Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is held every summer at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/maps/ The fair stays for 10 days and offers animal exhibits, livestock competitions, food and carnival rides for visitors. The Ethnic Village features food from 13 different countries and wine aficionados can taste drinks from 20 different wineries.http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/entertainment/2565558,6_5_NA06_GOSTATE_S1-100806.article

Families can visit the "Kids Korner" for family-friendly activities, such as a puppet show, face painting and magician performances. Shows featuring exotic animals, such as elephants and tigers, are also offered.http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/entertainment/2565558,6_5_NA06_GOSTATE_S1-100806.article

2010 Illinois State Fair Information

The 2010 Illinois State Fair was held from August 13 through August 22, 2010. Several live entertainment events were featured at the fair, including:

August 13 - Lady Antebellum
August 14 - The Original KISS Army
August 15 - Shinedown featuring Chevelle
August 16 - The Illinois Symphony
August 17 - Mercyme with 10th Avenue North
August 18 - Blake Shelton
August 20 - Cheap Trick with Blondie
August 21 - Selena Gomez
August 22 - Darius Ruckerhttp://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/gstand/default.htm

Reserved seating tickets for performances ranged from $5 to $30 each. Ticket purchase was required for every attendee over the age of 3.http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/gstand/default.htm

The 2010 fair was open from 7:00 am to 12 midnight each day. Admission tickets for adults were $5 for adults over the age of 13. Children aged 5 to 12 were charged $2 to enter the fair and senior citizens over 60 were charged $2. Children under five were admitted for free. Single cars paid $7 for parking at the fairgrounds.http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/admit.htm

Food at the 2010 Illinois State Fair

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This video highlights some of the new foods that were available to visitors of the 2010 Illinois State Fair. Foods featured included such entrees and desserts as homemade fudge, gelato, pizza in a cone, chocolate covered bacon, and a snack called the “Meat Eater,” which was a bratwurst wrapped in cheese, wrapped in a burger, wrapped in bacon, and served on a bun.