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Press Releases '06
- WANTED: FIRST-RATE PERFORMERS TO ENTERTAIN AT THE 2007 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Illinois State Fair to begin booking talent soon
- Promotional materials must be postmarked no later than Dec. 22, 2006, and should include the name, address and day and evening telephone numbers of a contact person.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TO OFFER HOLIDAY MEGA PASS
Discount pass good for unlimited carnival rides at the 2007 Illinois State Fair
- The Holiday Mega Pass goes on sale Wednesday, Nov. 15, for $45, a $15 savings compared to the cost of the pass during the fair.
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- ABE'S AMBLE AND ARCA AUTO RACING CONCLUDE SUCCESSFUL 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Hometown favorite Justin Allgaier held-off defending champion Frank Kimmel on the final lap to win the Allen Crowe Memorial 100 Sunday at the Illinois State Fair.
- 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR PARK DISTRICT CONSERVATION DAY
Moo-Moo Classic brings humor in the least likely places
- Ten teams competed today in the Moo-Moo Classic, a celebrity cow-milking contest, in the Livestock Center on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
- 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CELEBRATES FUTURES FOR KIDS DAY
- Futures for Kids Day at the 2006 Illinois State Fair offered many activities for youngsters, from competing in hula hoop contests to racing in a diaper derby.
- REPUBLICAN DAY AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR FEATURES CHAMPIONSHIP HARNESS RACING
- Purses totaling $340,000 were awarded during the final day of harness racing at the 2006 Illinois State Fair.
- ARCA TRUCKS AND SPORTSMAN JOIN ILLINOIS STATE FAIR RACING LINEUP
- For the first time in nearly ten years Illinois State Fair race fans will have four auto racing events over the final weekend of the Illinois State Fair.
- A SALUTE TO AGRICULTURE IS MADE AS THE 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CELEBRATES AGRICULTURE DAY
Governor's Sale of Champions Breaks Six Records
- A crowd of more than 1500 gathered on the Director's Lawn this afternoon to celebrate Agriculture Day at the 2006 Illinois State Fair.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CELEBRATES SENIOR CITIZENS'DAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST IN THE RED HAT SOCIETY
A multitude of events and screenings were offered for Senior Citizens' Day as free concessions were enjoyed by all in the Illinois Building
- From free health screenings and help with Medicare to free popcorn, ice cream and prizes, the Illinois Building was the place for seniors to be.
- VETERANS ENJOY DAY OF TRIBUTE AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- The Lincoln Stage provided the setting for the honoring of armed forces past and present.
- MANY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LOCAL OFFICIALS' TENTS FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD/PUBLIC OFFICIALS' DAY AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- The City of Springfield/Local Officials' Day brought people of every political affiliation to the Illinois State Fair to work in their designated tents.
- RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF BEGINNING OF 154TH ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Opening day celebrates County Fairs and Horseracing Day
- Governor Rod Blagojevich, along with his family, arrived at the Main Gate for the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially begin the Illinois State Fair this morning.
- ILLINOIS PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS TO BE HELD AT THE 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
The Heartland will showcase local products and flavor; Famous French Pastry Chef to demonstrate skills with Illinois grown pumpkins
- The area will feature daily cooking demonstrations and samplings of the prepared recipes by companies such as Kikkoman, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and Meadowbrook Farms to promote Illinois products.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR PREPARES TO KICKOFF 2006 EVENT WITH A FEW NEW ADDITIONS AND SOME OLD FAVORITES
New attractions highlighted at 2006 Press Preview Day
- Each year we try to make a few changes around the fair to keep the tradition exciting and fresh.
- CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOODBANK & 4-H CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Central Illinois Foodbank will be accepting non-perishable food items as they walk in the parade as well as throughout the fair. For those who donate, a coupon will be given for some favorite State Fair foods.
