Illinois State Fair
This Illinois city has hosted the State Fair since 1853, with a few interruptions.
What is Springfield?
This crop is one of the most important agricultural products grown in Illinois.
What is corn?
This frozen treat is a popular choice on a hot summer day at the fair.
What is ice cream?
What is the Prairie State?
This fluffy carnival treat is made by spinning heated sugar.
What is cotton candy?
The Illinois State Fair traditionally takes place during this month.
What is August?
This crop is also commonly planted throughout Illinois. (It's not corn!)
What are soybeans?
You might ride this giant spinning attraction to get a bird's-eye view of the fairgrounds.
What is a Ferris wheel?
This was the year the first Illinois State Fair was held in Springfield.
What is 1853?
These fried treats are often served with powdered sugar and are a fair favorite.
What are funnel cakes?
This large fairground attraction is known for its rides, games, and food vendors.
What is the Midway?
These farm animals are often shown in livestock competitions at the State Fair.
What are pigs/swine?
This iconic Illinois State Fair sculpture has been a tradition since 1922 and is made from a dairy product.
What is the Butter Cow?
Illinois became the nation’s 21st state in this year, decades before the first Illinois State Fair.
What is 1818?
You may see this animal competition where contestants show off their prized horses.
What is a horse show?
The Illinois State Fair's official mascot is this animal.
What is a rabbit?
This sweet product comes from bees and can be found at agricultural fairs.
What is honey?
This fair food is made by dipping a hot dog in cornmeal batter and frying it.
What is a corn dog?
The Illinois State Fair was created in large part to showcase advancements in this industry, which remains central to the fair today.
What is agriculture?
This classic fair attraction challenges visitors to navigate through reflections and confusing paths.
What is a mirror maze?
This Illinois State Fair tradition features animals competing for ribbons and prizes.
What are livestock shows?
Illinois is often called the “Prairie State” because much of its original landscape consisted of this type of grassland.
What is prairie?
This type of performance combines music, lights, and often impressive choreography on the fair's stages.
What is a concert?
Before becoming the Illinois State Fair's permanent home, the fair was held in several Illinois communities, including this city that is now known for its university.
What is Bloomington?
This type of competition can include baking, canning, quilting, photography, and crafts.
What are 4-H/fair exhibits?