(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)

Hey family, welcome to day Number 8 of the Summer Celebration!

If you want to join in to see the Illinois State Fair happenings on this day, then you’ve come to the right place!

Thursday, August 18th – Democrat Day:

Illinois Democrats host special guests on this day.

ISFT Highlights:

-Open Goat, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Shows

-Society Horse Show

-Harness Racing – Illinois Topline

-Grandstand- Volbeat with Killswitch Engage & Black Wizard (7:30pm)

State Fair Weather:

Today: Partly Cloudy with a 60% chance of Showers and Thunderstorms, Hi- 90

Tonight (After Hours): Cloudy with possible Thunderstorms, Lo- 68

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