Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks and officially kick off the 2025 Illinois State Fair with the ribbon cutting ceremony.
When: 10:00 AM
Where: Main Gate, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo
Note: There will be media availability following the ribbon cutting.
What: Governor Pritzker will participate in the Conservation World ribbon cutting ceremony.
When: 11:15 AM
Where: Conservation World, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo
Note: There will be no media availability to follow.
What: Governor Pritzker will present the “County Fair Person of the Year” Award at the County Fair Luncheon.
When: 11:30 AM
Where: Director’s Lawn, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo
Note: There will be no media availability to follow.
What: Governor Pritzker will take photos with the 2025 County Fair Queens.
When: 12:00 PM
Where: Director’s Lawn, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Note: There will be no media availability to follow.
What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks at the Illinois Community College Board’s 60th Anniversary Event.
When: 1:00 PM
Where: ICCB Tent, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo
Note: There will be no media availability to follow.