Jerry Costello Director of Illinois Department Of Agriculture | Official Website
Jerry Costello Director of Illinois Department Of Agriculture | Official Website
The Illinois State Fair has announced the return of trams for its 2024 event, providing a complimentary service to help visitors navigate the fairgrounds. Sponsored by the IL Corn Growers Association, two trams will operate on a dedicated route during the 11 days of the fair.
"We are excited to bring back trams as a convenient way to move our guests around the Illinois State Fair," said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. "The fairgrounds cover 366 acres, and we want to make the experience accessible with tram stops at popular spots around the grounds."
The trams will run continuously throughout each day according to a set schedule. Maps displaying tram routes will be available on-site. Stops include key locations such as the Campground/Arena entrance, 4-H Road at the 4-H Master Gardeners, Conservation World entrance, Goat Barn at Grandstand Avenue, Horse Racing Office, South End of the Half-Mile Track near Gate 4, and Hobbies Arts & Crafts building. Additionally, wheelchair and scooter rentals are offered at the Senior Center inside the Illinois Building and on Grandstand Avenue near the Goat Barn.
Tram Hours of Operation:
- Thursday, August 8: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, August 9: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday, August 10: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Sunday, August 11: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Monday, August 12: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 13: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 14: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Thursday, August 15: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, August 16: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday, August 17: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Sunday, August 18:10 a .m.-8p .m.
"The Illinois State Fair highlights agriculture," said IL Corn Marketing Board Chairman Jon Rosenstiel. "IL Corn is proud to power and support the return of the trams. As people move about the fair they can learn more about corn ethanol and agriculture -the state's number one industry."
The Illinois State Fair will take place from August eight through eighteen in Springfield. Updates and announcements can be followed via Facebook and Instagram.
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