Jerry Costello Director of Illinois Department Of Agriculture | Official Website
Jerry Costello Director of Illinois Department Of Agriculture | Official Website
The Illinois State Fair is set to return in 2024 with a range of food specials, small plates, and the popular "Feeding Frenzy" event. The fair offers sample-size portions from any Village of Cultures vendor for just $3, allowing attendees to try various foods without overspending.
"We wanted to give fairgoers a way to ‘travel' around the world in the Village of Cultures without breaking the bank," said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. "The sample-size portions allow fairgoers to try foods from many different parts of the world, and if they enjoy what they try, they can go back for the full-size portion!"
The "Feeding Frenzy" will also make a comeback in 2024. The event features the "Jaws" theme song played over loudspeakers to signal its start and end every weekday from August 8-9 and August 12-16 between 2-5 p.m. During this time, participating vendors will offer discounts on select menu items.
Attendees are encouraged to check the Illinois State Fair website or visit Information Booths for an updated list of participating vendors and their locations.
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