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Get ready to have fun in the Capital City as the Illinois State Fair begins with Preview Night!

Preview Night is the unofficial start of the fair with the Twilight Parade and discounted rides.

The parade starts at 6pm from 9th Street & North Grand Avenue to the Grandstand.

Just in case you will be there on this day/night, here’s a sneak peek of what’s happening behind the scenes at the ISF:

-Twilight Parade

-Junior Beef & Heifer Showmanship

-Superior Young Producers Contest

-Society Horse Show

-Twilight Parade

-Discount Carnival Rides

State Fair Weather:

Thursday- Sunny, Hi-87; Tonight (After Hours)- Mostly Clear, Lo-65

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.