This Illinois State Fair will kick off Thursday with gates opening at 7am in Springfield to County Fairs and Horse Racing.
This Illinois State Fair will kick off Thursday with gates opening at 7am in Springfield, and this year's opening theme will celebrate county fairs and horse racing.Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark said she saw the theme days as a way to enhance fairgoers’ experience.
“From opening our gates earlier for a full day of horse racing, to exposing more Illinoisians to our state’s number one industry and offering affordable ways for families to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, our newly enhanced theme days will have something for everyone,” Clark said. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThursday, August 10-
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