(Photo By Flickr User Tom Ellis)

 

Alright family, are you ready to travel to the Cap City to celebrate the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair?

If so, take a look to see where you can get in where you fit in for some great family fun on these weekend days!

Saturday, August 19th – Park District Conservation Day-

Members of more than 45 Park Districts from throughout Illinois entertain fairgoers across the grounds and host activities in Conservation World.

ISFWT Highlights:

*Swine, Goat, Sheep, Cattle Shows

*Society Horse Show

*Park District Pentathalon

*Grandstand- USAC Silver Crown The Bettenhausen 100 (1:30pm)

*Multi-Purpose Arena- ISF Championship Demo Derby (6:30pm)

*Grandstand- Five Finger Death Punch with All That Remains and Nonpoint (7:30pm)

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)

 

Sunday, August 20th – Family Day-

The general admission price is lowered to $5 per adult and $2 per senior to encourage more families to enjoy the last day of the fair.

ISFWT Highlights:

*Abe’s Amble

*Powerlight Music Festival

*Bocce Ball Tournament

*Newlywed Game Show

*Pee Wee Pig Show

*Competitive Eating Contest

*Game Show: Beat the DJ

*Rising Star: Through Fire

*Grandstand-ARCA Racing Series 100 Sportsman Nationals (1:30pm)

*Grandstand: John Mellencamp with Carlene Carter (7:30pm)

 

 

State Fair Weather:

Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, Hi- 85 (Heat Index-97)

Saturday Night (After Hours): Clear and humid, Lo- 63

Sunday: Sunny & humid, Hi- 91 (Heat Index-102)

Sunday Night (After Hours): Partly cloudy and humid, Lo- 68

To receive more information on the Illinois State Fair, give them a call at 217-782-6661, or online at www.illinois.gov/statefair.