The Illinois State Fair officially opens on Friday but the event’s unofficial kick off has always been Thursday night when the grounds are full after the Twilight Parade.

New State Fair Manger Kevin Gordon says there will be a few changes this year. That includes an increase to the fair admission price of $10 for adults but kids 12 and under are now free.

Gordon says they added lots of little things to the fair for 2016, so many that he may not be able to think of them all at once.

The fair officially opens on Friday with the cutting of a ribbon at the main gate. The fair runs for 10 days ending on Sunday August 21.