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State Fair Entry Deadlines Approaching

State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon wants to remind fairgoers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2017 Illinois State Fair.

Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below.  Please note that some deadlines fall on a Saturday.  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 online at www.illinoisstatefair.info or by calling the Competitive Events office at (217) 782-0786.

CompetitionEntry Deadline
Open Show:  Beef, Dairy, Sheep, GoatsJuly 1
Junior Show:  Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, RabbitsJuly 1
Society Horse ShowJuly 7 (Late Entry due 7/21; fees doubled)
Open Show:  Poultry & RabbitsJuly 10
Twilight ParadeJuly 11
General EntriesJuly 15
Open Show:  Late Entry ($50/head)July 25
Dairy ProductsAugust 9
Bee Culture-ProfessionalAugust 9
Bee Culture-OpenAugust 10

 

The 2017 Illinois State Fair will be held Aug. 10 – 20.

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