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The 64th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) beginning on Friday, July 12th starting at 4 pm and running through Saturday, July 20th with gates open from 10 am – 10 pm each day.

Attractions include a carnival, live entertainment, a bags tournament, a kiddie tractor pull, a BBQ cook-off, a petting zoo, 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.