Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair will return to Springfield this summer, and several major musical acts will be taking to the Grandstand stage.

The fair has several stages where entertainers hold their shows, but the grandstand is where the main events are slated to take place

Another major musical act is joining the 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage: The Chainsmokers.

The list of headliners coming to the 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage keeps on growing.

Another major star has been added to the 2025 Grandstand Illinois State Fair lineup in Springfield: Braid Paisley.

The one-and-only D-O-double-G will be playing at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this year.

The one-and-only D-O-double-G will be playing at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this year.

While it may still be months away, more artists have been announced as grandstand headliners for the 2025 Illinois State Fair, including a Grammy-winning singer and popular country band.

The announcement comes one day after organizers announced iconic 1980s rock band Def Leppard would headline the grandstand stage on Aug. 16, 2025.

Following a year of big name performers spanning country, grunge, rock and rap, the Illinois State Fair has announced its first grandstand headliner for 2024 — and fans of the 1980s may go wild.

Following a year of big name performers spanning country, grunge, rock and rap, the Illinois State Fair has announced its first grandstand headliner for 2024 — and fans of the 1980s may go wild.

Country artists have long held the top spots for most-attended concerts at the Illinois State Fair. But in 2024, a new genre took over in No. 1.

At this year’s Illinois State Fair, concert headliners range from country superstars to rap phenoms to rock legends.

The Illinois State Fair officially kicks off in Springfield Thursday, and along with the wild new foods and rides, there are theme days that will be celebrated by guests and organizers alike.

Illinois State Fair officials teamed up with Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday to unveil this year’s official butter cow sculpture created by Sarah Pratt. The butter cow, one of the most beloved traditions of the state fair, is presented each summer. This year, Pratt sculpted the cow with the fair’s theme, “It’s showtime,” in mind. Aiming to capture the magic...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker unveiled the iconic Butter Cow ahead of the 2024 Illinois State Fair, which starts this Friday. This year, the cow has a companion – a little girl pulling a seven-scoop ice cream cone out of her magician’s hat.

When it comes to state fair food, Illinois State Fair officials have a saying: “You count the memories, not the calories.”

With just under one month left until its start, preparations are underway for the annual Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Featuring performances from fan-favorite artists, returning and new food vendors along with countless activities, this year’s fair is bound to have something for everyone. The 2024 Illinois State Fair is scheduled to run from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug….

2024 Illinois State Fair attendees will have the chance to camp for free at four state parks — but there’s a catch.

The Illinois State Fair is calling for entries for their 2024 Mullet competition, aiming to find the very best mullets in the state. Participants can easily register online to showcase their iconic hairstyles.