The Illinois State Fair committee would like to remind fair-goers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2017 Illinois State Fair.

July 1^st:

Open Show for beef, dairy, sheep, and goats.

Junior Show deadline for beef, dairy, sheep, swine, goats, pultry, and rabbits.

July 7^th:

Society Horse Show – late entry due 07/21; fees will be doubled.

July 10^th:

Open Show: Poultry & Rabbits

July 11^th:

Twilight Parade

July 15^th:

General Entries

July25^th:

Open Show: Late Entry ($50/head)

August 9^th:

Dairy Products

August 10^th:

Bee Culture-Open

If an entry deadline falls on a weekend, entries must be postmarked by the following Monday to be accepted. More information about the 2017 Illinois State Fair competitions can be found at illinois-state-fair-dot-info or by calling the Competitive Events office at 217-782-0786.

The 2017 Illinois State Fair will be held August 10^th-20^th.