A NEW EXHIBIT AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR THIS YEAR WILL HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORY OF ROUTE 66.

STATE FAIR MANAGER KEVIN GORDON SAYS THE ROUTE 66 EXPERIENCE IS A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT, WITH THE FIRST PHASE OPENING DURING THE FAIR NEXT MONTH. IT'S BEING SET UP INSIDE GATE TWO AND WILL OFFER VISITORS A CHANCE TO WALK THE ICONIC MOTHER ROAD FROM CHICAGO TO THE CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE, WITH STORIES ABOUT HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS AND BUSINESSES ALONG THE WAY.

THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE COUNTRY THAT SITS ON ROUTE 66, SO IT'S THE PERFECT LOCATION TO SHOWCASE THE MOTHER ROAD SAYS FAIR MANAGER KEVIN GORDON.

THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR RUNS AUGUST 12TH THROUGH THE 22ND IN SPRINGFIELD.