Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Fair Board held a meeting today to discuss details about events that the Effingham County Fair will be hosting, as well as a list of race horses and drivers.
The Downstate Classic, which dates back to 1992, will be the week of August 4th, with 6 days of racing scheduled. The racing itself will be harness racing, in which the driver is being pulled in a carriage behind the horse, as opposed to a jockey riding on the horse’s back.
There will also be events such as a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, a Queen Pageant, and rodeo. Country artists Tracy Lawrence and Neal McCoy will also be performing on August 6th.
The fair grounds will also be boasting some newly done renovations and repairs, including new fencing and bleachers, and renovated stables. You can also find the list of racers with their horses at the bottom of this page, which also lists the local drivers scheduled to take part in the races, courtesy of Kurt Becker.
You can find more information on all the festivities happening at the fair this year at EffinghamCountyFair.com.
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