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The 10-day Illinois State Fair in Springfield this year (Aug 8-17, 2008) will include performances each night from a range of artists including ZZ Top, Weird Al Yankovic, Brooks and Dunn, and Huey Lewis and the News.

Illinois' second state fair, the DuQuoin State Fair in Southern Illinois, will feature a major switch this year, going from Western World to a jungle theme. On the grandstand: Sawyer Brown and two American idol veterans.

Celebrate and Educate is the slogan of this year's Illinois State Fair. There are more than 150 buildings full of fascinating displays and exhibits. The Illinois State Fair, held in Springfield, IL, runs August 10 -19, 2007.

Besides grandstand acts, expect carnival rides, a huge agriculture exhibition with daily livestock shows, a demolition derby, bull riding, a petting zoo, food, and the Carnival Midway.

Every year Illinois holds its state fair down in Springfield. This year, the fair is looking for many volunteers to help out.

Parades, entertainment, fairs and good food are just a taste of the diversity of summer events here in Southern Illinois. Are you ready to brave the scorching summer heat to enjoy some of the many summer events in Southern Illinois?

Are you planning on a trip to Southern Illinois? Then you just may want to have some fun while you're visiting. Southern Illinois offers a variety of annual festivals. While planning your trip be sure to schedule in some trips to our annual festivals.

A consumer's guide to discounted admission to the Texas State Fair 2007

The West Virginia State Fair has something for everyone. Do not miss the fun! Mark your calendar and plan on attending.

A preview of the upcoming North Carolina State Fair. A list of concerts and events that will be conducted during the fair.

There are a myriad of adventures waiting when you "Celebrate Our State" at the 2007 Oklahoma State Fair® Centennial Expo.

Tickets for the 2007 Oklahoma State Fair Centennial Expo went on sale Saturday, July 7. This is the 101st year for the great State Fair of Oklahoma.

The Minnesota State Fair is a great opportunity to get out, have some fun and enjoy some great food, even on a stick.

From turkey legs to fried Twinkies, the North Carolina State Fair has an abundance of fair food that tempts even the most strict eaters. Choosing which to indulge in can be a daunting task; especially when our eyes are bigger than our stomachs.

Among Southern Illinois's impressive scenic areas is Fern Clyffe State Park, located near Goreham, with forested remnants from a past ice age in the form of glacial rock formations, geologic faulting and erosion.

State Bar Associations give law students and attorneys numerous benefits. There is a local and state bar association that fits almost any need.

J.C. Hagan has a sharp eye and keen wit for Illinois political analysis. It's a shame his take on the elections are right.

State songs are generally selected by the state legislature as a symbol of the state. Some states have more than one official state song for various reasons unknown by most.

According to research from the Institute of Substitute Teachers at Utah State University, nearly 10% of all certified teachers in school systems across the country are absent on any given day.

The Illinois State Fair was officially opened by Governor Blagojevich in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Missouri state Fair in Sedalia, Missouri, the DuQuoin State Fair, and the Illinois State Fair in Springfield offer competition, music, and family fun.

Southern Illinois used to gain national attention for riots and property damage on Halloween. Here's how the region cleaned up and replaced the drunken brawl with Halloween fun.

You can combine a road trip in Southern Illinois with a little Christmas or birthday shopping and come back with a nice experience to show for the day as well as a unique gift to stash away for the appropriate occasion.

Mount Vernon is sometimes considered the northern gateway to all things Southern Illinois. At the crossroads of Interstate 64 and Insterstate 57 and just a few miles south of Interstate 70, the community hopes to draw people southward.

A lot of choices in Southern Illinois and neighboring St Louis for Independence Day celebrations.

The State Fair is probably best known for hours on the midway, the car show, and corn dogs on a stick. But venture to the area behind the Cotton Bowl, and you'll find lots of family friendly and FREE activities for toddlers.

What to see at the fair.
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September 13-23, 2007 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Oklahoma State Fair and Expo. Fun for the entire family. Gate admission: $8.00 Something for everyone and more than you can imagine.

Illinois is a populous state with some large urban centers. But don't think that you can't find some of the best "U-cut" Christmas tree farms in Illinois.

If you plan to visit the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, be prepared for lots of walking and enjoying the many activities this fair provides.

