(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)

The pre-opening of the 164th Annual Illinois State Fair begins today at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL.

Here’s a sneak peak at what’s happening at the fair on today:

Preview Night

Highlights for today:

-Junior Beef & Heifer Showmanship

-Superior Young Producers Contest

-Society Horse Show

-Twilight Parade (begins at 5:30pm; Parade Route: from 9th Street and North Grand Avenue to Grandstand Avenue in the Fairgrounds)

-Discount Carnival Rides

Weather: Warm & Muggy, Stray Thunderstorm, Hi- 93 (Heat Index-104); (After Hours)- Warm with off & on showers and thunderstorms, Lo- 77

Remember, for more Illinois State Fair information, log on to www.agr.state.il.us, illinoisstatefair.info, or give them a call at 217-782-6661, right now.