Friday, August 15
“Ladies Day”
Sponsored by OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, Bells Brewery
Presenting Sponsors: The Island Resort and Casino
8:00 am…….. GATES OPEN
9:00 am…….. Livestock Skill-a-thon
Ladies Day in Activities Tent (beer/wine tasting, cooking demos)
10:00 am…… Exhibit Buildings Open throughout the Fairgrounds
Miracle of Life exhibit opens in Miracle of Life Bldg
Growing UP Foresters Exhibit Opens in Miracle of Life Bldg
U.P. Steam and gas Village opens
11:00 am……. Wellness Fair presented by Delta County Case Coordinators and MDS CAA in Grandstand Concourse
Skerbeck Bros carnival Opens on the Midway
DNR Pocket Park opens
12:00 pm…… BINGO Tent Opens
Open Horse Show, Speed Events
Cheese Carving Exhibit opens in Miracle of Life Bldg
Art Club Interactive 3-D Chalk Design in Miracle of Life Bldg.
Art Club 3-D Chalk Workshop (12:00-3:00) Miracle of Life Bldg.
Martinez Studio Sand Sculpting at DNR Pocket Park entrance
Chainsaw Carving
Whispering Pines opens on Ag/Commercial Row
1:30 pm……… Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
2:00 pm….….. Wallendas’ Circus Incredible next to Activities Tent
2:30 pm……… Mitchell Marionettes in front of Grandstand
3:30 pm.…….. Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
4:00 pm…..… Wallendas’ Circus Incredible next to Activities Tent
Martinez Studio Sand Sculpting Workshop (4:00-7:00) DNR Pocket Park entrance
5:00 pm…..… Mitchell Marionettes in front of Grandstand
6:00 pm…….. Wallendas Circus Incredible next to Activities Tent
6:30 pm……… Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
7:00 pm……… Mitchell Marionettes in front of Grandstand
8:00 pm………..Joe Diffie in Grandstand; Doors open at 7. (Gold Circle Seats $10.00 + fees)
Presented by Island Resort and Casino and WJNR Radio Station
BINGO Tent Closes
10:00 pm……. Exhibit Buildings Close throughout Fairgrounds
11:00pm……. Skerbeck Bros Carnival Closes on the Midway
These are just a few of the activities going on throughout the day.
Stop by to see the many more attractions and events happening at this year’s State Fair.
DAILY GATE ADMISSION PRICES:
GATES OPEN AT 8:00 AM
Adult: (13 years and older)…………………………..$8.00
Youth: (6-12 years old) …………………………..$5.00
Child: (5 years old and under with an adult)……….FREE
WEEKLY PASS RATES:
Adult :(13 years and older) $25.00; Youth: (6-12 years old) $15.00; Child:(5 and under w/ adult) Free
Saturday, August 17
“Agriculture Day” Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company
Presenting Sponsors:
The Island Resort and Casino
8:00 am………….GATES OPEN
8:30 am…………….Open Horse Show–Halter & English
10:00 am………..Exhibit Buildings Open throughout the Fairgrounds
Skerbeck Bros. Carnival Opens on the Midway
Miracle of Life Exhibit opens in Miracle of Life Bldg.
Growing UP Foresters Exhibit Opens in Miracle of Life Bldg
Art Club 3-D Interactive Chalk Design in Miracle of Life Bldg.
Cheese Carving Exhibit open in Miracle of Life Bldg
Martinez Studio Sand Sculpting at DNR Pocket Park entrance
U.P. Steam and Gas Village opens
11:00 am…………Junior Market Livestock Sale
Pony Pulling Contest
DNR Pocket Park Opens
Antique Car Show in Activities Tent
Car Show voting times (11:00-1:00)
12:00 pm…….…..BINGO Tent Opens
Wallendas’ Circus Incredible next to Activities Tent
Art Club 3-D Chalk Workshop (12:00-3:00)
Whispering Pines opens on Ag/Commercial Row
Chainsaw Carving
12:30 pm…….…..Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
1:00 pm…………. Mitchell Marionettes in front of the Grandstand
1:30 pm………….Wallendas’ Circus Incredible next to Activities Tent
2:30 pm………….Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
3:00 pm…………. Mitchell Marionettes in front of the Grandstand
4:00 pm………….Martinez Studio Sand Sculpting Workshop (4:00-7:00) DNR Pocket Park entrance
4:30 pm……………… Wallendas’ Circus Incredible next to Activities tent
5:00 pm………….Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
Pony Pulling Contest
5:30 pm………….Mitchell Marionettes in front of the Grandstand
6:00 pm……….…UPIR Stock Car Races (doors open at 5:00)
Sponsored by Island Resort and Casino and WLUC TV6 and Fox UP
6:30 pm………….Mitchell Marionettes in front of Grandstand
7:00 pm………………Draft Horse Pulling Contest
Wallendas’ Circus Incredible next to Activities tent
Barnyard Review next to Bldg # 10
BINGO Tent Closes
10:00 pm…………Exhibit Buildings Close throughout the Fairgrounds
11:00 pm…………Skerbeck Bros Carnival Closes on the Midway
These are just a few of the activities going on throughout the day. Stop by to see the many more attractions
and events happening at this years State Fair.
DAILY GATE ADMISSION PRICES:
GATES OPEN AT 8:00 AM
Adult: (13 years and older)…………………………..$8.00
Youth: (6-12 years old) …………………………..$5.00
Child: (5 years old and under with an adult)……….FREE
WEEKLY PASS RATES:
Adult :(13 years and older) $25.00; Youth: (6-12 years old) $15.00; Child:(5 and under w/ adult) Free
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