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Pat Quinn, Governor | Thomas E. Jennings, Acting
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Premium Books
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A Livestock Premises Identification number will be VOLUNTARY for livestock exhibition at all 2009 county, state, 4-H and FFA fairs in Illinois. Register a Premise |
Premium books are now available on line in pdf format. To view these books you will need acrobat reader installed on your machine. To save these books on your computer, right click on the appropriate link and choose the save option.
Forms are also in pdf format and can be filled out on-line, saved then printed and mailed.
These are the 2009 Illinois State Fair Premium Books and dates. The 2010 Illinois State Fair is August 13-22. Here are some of the show dates for the 2010 Illinois State Fair. Show dates not listed will be added as they are confirmed.
Society Horse Show - 1st session August 10-14 and 2nd session August 18-21
Junior Horse Show - July 27th - August 1st
Western Horse Show - TBA
Miniature Horse Show - August 22nd
ATTENTION: If you get a file not found error when trying to open a premium book, you will have to choose the save option, then open the file from your hard drive.
Printing: If you experience printing problems, try using the Adobe print icon.
General (1.08 M) 
This is your chance to show off your best agricultural, floricultural, textile, and dairy products, as well as, displaying your culinary skills and artistic talents. Hobbies, bee culture and philatelic areas are also competing for first prize. Don't forget to sign up for the boccie ball and horse shoe pitching under the special contest department.
Livestock (0.99 M)
For years, the Illinois State Fair has had the opportunity to showcase some of the best livestock in the country. This year is no exception. Livestock competition includes; beef cattle, dairy cattle, draft horses, llamas, goats, sheep, swine, poultry and rabbits as well as husband and hog calling.
Junior Livestock (1 M)
Juniors compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights. This is an opportunity for juniors to show off their beef and dair cattle, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbits. There is also the junior horse show, the dog show, 4-H Exhibits and the Land of Lincoln Breeders award.
Society Horse Show (0.63 M)
Horses, handlers, owners and breeds work together to showcase some of the finest example of skill, dedication and hard work. Competition starts August 11-15 and continues August 19-22, 2009. Don't miss this opportunity to compete.
Western Horse Show (0.57 M)
Don't miss your chance to compete in this years Western Horse Show, July 11 - 25, 2009.
Miniature Horse Show
The Miniature Horse Show starts August 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Barn 13 (Across from the Coliseum). Miniature Horse Show information can now be found in the Livestock Premium Book.
Special Events (0.68 M)
Are you talented? Have and award winning smile? Or a quick or cute child? Here is your chance to shine. The special events office is looking for individuals and groups to show case their talents.
Marching bands, floats, baton twirlers, runners, weightlighters, fiddle & banjo players as well as diaper decorations and derbies will be featured.
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