(Photo By Flickr User Disney | ABC Television Group)

Welcome to day number eight of the 166th Annual State Fair Celebration!

If you came to get a small glimpse and highlights of the Illinois State Fair on this day, then you’ve come to the right place!

Thursday, August 16th – Democrat Day:

Illinois Democrats host special guests on this day.

ISFT Highlights:

*Cattle & Sheep Shows

*Grandstand: Thomas Rhett w/ Danielle Bradbery @ 8pm

*Competitive Eating Contest

*Illinois Chopped Challenge

State Fair Weather:

Today: Cloudy, Warm With A 70%-90% Of Showers & T-Storms, Hi- 87

Tonight (After Hours): Cloudy With A Chance Of Rain, Lo- 69

To receive more information on the Illinois State Fair, give them a call at 217-782-6661, or online at www2.illinois.gov/statefair.