The official hostess of the 2023 Illinois State Fair says she will spend the next 10 days balancing a crown on her head and a cattle halter in her hand.
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Paige Van Dyke of Louisville tells Brownfield she and her fellow livestock exhibitors have been on the grounds since Tuesday, but the fair officially kicks off today (Thursday).
“Not only is it the grand opening and the ribbon cutting, but we also have County Fair Day activities and then I will go and exhibit my heifer.
