The Illinois State Fair moves into its opening weekend with Agriculture Day on this Friday. Activities at the fairgrounds in Springfield today include the Golden Abe’s food vendor contest, a craft beer competition, and harness racing.
The Grand Central Stage features Diamante at 7:30 while country music takes over the grandstand with Jake Owen featuring Jo Dee Messina.
Kids Day is Saturday as The Black Crowes headline the grandstand with Pecos and the Rooftops at Grand Central Stage.
Sunday is Veterans and Gold Star Families Day with a veterans parade on Grandstand Avenue, the sold-out Megan Moroney concert at the grandstand and Kashus Culpepper on the Grand Central Stage.
