The Heartland - Illinois' Salute to Agriculture is the theme of the Illinois State Fair this year. The agricultural festival in Springfield runs August 8 - 17, 2008. The Heartland is a rich agricultural area, with farmlands that feed the nation. The fair is held at the Illinois State Fairground, in the state capital of Springfield, IL.
Family friendly entertainment is a staple of the state fair. Visitors enjoy exhibits of livestock, arts, crafts and food. Stages of entertainment feature concerts and auto racing. There is truly something for everyone.
Fair Highlights
Fair Highlights include Kids Corner, Swampmaster Gator Show, Decorated Diaper Contest, Ethnic Village, Diaper Derby, Grandstand Entertainment and a Daily Parade. Rides and attractions include Adventure Village and Midway Rides, Butter Cow, Campus Town, Conservations World, Dueling Pirate's High Dive, Illinois Fire Museum, Happy Hollow, The Heartland, Senior Center, Illinois Wine Experience and Mile a Cow.
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