Illinois State Fair on Centerstage Chicago - Illinois State Fair : 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, (217) 782-6661, Festivals, Music Club, Festivals & Fairs, Live Music,Suburban

Editorial Review of Illinois State Fair

Date: August 8-17, 2008

Cost: $3 (adult), $2 (seniors); free for children 12 and younger

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What to expect: Acres of food, livestock sales, educational exhibits, music and more.

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein

noon-11:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-midnight Friday; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday (except for August 19, when it closes at 10 p.m.)