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The Illinois State Fair has been celebrated nearly every year since 1953 as a showcase for Illinois agriculture. Come join the fun August 10th-20th.
Enjoy 10 days of thrills and excitement at this family-friendly fair featuring world renowned concert artists, food, carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, contests, educational displays, harness racing, auto racing and much more.
Event Details
Aug 10
to
Aug 20, 2023
7:00am
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11:59pm
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Address:
801 East Sangamon Avenue
Springfield IL 62702 - Phone: (217) 782-6661
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Rodney Carrington at UIS Performing Arts Center
Comedian, actor, & singer; Rodney Carrington takes the stage at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Fr...
Read MoreArtisan & Antique Market at the Brinkerhoff Mansion
Back for it's second year, the Artisan & Antique Market takes over the grounds of the Brinkerhoff Ma...
Read MoreFall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
There will be plenty of fun to be had and nature to be enjoyed at the Fall Harvest Festival at Linco...
Read MoreWheel of Fortune LIVE at UIS Performing Arts Center
"Can I buy a vowel?" Wheel of Fortune LIVE! comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center on October 14th...
Read MoreTheresa Caputo Live at the UIS Performing Arts Center
Theresa Caputo from the hit TV show, The Long Island Medium, comes the UIS Performing Arts Center on...
Read MoreSnow White by Grand Kyiv Ballet at the UIS Performing Arts Center
The popular fairy tale takes the stage at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Tuesday October 17th.
Read MoreJack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Enjoy the sparking splendor of illuminated hand-carved jack-o-lanterns displayed around the Carillon...
Read MoreJohn Crist: The Emotional Support Tour at UIS Performing Arts Center
Comedian John Crist brings his Emotional Support Tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on October 2...
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