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If you are planning to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on day number 5!

Monday, August 14th – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day:

Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events in the Senior Citizens Center take place throughout the day. The Scout Day Tent will be located directly outside the entrance to the Carnival Midway.

ISFT Highlights:

*Draft Horse Show
I*llinois Chopped Challenge
*Rising Star: Blacktop Mojo
*Truck & Tractor Pulls (Multi-Purpose Arena @ 7:30pm)
*Grandstand: Herman’s Hermits w/Peter Noone (7:30pm; FREE Concert)

State Fair Weather:

Today: Nice with intervals of clouds and sunshine, Hi-86

Tonight (After Hours): Partly cloudy, Lo-69

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