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Typical Month
August
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Duration
11 days
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Size
large
About Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield is an eleven-day mid-August spectacular at the state fairgrounds, drawing over one million visitors to Abraham Lincoln's home city for the premier annual celebration of Illinois agriculture.
What to Expect
Expect champion livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions from across Illinois, nationally known grandstand entertainment, a massive midway, diverse food vendors, the famous Butter Cow sculpture, and the full Illinois state fair experience.
Visitor Tips
The Illinois State Fair is held at the Springfield state fairgrounds just north of downtown — budget the full day, arrive early for livestock competitions, and don't miss the grandstand entertainment or the iconic food on a stick.
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