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				 Every year the fair hosts more than 8,700 
				contests, ranging from livestock and horticulture competitions 
				to judged art shows and culinary showdowns. New competitive events are added annually.  
				Information about all the offerings for the 2014 Illinois State 
				Fair can be found in its premium books, which are available 
				online as well as in print. These books contain not only 
				descriptions of each event, but also specify their rules and 
				regulations.  They can be found online at 
				www.illinoisstatefair.info under the “Competitions” tab. Print 
				copies are available by calling the Competitive Events office at 
				(217) 782-0786.   Entry deadlines for various competitions 
				are listed in the table below. If the deadline falls on a 
				weekend, all entries postmarked by the following Monday will be 
				accepted.  See Chart below 
			[Text received; JEFF SQUIBB, ILLINOIS 
				STATE FAIR] |