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World-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to be at Illinois State Fair

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[August 07, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be on the fairgrounds for the entire duration of the 2013 Illinois State Fair.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales back to the Illinois State Fair," said John Skeffington, owner of Skeff Distributing. "The Clydesdales are an enduring symbol of Budweiser's commitment to quality and one ... of the world's most recognized corporate symbols."

2013 marks the 80th anniversary of the Clydesdales as a symbol of Anheuser-Busch. The draft horses make hundreds of appearances each year throughout the country.

"The Budweiser Clydesdales are always a fair favorite," said Amy Bliefnick, state fair manager. "We are thrilled that they will return so fairgoers can see them up close and personal."

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The Clydesdales will march in the fair's Twilight Parade on Thursday. They also will parade every day of the fair starting at 4 p.m. The Clydesdales' home while on the fairgrounds will be in the Heartland area, by Gate 2.

[Text from Illinois State Fair file received from the Illinois Office of Communication and Information]

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