Monday at the Illinois State Fair

Today is Senior and Scout Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Seniors 60 and up will receive free admission to the fairgrounds, as will all Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who go to the fair in uniform.

Monday Highlights:

Open Beef and Sheep Shows

Draft Horse Show

Ag Tours at 10am and 2pm beginning at the Ag Tent

2016 Illinois Senior Spelling Bee Finals at 1pm in the Illinois Building

Illinois Chopped competition at 5pm in the Agriculture Tent

ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls at 7:30pm in the Arena

New Odyssey at 7:30pm at the Grandstand

The Illinois State Fair will run through Sunday in Springfield.