(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)

 

 

Well family, the weekend has finally arrived and also the last Friday of the Illinois State Fair!

Today’s theme of the ISF is  Futures for Kids Day.

Let’s find out to see what’s going on with the last Friday of the Illinois State Fair, today!

 

Friday, August 21st – Futures for Kids Day:

Many of the activities on this day are centered around our younger visitors. Several competitions are held including decorated diaper, diaper derby, and ponytail contest.

 

ISFT Highlights:

-Open Llama, Swine, Sheep, Rabbit, Dairy Shows

-Junior Dairy Show

-Society Horse Show

-Ponytail/Pigtail Contest

-Decorated Diaper/Diaper Derby Contests

–State Fair Arena- Redneck Boat Races (7pm)

–Grandstand- Hank Williams Jr. with .38 Special (7:30pm)

 

 

State Fair Weather:

Today: Mostly sunny and pleasantly mild, Hi- 83

Tonight (After Hours): Clear and cool. Lo- 57

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.