"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] |