GEICO signs on as official sponsor for Illinois State Fair
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is an auto insurance company. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that as of 2014 provided coverage for more than 22 million motor vehicles and cycles owned by more than 13 million policy holders.
About Property:
The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 1853. In 2008 there were more than 700,000 visits, up five percent from 2005, making it the 13th largest state fair in the United States. Currently, the fair is held annually over an 11-day period in mid-August of each year. In 2014, the State Fair will be held on August 7–17. An admission fee is charged.