The Illinois State Fair committee would like to remind fair-goers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2017 Illinois State Fair.
July 1st:
Open Show for beef, dairy, sheep, and goats.
Junior Show deadline for beef, dairy, sheep, swine, goats, pultry, and rabbits.
July 7th:
Society Horse Show – late entry due 07/21; fees will be doubled.
July 10th:
Open Show: Poultry & Rabbits
July 11th:
Twilight Parade
July 15th:
General Entries
July25th:
Open Show: Late Entry ($50/head)
August 9th:
Dairy Products
August 10th:
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 10th-20th.