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The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair is here and all are welcome to attend!

Get the 4-1-1 on what will be happening on Saturday and Sunday inside the Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Edition, right now!!

Saturday, August 12 – Kids Day

The first Saturday of the Illinois State Fair is dedicated to the younger fairgoers. Kids Day will feature special programming aimed at educating and entertaining kids of all ages. And remember, Kids 12 and under get in free to the Illinois State Fair!

ISFWT Highlights:

*National Lawnmower Races – Free Show in the Multi-Purpose Arena!
*State Fair Karaoke Finals
*Competitive Eating Contest
*Illinois Chopped Challenge
*Pentatonix in the Grandstand 7:30pm
*Rising Star: Kildare

Sunday, August 13 – Veterans & Gold Star Families Day

Veterans and their immediate families are admitted to the grounds for free. A veterans parade and activities are some of the highlights for the day. Discounted ride passes for families of military veterans.

ISFWT Highlights:

*Veterans Day Activities at Lincoln Stage
*Draft Horse Show
*Competitive Eating Contest
*Husband & Hog Calling Contest
*Rising Star: Chris Cavanaugh
*Grandstand: Brad Paisley w/Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant, Lindsay Ell at 7pm

State Fair Weather:

Saturday- Mostly sunny and nice, Hi-82; Saturday Night (After Hours)- Clear, Lo-57

Sunday- Clouds & Sun, Hi-81; Sunday Night (After Hours)- Mostly Cloudy, Lo-60

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