From music to contests to carnival rides: a preview of 2025 Illinois State Fair

The annual Illinois State Fair opens Thursday at Noon and runs through Aug. 17 in Springfield. There's always plenty to do at the event — enough to fill up the 11 days that it's open. The main organizer behind the fair gives a rundown of what visitors can expect this year.
 

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Rebecca Clark 
Illinois State Fair Manager

Hosted by Christine Herman