Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fair

Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 at 8:00am

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Schedule of Events - Veterans & Gold Star Families Day

8:00 AM: Draft Horse & Pony Show at Coliseum
8:00 AM: Open Beef Cattle Show at Livestock Center
8:00 AM: Open Sheep Show at Sheep Barn
8:00 AM: Open Swine Show at Swine Barn
9:00 AM: Lutheran Church Services at Illinois Building
9:00 AM: Jr Dairy Goat Show at Jr Livestock Building
9:00 AM: Open Beef Cattle Show at Jr Livestock Building
9:00 AM: Open Beef Cattle Show at Livestock Center
9:30 AM: Open Rabbits Show at Sale Barn 26
10:00 AM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
10:00 AM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:00 AM: Veteran's Day Musical Entertainment at Lincoln Stage
10:00 AM: Open Beef Cattle Show at Livestock Center
10:00 AM: Veteran's Benefits Expo (10a-3p) at The Shed
10:00 AM: AMVETS Kids Corner (10a-3p) at The Shed
10:00 AM: Illinois Reads at Secretary of State Tent
10:30 AM: JROTC Drill Competition (10:30a-12:00p) at Central Avenue
10:30 AM: Fishing Pond - Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
10:30 AM: American Chemical Society / IL Chapter at Conservation World
10:30 AM: Churches of Christ at Illinois Building
11:00 AM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Wildlife Seminar at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
11:00 AM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 AM: AgVenture Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 AM: Bingo (11a-2p) - Mezzanine area at Illinois Building
11:00 AM: Veteran's Benefits Expo (10a-3p) at The Shed
11:00 AM: AMVETS Kids Corner (10a-3p) at The Shed
11:30 AM: JROTC Drill Competition (10:30a-12:00p) at Central Avenue
12:00 PM: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Pavilion
12:00 PM: 144th Army Band - Jazz Combo at Apex Stage
12:00 PM: Nathan Bassett (Spray Can Artist) at Central Avenue
12:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
12:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Fishing Pond - Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Fly Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
12:00 PM: Kate Schroeder at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 PM: The Simple Remedy at Grand Central Stage
12:00 PM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 PM: Veteran's Day Main ProgrAM: Lincoln Stage
12:00 PM: Veteran's Benefits Expo (10a-3p) at The Shed
12:00 PM: AMVETS Kids Corner (10a-3p) at The Shed
12:00 PM: Illinois Prairie Clogging Association at Village of Cultures
12:30 PM: High Dive Show at Central & Main
12:30 PM: American Chemical Society / IL Chapter at Conservation World
12:45 PM: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Pavilion
1:00 PM: Jonny Vodka at Busch Light Tent
1:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
1:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
1:00 PM: Joel Honey at Coors Light Tent
1:00 PM: Big Top Adventures Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 PM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 PM: Veteran's Day Musical Entertainment at Lincoln Stage
1:00 PM: Elvis Himselvis at Miller Lite Tent
1:00 PM: Kardenni (Magician) at Roving
1:00 PM: Veteran's Benefits Expo (10a-3p) at The Shed
1:00 PM: AMVETS Kids Corner (10a-3p) at The Shed
1:00 PM: Illinois Reads at Secretary of State Tent
1:30 PM: Cutest Show on Earth at Adventure Village Stage
1:30 PM: Nathan Bassett (Spray Can Artist) at Central Avenue
1:30 PM: JROTC Drill Competition (1:30p-3:00p) at Central Avenue
1:30 PM: Fishing Pond - Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
1:30 PM: Fly Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
1:30 PM: Sky High Balloon Guy at Roving
2:00 PM: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Pavilion
2:00 PM: Tank and the Beez at Apex Stage
2:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
2:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Music by Mason Dixies at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
2:00 PM: Mark Konzen at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 PM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 PM: AgVenture Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 PM: Troupe Zahava Belly Dance at Illinois Building
2:00 PM: Veteran's Benefits Expo (10a-3p) at The Shed
2:00 PM: AMVETS Kids Corner (10a-3p) at The Shed
2:00 PM: Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show at Thrillville
2:00 PM: Ballet Folklorico de Chicago at Village of Cultures
2:30 PM: Magic Bean Agriculture Show at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 PM: JROTC Drill Competition (1:30p-3:00p) at Central Avenue
2:45 PM: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Pavilion
3:00 PM: Nathan Bassett (Spray Can Artist) at Central Avenue
3:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
3:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Fishing Pond - Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: American Chemical Society / IL Chapter at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
3:00 PM: Thief of Hearts at Grand Central Stage
3:00 PM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 PM: Springfield Dance at Illinois Building
3:00 PM: JROTC Drill Competition Award Ceremony at Lincoln Stage
3:00 PM: Kardenni (Magician) at Roving
3:00 PM: BMX Pros Trick TeAM: Thrillville
3:30 PM: Cutest Show on Earth at Adventure Village Stage
3:30 PM: High Dive Show at Central & Main
3:30 PM: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
3:30 PM: Sky High Balloon Guy at Roving
4:00 PM: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Pavilion
4:00 PM: Preston McCabe at Apex Stage
4:00 PM: Ben Bedford at Artisans Building
4:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
4:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
4:00 PM: Cody Galloway at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 PM: Veteran's Day Parade at Grandstand Ave
4:00 PM: Big Top Adventures Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 PM: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 PM: Dance Creation Dance Studio at Illinois Building
4:00 PM: 144th Army - Brass Band at Lincoln Stage
4:00 PM: Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show at Thrillville
4:00 PM: St Andrews Dancers at Village of Cultures
4:30 PM: Magic Bean Agriculture Show at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 PM: Nathan Bassett (Spray Can Artist) at Central Avenue
4:30 PM: Fishing Pond - Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
4:30 PM: Fly Fishing Clinics at Conservation World
4:30 PM: Folsom Prison Five at Coors Light Tent
4:30 PM: Brat Pack at Miller Lite Tent
4:30 PM: Open Sheep Pee Wee Show at Sheep Barn
4:45 PM: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Pavilion
5:00 PM: Stereotypical at Busch Light Tent
5:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
5:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: American Chemical Society / IL Chapter at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
5:00 PM: AgVenture Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:00 PM: Kardenni (Magician) at Lincoln Stage
5:00 PM: BMX Pros Trick TeAM: Thrillville
5:30 PM: Cutest Show on Earth at Adventure Village Stage
5:30 PM: High Dive Show at Central & Main
5:30 PM: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
5:30 PM: Troupe Zahava at Lincoln Stage
5:30 PM: Sky High Balloon Guy at Roving
6:00 PM: Naughty & Nice at Apex Stage
6:00 PM: Nathan Bassett (Spray Can Artist) at Central Avenue
6:00 PM: Draft Horse & Pony Show at Coliseum
6:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
6:00 PM: Everyone Belongs in Nature Passport (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Be a Climate Action Hero! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Cicada Art Work (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Eagle Nest Photo Opportunity (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Archery Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Youth BB Gun Range (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Rock Climbing Wall (10a-6:30p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Birds, Bugs and Bee-yond! (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Dogs That Help (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Mines, Minerals, Oil & Gas (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Water Resources (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Threatened and Endangered Species (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Illinois State Parks (10a-7p) at Conservation World
6:00 PM: Black Velvet at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 PM: Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show at Thrillville
6:00 PM: The Lei Abouts at Village of Cultures
6:30 PM: Magic Bean Agriculture Show at Adventure Village Stage
7:00 PM: Neutron Ninja (Hours 11a-9p - $ Fee) at Coliseum Lane
7:00 PM: Big Top Adventures Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 PM: Kardenni (Magician) at Lincoln Stage
7:00 PM: BMX Pros Trick TeAM: Thrillville
7:30 PM: Nathan Bassett (Spray Can Artist) at Central Avenue
7:30 PM: Lily Rose at Grand Central Stage
7:30 PM: Catfish Wille Band at Lincoln Stage
7:30 PM: Sky High Balloon Guy at Roving
7:30 PM: Samba Llamas at Village of Cultures
8:00 PM: High Dive Show at Central & Main
8:00 PM: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Ashley McBryde at Grandstand
8:30 PM: Sushi Roll at Coors Light Tent
8:30 PM: Backseat Radio at Miller Lite Tent
9:00 PM: The Get Down at Busch Light Tent

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