The Illinois State Fair has announced its final grandstand headliner for the popular summer event.
Country star Jake Owen was officially added to the lineup, with his performance slated to take place on Aug. 8.
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WATCH HEREThe fair gets underway on Aug. 7 in the state capital, with a variety of artists headlining each night of the state fair from a variety of genres.
Among the other headliners already announced are Snoop Dogg, The Chainsmokers, and Def Leppard, according to state officials.
Tickets for the fair are set to go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 17.
There are multiple “tiers” of tickets available in the grandstand, along with tickets available on the track in a standing room only section.
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Here is a full list of headliners, with each show beginning at 8 p.m.:
Aug. 8: Jake Owen
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SIGN UP Aug. 9: The Black Crowes
Aug. 10: Megan Moroney
Aug. 12: Sheryl Crow
Aug. 13: Snoop Dogg
Aug. 14: Brad Paisley
Aug. 15: The Chainsmokers
Aug. 16: Def Leppard
Aug. 17: Turnpike Troubadours
More information can be found on the Illinois State Fair’s website.
Tickets do not cover admission to the fairgrounds. Tickets to the fair cost $5 Sunday-Thursday and $10 on Saturdays and Sundays for individuals between the ages of 13 and 59, with discounts for senior citizens and free tickets for children age 12 and younger.
The fair will run from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17, and more information can be found on the fair’s website.