Decent film musicals during the 1960's were few and far between. Find out what made "State Fair" such a dismal failure.

This submission is a summary of the day my kids and I spent at the Indiana State Fair. I describe the variety of food we ate, the experiences we had, and the success of the day as a fun family activity.

An abandoned duffel bag disrupted classes in two buildings at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale on Wednesday while police investigated the threat.

Kansas defeated Southern Illinois 61-58 on Thursday night to advance to the Elite Eight.

The small and larger towns of Southern Illinois will celebrate Christmas in a variety of ways this holiday season thanks to Kris Kringle, Charles Dickens, Popeye, St. Nicholas, and the La Guianee singers.

The singing group calling itself the Five Bawdy Wenches have incorporated the Southern Illinois Ren Faire into its own entity and redesigned the fair for more fun.

It's that time of year again. What is it you might ask? Why it's the North Carolina State Fair. It starts every second Friday in October and runs for 10 straight days. There are a number of things to do, from rides to eating.

Highlights of things to do and see at the Indiana State Fair as it celebrate its 150th anniversary during the 2006 year.

Now that you've made it to the NC State Fair and you want to get on the rides. You beg your parents to shell out thirty or forty dollars so you can enjoy the thrills while they play games. Which rides are worth it? Which ones should you avoid?

The Wisconsin State Fair is a 150 year tradition.

The Great Indiana State Fair will run from August 8-19, 2007 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianopolis. The State Fair features live animals in livestock barns, entertainment, exhibits, competitions, agriculture, food and fun.

Kentucky State Fair

The Ohio State Fair will be held on August 1-12, 2007 at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair in Columbus, Ohio. The fair offers lots of entertainment, food, music, contests, agriculture, education and fun for the family.

Kentucky State Fair is celebrating its 103rd year in 2007. The Kentucky State Fair runs from August 16 to 26

The Arizona State Fair announced the lineup for the 2007 session's free concert series, including big name country stars who have visited the Valley this year Gretchen Wilson and Montgomery Gentry.

The Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln, runs from August 24 through Labor Day, September 3. The fair showcases the talents, products and people of Nebraska.

"Sounds Like Fun" is the slogan for the 2007 Iowa State Fair

The Michigan State Fair bills itself as the "best entertainment value in Michigan" The Michigan State Fair is fun filled fair state fair and fun filled fair event for everyone every day!" The Michigan State Fair is historic, as the first state fair held in the nation.

The New Jersey State Fair is an extremely popular event that draws crowds of people from all over the Northeast. In fact, people come from all over to attend the ten-day event that has something for everyone

The Minnesota State Fair is twelve days of fun and festivities.

The Grand Champion of Summer is the Wisconsin State Fair, celebrating 156 years of fun this year. The first Wisconsin State Fair was held in 1851. This year the fair runs from August 2 - 12.

If you're like me, you can't wait until it's time for the Colorado State Fair. I'm excited for the rodeo, the concerts, the people, the vendors and of course the food.

County and state fairs make wonderful stress-free, economical vacations. Although most fairs are held in July/early August, some fairs are held in late summer.

The perennial theme of the fair is "Big Fun". The fair is always big fun, but his year the emphasis is on the simple pleasures of childhood. The new advertising campaign is named "I Won't Grow Up".

As part of his budget proposal, Governor Rod Blagojevich has planned changes to the Illinois Department of Corrections that will eliminate union jobs and replace them with political appointees.

The child advocacy center in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serve a third of this big state and tries to teach children when they should call on adult for help.

The city of Marion, Illinois, has been fighting for 17 years to build a new city reservoir and chances are the fight will continue for several more years.

Nationally-known metal-worker and sculptor John Medwedeff found the charm and quiet comfort of Murphysboro, Illinois, made it the perfect place to locate his forge.

Illinois corn fields are being supplemented by Illinois vineyards thanks in large part to the recent growth in local wineries. Here's how it became a $20 million a year business in the heartland.

A review of the Civil War site Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in West Virginia.

Winemaking in Illinois began in the mid 1800's with a Utopian sect called the Icarians. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail was originally the brainchild of a retired SIU professor who started his own winery in 1984....

An earthquake was felt at around 4:37am in Illinois and other parts of the midwest...

