(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)

The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair in the Capital City is officially here! 

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

Friday-8/9/2013:

County Fair & Horse Racing Day

Highlights For Today:

-Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

-Open Beef, Sheep, and Poultry Shows

-Junior Barrow, Beef, Pygmy Goat, Wether Shows

-Society House Show

-Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes (Two-Year-Old Eliminations)

-Harness Racing (12noon at the Grandstand)

-Billy Currington w/ Lauren Alaina (8pm at the Grandstand)

Weather: Mostly Sunny, Hi- 84; Tonight (After Hours)-Cloudy, Lo- 63

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