Opening Night Activities at State Fair Cancelled Due to Weather

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced that Opening Day events at the Illinois State Fair this evening are cancelled due to inclement weather. The announcement of the cancellations was prompted by the severe weather advisories in the area.

The Illinois State Fairgrounds are located in Sangamon County, which is currently experiencing severe thunderstorms. To protect fairgoers from the extreme weather conditions, the annual Twilight Parade and the Sammy Hagar and The Circle concert this evening are cancelled.

The Illinois State Fair is August 12 – August 22 in Springfield, Illinois. For additional information, visit the website (www.IllinoisStateFair.info) and download the free mobile app. 

IDOA will continue to provide updates on grandstand events as more information becomes available.