Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Tent

Corner of Main Street and Central Ave.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.  Daily * (Closes at 6 p.m. the last Sunday)

Agriculture Grows Illinois

Agriculture is Illinois’ #1 industry, and at the Illinois State Fair, we’re celebrating the crops and products that build the foundation of the Illinois Agriculture eco-system.

 

Celebrate Illinois Agriculture through your taste buds!

Artisan Market

Friday, August 12th | 10a-5p
Saturday, August 13th | 10a-5p
Sunday, August 14th | 10a-3p
SAMPLE ILLINOIS PRODUCTS! Featuring Ice Cream, Cheese, Baked Goods, BBQ Sauce, Dairy, Seasonings

Illinois Specialty Growers Farm Stand

Daily | 10a-6:30p
Serving Apple Cider Slushies, Watermelon, Soft-Serve Ice Cream, Sweet Corn, Peaches

Illinois Product Store

August 15th – 21st | 10a-8p
Featuring your favorite local products

AgVenture Kids Area

Take your children on an AgVenture and learn the importance of Illinois Agriculture through play.

Featuring: Pedal Tractors, FREE Crafts, Piglets, Celebrity Storytime and opportunities for FREE Face Painting and Caricatures. (Check the daily schedule for Storytime, Face Painting and Caricatures.)

Entertainment

Check the daily schedule for the exciting things happening on the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Stage, sponsored by The Illinois Farm Bureau.

Featuring: The Beagle Brigade, Cutest Little Farmer Contest, Farmer Phil, The Family Bee Keepers, Hemp-crete Demonstrations, Lego Bee Hive Construction

Daily Ag Tours

Take a tram ride around the Fairgrounds and learn about the many different areas of agriculture in Illinois, including: dairy cows, specialty crops, rabbits and chickens, harness racing and horses, goats, master gardening, beef, sheep, 4-H, and FFA.

These free tours take off twice a day from the Ag Tent, at 10am and 2:30pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about these Illinois industries from people making a living at them!

Win Ag Tent Cash

While you're at the Illinois Department of Agriculture tent, don't forget to enter to win $10 Ag Tent Cash! A winner every day!