- GOV. BLAGOVICH SELECTS LOCAL WAR HERO AS GRAND MARSHAL OF ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TWILIGHT PARADE
- In a salute to all Illinois servicemen and women, Sergeant Jerald K. Leech of Arthur was named Grand Marshal for the 2006 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR STILL IN SEARCH OF VOLUNTEERS
- The State Fair staff is looking for people to help in a number of areas throughout the 10 days of the fair, including information booths, various buildings and gates and at the Illinois State Fair Museum under the Grandstand.
- NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO MOVES ONTO ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Trade Show opens in Orr Building July 22; Rodeo events kick off with opening ceremonies and country concert July 23
- Opening ceremonies will be held Sunday evening, July 23 in the Grandstand at 5:15 followed by a musical performance featuring country star Jason Aldean with local group City Limits opening the show at 7:00 p.m.
Rodeo events begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24 and go through 1:00 p.m. Sunday July 30.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MEGA PASS SPECIAL PRICES TO END SATURDAY
- Saturday, July 15 is the last day to purchase the Illinois State Fair 2006 Mega Pass at a reduced price of $50. On Monday, July 17, the price goes back to the regular price of $60.
- BLIEFNICK ANNOUNCES 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ARENA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Lineup full of action-packed entertainment
- The venue will host a three-night truck and tractor pull series presented by the Illinois Truck and Tractor Pull Association (ITPA), as well as Arena Cross and Freestyle Motocross racing and a rodeo featuring the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TEAMS UP WITH BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP®
Company to bring bear-making experience to The Jungle
- Expanding upon the company's interactive mall-based stores, Build-A-Bear Workshop On Tour will offer guests the fun of making a stuffed animal at the Illinois State Fair Aug. 17-20.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND BOX OFFICE OPENS JUNE 3
- The Grandstand ticket office on the Illinois State Fairgrounds opens Saturday, June 3, at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first 25 people to purchase tickets to a 2006 Illinois State Fair concert will receive a special State Fair gift bag.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MEGA PASS TO GO ON SALE JUNE 1
Pass offers unlimited carnival rides during entire 2006 Illinois State Fair
- The Mega Pass can be purchased in the Emmerson Building, which is located on Main Street north of Ethnic Village on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The cost is $50 through July 15, when the price increases to $60. Order Form
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES PLAN TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND TEMPO OF TWILIGHT PARADE
- Candy no longer will be permitted to be thrown from floats and vehicles and a new staging area will be in place that should relieve traffic congestion and enable the procession move more quickly.
- GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND LINEUP
Entertainment features Big & Rich, Counting Crows and American Idol star Carrie Underwood
- Among the bands taking the stage Aug. 11-20 will be the honky-tonk duo Big & Rich, Montgomery Gentry, Counting Crows, rock legends Foreigner and American Idol star Carrie Underwood.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ANNOUNCE THEME FOR 2006 EVENT
"Experience It! Illinois State Fair 2006" calls visitors to the 154th Illinois State Fair
- In addition to unveiling the theme, officials announced several changes for the 2006 event including the expansion of the Sale of Champions.
- MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CROWNED 2006 MISS ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR
- Miss McClean County, Heather Miller, will reign over the 2006 Illinois State Fair as the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.
- VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS
- The National High School Rodeo finals will be held July 24-30 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. If you are interested in being a part of this great event, please contact Pati Kohlbecker with the Illinois State Fair Office at 217/782-0772 or by email at PKohlber@agr.state.il.us
- HOLIDAY MEGA PASS SALES TO KICKOFF NOVEMBER 14
Reduced price ideal for holiday gifts
- Illinois State Fair officials today announced that as part of a holiday promotional effort they would be offering 2006 Mega Passes at a reduced price of $45 from November 14 through December 22, 2005. Mega Pass Form
- BLIEFNICK ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY INPUT FOR 2006 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Fairgoers invited to email suggestions for entertainment and other ideas for August event
- Suggestions for the fair as well as general inquiries or input can be sent to statefair@agr.state.il.us.
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