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The 65th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) beginning on Friday, July 11th starting at 4pm and running through Saturday, July 19th with gates open from 10am – 10pm each day.

Attractions include a carnival, live entertainment, a Family Fun Zone, a kiddie tractor pull, dog-grooming demos, barnyard races, and the Rising Star Singing Contest to name a few. General admission is $10 for ages 13 & over, $5 for children aged 6 – 12, and free for ages under 6 and military personnel with ID.

For more information, give them a call at 309-691-6332 or visit online at www.heartofillinoisfair.com.

Don't forget to listen to "HOI Fair Today" on AM 1140 WVEL, starting this Friday morning during the 8am hour to get a synopsis and details of what will be happening at the fair on that day.