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The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation was recently created to promote an
awareness and understanding of the history of the Illinois State Fair, while
serving to improve the historic Illinois State Fair buildings & grounds. The
Foundation was created on October 11, 2006, exactly 153 years from the first
day of the first Illinois State fair held in Springfield. The Illinois State
Fair Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and is guided by a
volunteer Board of Directors.
We are aggressively pursuing plans to build a Museum that will be a lasting legacy for
future generations. The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is an independent, not
for profit 501(c)3 entity dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and traditions of
the Illinois State Fair . The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is spearheading a
campaign to build a museum and to renovate and restore the historic Illinois State
Fairgrounds. Help preserve the rich history of the Illinois State Fair by contributing
to the Foundation. Each tax deductible donation is a step closer to securing the Illinois
State Fair for Illinois’ future generations.
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is extremely grateful for the generous support
of our efforts to preserve the Illinois State Fair for generations to come. There is much
yet to be done, but the Illinois State Fair now has a new supporter in the Illinois State
Fair Museum Foundation.
An Illinois treasure, the Illinois State Fairgrounds is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, and the Fair has gained international fame through the years. It plays a
vital role in Illinois economy while upholding the link between Illinois agriculture,
achievement, and talent. The Fair is a tradition in Illinois that we can be proud of,
and the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is dedicated to continuing that legacy.
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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION
LOOKS TO HONOR DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVANTS
DOWNLOAD: Nomination Form and Brochure
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation seeks ten individuals
to spotlight in the Illinoisan of the Day program. Illinoisan of the Day winners
will be announced at the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation’s annual Corndog Kickoff! Winners
will also receive honors on their special day during the 2009 Illinois State Fair which will take
place August 14 – 23.
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking to honor those who really make a difference
in their community and show a true Illinois spirit through hard work and dedication to helping
others. By sending in nominations, you can help the Museum Foundation give these special people
the thanks and appreciation they truly deserve.
Illinoisan of the Day winners will receive their own day of recognition during the Fair complete
with an award presentation at the Commodities Pavilion Stage, VIP parking, gate
admission and Grandstand show tickets. In addition, all winners will receive hotel
accommodations for the night preceding their award day and serve as Grand Marshal of
the Daily Parade.
Please help the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation find those outstanding Illinoisans
that deserve recognition. Nomination forms can be requested by calling the Museum Foundation
at 1-866-996-1853. All nominees must currently reside in the state of Illinois. The
deadline for nomination is July 1, 2009.
DOWNLOAD: Nomination Form and Brochure
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization created on October
11, 2006. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage, traditions and legacy of
the Illinois State Fair for future generations.
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