrations by the American Chemical Society. Faculty, staff, doctoral students, graduate assistants and retirees can purchase parking online beginning July 10, 2023. SITES + ATTRACTIONS Your 2023 Grandstand Line-up Old Dominion Friday August 11, Alanis Morissette, Sunday, August 13, REO Speedwagon Tuesday August 15. Previously, ownership sat with a partner in Minnesota. . In the first half of the 20th century, the internal combustion engine revolutionized life on the American farm, with manufacturers of agricultural machinery eagerly taking advantage of occasions like the Illinois State Fair to demonstrate their new products. Skip to main content. Sara Kuykendall and her husband Kevin Kuykendall, sheep fitters from Wisconsin, groom a sheep to be shown at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2022. font-size: 13px Don't Threaten. June 6-11 Macoupin County Fair: 21368 State Rte 4, Carlinville, Ill.; www.macoupincountyfair.org; 217-854-9422. Races begin at the grandstand at 12 p.m. July 24-28 Fulton County Fair & Racing: 1377 S. Main St., Lewistown, Ill.; www.fultonfair.com; 309-547-3748. Friday, Aug. 19: Comedian Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," will bring his unique perspective on current events and his upbringing in South Africa to the Grandstand. Hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states will take to the streets through the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and back for the challenging Abe's Amble, a 10K USATF certified course. The group is among the most successful in country music history, with over 20 No. Sunday, Aug. 21: After a wait of more than a year, fans of Sammy Hagar and the Circle will finally get the chance to see the band perform at the fair, joining Ann Wilson of Heart on the stage. Republican candidate for governor state Sen. Darren Bailey, center, and his wife Cindy Stortzum, greet attendees at the Governors Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 16, 2022. 2022: Ole Miss (42-23) Mike Bianco: 4-2: . The Illinois State Fair returns for 2022, August 11 -21, with an all star concert lineup and a the return of a new Route 66 presence. Dairy Building: More than just the Butter Cow, the Dairy Building is a showcase of the state's dairy farmers with milk, cheeses, ice cream and other products available to sample. Sculptor Sarah Pratt spent 90 hours over five days crafting the cow, which weighs over 650 . June 14-18 Sangamon County Fair: 318 W. Birch St., New Berlin, Ill.; www.sangcofair.com; info@sangcofair.com; 217-488-2685. Permit effective dates are changing. Illinois State Fair. Were also offering a home delivery option as an added convenience for friends of the paper. margin: 0; But they also point out percentage-based vendors have yet to begin their payment. Here are the dates and schedule for the 2023 NCAA baseball regionals, super regionals and Men's College World Series. Parking permits can be purchased online beginning at 9 a.m. on the following dates. Hunt is best known for his two multi-platinum albums, "Montevallo" and "Southside," each selling more than a million copies. July 30-Aug. 6 Coles County Fair: 63 W. Madison Ave., Charleston, Ill.; www.colescountyfair.com; fairboard@colescountyfair.com; 217-345-2656. It will be followed at 12 p.m. by the Young Person's Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Pitch Competition. The singer/songwriter has won multiple music industry awards, including 14 Teen Choice Awards. August 11, 2022. TLC was one of the 1990s' biggest R&B groups, with legendary albums like "CrazySexyCool" and "FanMail" topping the charts and going multi-platinum, with legendary songs like "Waterfalls," "Creep," "Unpretty" and "No Scrubs.". State fairs began to transition themselves from agricultural trade shows to entertainment operations. July 17-22 Farmer City and Dewitt County Fair: 850 N. Grove St., Farmer City, Ill.; www.farmercityfair.com. Photo: Peter Hancock/Capitol News Illinois. Join with thousands of others to keep this important public media-based resource available to all. 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