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Pride of Illinois Day (opening day)
– 8:30 a.m.: Society horse show, also at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
– 9:30 a.m.: Gov. James Thompson officiates at ribbon cutting ceremonies at main gate.
– 1 p.m.: Free circus, also at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.: Tractor and truck pulling competitions at grandstand.
Friday, August 10
County Fair Day
– 8 a.m.: Judging of Chianina and Red Poll beef cattle and junior show market pigs.
– 10:30 a.m.: Truck and tractor pulling competitions.
– 11 a.m.: Rooster crowing jamboree.
– 1 p.m.: Society horse show, also at 7:30 p.m. Free circus, also at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
– 8 p.m.: Grandstand stage show featuring REO Speedwagon.