Robert Stroud (1890-1963), the Birdman of Alcatraz, is buried in Metropolis, Illinois, a town on the Ohio River, in the southernmost tip of Illinois. Metropolis is also the hometown of Superman, the only town in the entire country with that name.

For information on homeschooling and local homeschool resources, plan to attend the Rockford Public Library's Annual Homeschool Information Fair.

Numerous special activities will be held this Christmas season in Springfield, state capitol of Illinois. Here's a quick review for the holiday season traveler.

U.S. Interstate 57 runs right through the middle of Marion, IL. If you're traveling I-57 and need to make a stop in Southern Illinois, Marion has plenty to offer you in the way of food, lodging and more. What's available in Marion?

Carterville has been waiting for five years for the state to fund its share of building a new high school there. They may have to continue to wiat.

If you're visiting Springfield, Illinois, there's no shortage of tourist attractions, shops, and parks to check out. Here are just a few historic sites, popular museums, and quirky stores to check out during your stay.

In July, Illinois began a program designed to assure that all children have access to health care, but the plan fails toa ddress big problems in the system and will fail.

The city of Dallas contains an area called Fair Park. Fair Park is a designated National Historic Landmark due to its Art Deco architecture that was created for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition.

After five years of no state funding for school construction, southern Illinois schools needing new facilities were getting desperate. This week, five school boards banded together to do something about it.

The tiny community of Elizabethtown, illinois, boasts one of the state's oldest landmarks, The Rose Hotel, and a spectacular view of the Ohio River. It's worth the trip off the beaten path.

The tiny community of Metropolis, Illinois, decided decades ago that if Superman lived in the fictional city of Metropolis, they would adopt the comic book hero as their own. The town's devotion makes for a fun afternoon of Superman history.

The wine industry in Illinois is growing and thriving. Wineries in beautiful northern Illinois are family owned an operated and craft fine vintages of wine.

Illinois wineries are booming and to head off the competition, each one is trying to come up with the best flavored wine. Some of the new options are very creative and tasty.

This is an article pointing out great tourist ideas near Valentine's Day.

Corn and tomato festivals? How about an Indian spear launching contest or a beauty contest for scarecrows? No matter what your tastes, there is something to be found at one of the festivals around Missouri and Illinois this time of year....

One of the highlights of the 19th Annual Balloon Fest in Centralia, Illinois, this year (Aug 15-17) will be the return of Arky, a hot-air balloon resembling Noah's Ark.

Illinois has many hidden nooks and crannies that are beautiful vacation spots and weekend getaway destinations.

Washington is a real state with real dangers, take our earthquakes for example.

Almost two years ago, owners of several Southern Illinois vineyards got together to form a permanent market for their grapes: their own winery. Now, they have concocted their first original wine and it's winning awards.

As one of the states with the highest number of convicted felons, the state of Texas is utilizing a Risk Assessment program to determine who is eligible for parole. But, is it really fair?

Several local governments, schools and private businesses in Illinois are impacted when the state refuses to pay its bills, but still the state refuses to listen.

Historic 700 year old fair scheduled in Nottingham, England in the United Kingdom. Over 500 carnival rides, fantastic food, and fun with carnival tradesmen, tourists, and food vendors converge on this central Midlands city.

New York State is a wonderful place to visit. If you are near the famous Finger Lakes Region, it is recommended that you check out the following State Parks, all of which offer breathtaking campsites.

Started over 130 years ago, Grange Fair is the last of the true "tenting" fairs. Tents are prized possessions, passed down to family members.

Going to the Brockton Fair to celebrate the 4th of July is always a great time!

Most people tend to think buying real estate out of state is hard. It's only hard if you don't know how to do it. When purchasing real estate out of state you need to know everything about the area you are searching.

This is an overview of the practices which are prohibited under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Join 16 natural health care providers at our 2nd annual health fair. Prizes, networking, food samples and a raffle will be there.

Summer is the time for county fairs, state fairs and other competitions. Why not take part in the fair? There are many divisions for many interests!

What it's like for a Red Real Guy to live in the Blue

This is a review of Lies and the Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, by Al Franken. Along with discussing the books contents, I digress into stories and experiences that have shaped my personal political views.