SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Fair is underway in Springfield.
The deep fryers are sizzling, the lemons have been juiced, livestock are settling in, and the carnival rides are ready to go.
At the official ribbon cutting for the fair, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton reminded everyone that the Illinois State Fair is most importantly about agriculture and family.
“Right here on these fairgrounds, we have the opportunity to once a year to feel the energy and passion that is alive across our state, to connect around Illinois’ largest industry…agriculture,” Stratton said.
There’s livestock shows, harness racing, car racing, concerts, free entertainment, exhibits, dinosaurs and just about anything you can think of, said State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark.
You can also find all things deep fried and on a stick at this year’s fair.
Being a mother of four young kids, Clark said she knows how important it is to hold the line on the price of tickets for families.
“There’s no change in the cost of admission, parking or Mega Pass this year. We have a lot of new, fun interactive activities, plenty of free concerts, and that’s on top of plethora of opportunities at the Grandstand,” Clark said.
There are also daily food deals and special days for free admission for seniors, veterans and first responders.
Fair tickets are still on sale for Grandstand concerts like Demi Lovato, Willie Nelson and Shaggy and T-L-C.
The Illinois Stater Fair runs through Sunday, August 21.
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