TEN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY ON KIDS DAY

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair will celebrate the next generation of agricultural leaders August 10th by providing an entire day dedicated to the tiniest fairgoers. Whether it's taking in one of our daily shows or participating in one of our Kids Day contests there's something for everyone at the Illinois State Fair on Kids Day!

Ten Things Kids Won't Want to Miss:

Swifty Swine Pig Racing- New to the fair this year Swifty Swine Pig Racing, which the young and old are sure to enjoy. You can catch the races in Thrillville beginning at Noon and taking place every hour and half, with the last race at 7:30pm. 

Storyteller, Kim Petzing- Spark your little one's imagination as Kim Petzing tells tall tales that will take you worlds away. Stories will start at 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00pm in Kids Corner.

Team Big Air- See guys fly through the air as they perform death defying dunks and comedy routines four times a day in Thrillville. Shows start at 1:00pm and run every hour and half, with the last show starting at 6:30pm.

Ponytail Contest- Come to the Lincoln Stage at 3:00pm to see who will have the longest ponytail and come away as the Ponytail Champion!

Diaper Derby- Our tiniest contestants will vie to see who can crawl their way to victory in the 2019 Diaper Derby! Babies will crawl for the Diaper Derby trophy on the Lincoln Stage at 4:30pm.

The Kids Ag-tivity Tent- (located in the Illinois Department of Agriculture tent) is a family friendly oasis where adults rest while the young ones gather groceries, ride toy tractors, make shadow puppets on stage among other things.

Ag Tours- Take a ride through the Illinois State Fairgrounds and learn more about the Illinois agriculture represented at the fair. The tour leaves from the Illinois Department of Agriculture tent at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Farmer's Little Helpers (SE corner of the fairgrounds inside of Gate 2)- Children learn the value of Illinois agriculture by participating in hands-on activities like raising farm animals, tending to crops, taking the harvest to market and selling their bounty for a "Market Dollar," then spending it at the "grocery store" for a treat.

Fishing Clinic- Get your little ones hooked on fishing with Fishing Clinics taking place in Conservation World. Clinics will be held every hour and half starting at Noon, with the last clinic taking place at 4:30pm.

High Dive Show- The High Dive Show is back! Divers from the World renowned Watershow Productions Dive Team will wow fairgoers 4 times daily at 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm & 8:00pm.

"The Illinois State Fair strives to make the fair an enjoyable experience for patrons of all ages," Kevin Gordon, Illinois State Fair Director said.

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 8-18 and admission is free to children 12 and under.

Visit IllinoisStateFair.info for event times and locations or download the mobile app in the iTunes App Store, or Google Play Store.