Illinois State Fair offers new show for families with Fairytales on Ice

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson,

Craig McFarland

Published August 6, 2024 at 10:18 AM CDT

Ice skaters perform Fairytales on Ice — Fairytales on Ice is a new offering at the Illinois State Fair.

The Illinois State Fair opens Aug. 8 and runs through Aug. 18. Craig McFarland from the Beyond the Mouse podcast sat down with Rebecca Clark the Illinois State Fair manager to discuss the upcoming events including Fairytales on Ice and the Jonas Brothers concert.

For more information about the fair visit: https://statefair.illinois.gov/

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.

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Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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