THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR IS CHANGING THINGS UP A BIT AND WILL HOLD “AGRICULTURE” DAY THIS FRIDAY.
AG DAY IS USUALLY HELD ON TUESDAY, BUT WITH SCHOOL STARTING NEXT WEEK FOR SOME, FAIR OFFICIALS WANTED TO MAKE SURE YOUNG EXHIBITORS HAVE A CHANCE SHOW OFF THEIR HARD WORK SAYS MANAGER REBECCA CLARK.
CLARK SAYS THEY MOVED AG DAY FROM THE USUAL TUESDAY SLOT TO FRIDAY.
THE DAY KICKS OFF WITH AN AG-DAY PROGRAM AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TENT WILL HAVE AN ARTISAN’S MARKET AND SPECIALTY GROWERS FARMSTAND.
THERE’S ANOTHER SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS YEAR - THE GOVERNOR’S SALE OF CHAMPIONS WILL NOW BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY THE 16TH WHICH IS GOVERNOR’S DAY.
