The Illinois State Fair is bringing a night of heartfelt lyrics and high-energy folk rock to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage, as four-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers perform on ...

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 20. Tickets go on sale May 16, with prices ranging from ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Grammy-award winning reggae icon is coming to the Illinois State Fair this year, officials announced Tuesday morning. Ziggy Marley is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, Aug.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Tickets for events at the Illinois State Fair’s Arena will go on sale next week. State officials said ticket sales begin Tuesday for events including a rodeo, truck and ...

Special will perform a free Grandstand concert Aug. 17 at the Illinois State Fair. Gates open at 7 p.m., and no ticket is required.

People who are planning on attending the 2026 Illinois State Fair are being informed in advance that tickets for the event will move to digital. Organizers announced the transition on Monday. "This ...

The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7th through August 17th at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Special event days include; Governor’s Day, Republican Day, First Responders and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois State Fair announced another group for the Grandstand Stage in 2026. According to fair organizers, The Chicks will take the stage on Saturday, August 22.

The Illinois State Fair has announced their first headliner for the 2026 grandstand stage. Country music star Lainey Wilson will headline the event on Aug. 15. “Being awarded Entertainer of the Year, ...

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