(Photo By Flickr User Jeffrey Scott Will)

If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the Capital City and get your ISF fix in the mix, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration!

Tuesday, August 14th – Agriculture Day:

Agriculture Day is a discount admission day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois agriculture, which is featured throughout the fair, is highlighted on this day. Grand champion junior livestock including the barrow, steer, wether, poultry trio and rabbit trio are auctioned at the Governor’s Sale of Champions, and the best of Illinois processed foods are auctioned at the Commodity Auction.

ISFT Highlights:

*Auctioneer & Bid Calling Contest
*Draft Horse Show
*Cutest Little Farmer Contest
*Governor’s Sale of Champions
*Truck & Tractor Pulls (Multi-Purpose Arena @ 7:30pm)
*Grandstand: Luke Cobbs with Ashley McBryde (8pm)

State Fair Weather:

Today: Partly sunny and humid with a 20%-40% chance of showers & thunderstorms, Hi- 87 (Heat Index-95)

Tonight (After Hours): Partly cloudy & warm with a shower or thunderstorm in spots, 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.