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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

The Wisconsin State Fair is a 150 year tradition.

Kentucky State Fair

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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".

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

Ten Thousand Villages is a store that practices fair trade and sells handmade handicrafts from around the world. If you want to shop in a relaxing environment, and know your purchases are helping those in need, Ten Thousand Villages is the store for you.

A 3rd Saturday Craft Market will be held each month in the Gazebo Annex Building in Arthur, Illinois. Find various types of crafts and antiques in this quaint little village.

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.

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

The basic points of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and how it related to consumers. Written for the debtor.

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.

The county fair: home baked apple pies, pigs squealing while being herded into the arena for judging, kids running from booth to booth faces and hands sticky from cotton candy.

Eastern Illinois University alum can attest that this school is a great place to be, especially for the money!

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

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.

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

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

A trip to Italy is in store for the writer who wins Vanity Fair magazine's annual essay contest. The topic for this year's contest is "What is on the minds of America's youth today?"

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.

Opening night and a storm is a brewing at the New Jersey State Fair. What an odd gathering of people, sounds, smells, and stimulation.

The Minnesota State Fair is a very popular event in Minnesota.

Colorado State Fair runs from August 24th through September 3. A combination of excitement, fun, and great food.

The Kentucky State Fair helps end summer with a bang.

Every year for a week in October, we have the Arkansas State Fair. It is held in Little Rock, Arkansas at the State Fairgrounds.

Northeast Iowa man walks away with 38 first-place ribbons and three sweepstakes wins at Iowa State Fair for his apples.

What makes this product so good? Read on to find out what this foodie thinks of State Fair Beef Corn Dogs.

Have you ever had Fried Snickers? Fried Oreos? How about Fried Coke? You must not have visited the state fair lately.

The Kentucky State Fair offers unique entertainment for all ages at an affordable price.

The Florida State Fair, an event in Tampa that occurs annually in February, draws hundreds of thousands to enjoy rides, shows, food, and fun.

This year's State Fair of Texas runs from September 28th through October 21st and promises to provide the larger-than-life experience that Texans have come to expect since the Fair began in 1886.

Oklahoma State Fair is unique to Oklahoma as a special attraction every September.

Princess Kay of the Milky Way has her likeness carved out of butter at the Great Minnesota State Fair.

The New Mexico State Fair boasts of being one of the largest state fairs in the nation. The family oriented event takes place September 7 - 23, 2007.

A review of the concert at the State Fair Grounds

About half an hour drive north of Seattle, the fair offers something for everyone.

Youth learn to develope skills and interact with other youth and adults across their state through 4-H projects and activities.

Disney's "The Lion King" will again grace The Music Hall at Fair Park at the State Fair of Texas Show in Dallas Sept. 20-Oct. 21.

A review of the state park and the area's attractions.

The North Carolina State Flea Market at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC is a great place to spend the day. There are hundreds of vendors selling everything from A to Z, well maybe W...Antiques to wall hangings you'll find anything and everything there.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, has accepted a digitized collection of original and fresh source material about the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster in Bureau County in which 259 died.

Information about renaissance fairs held in Illinois; including locations, times, dates, ticket prices, and highlights

The State of Illinois is the final resting place of one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Even before there was a holiday called Presidents Day this state paid tribute to the memory of this fallen leader.

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

Some of the greatest foods in our country's history originated at state fairs. These are some of the popular foods that all originated at state fairs.

This article highlights things about CSU and its students.

Fairs feature all that is America, from great food and farm animals to live music and entertainment. Fairs are occurring across