Governor Bruce Rauner officially kicked off the Illinois State Fair on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. There are many different attractions at the fair such as concerts on the Grandstand, an assortment of food vendors, livestock shows, and more. Governor Rauner encouraged Illinoisans to attend the fair, and mentioned how the Fair is one of the best State Fairs in the country.

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The Fair runs through Sunday, August 21^st in Springfield. For more information on the State Fair, visit online at Illinois.gov/state fair.