Making memories since 1853. Official page of the Illinois State Fair! See what's new on our website: StateFair.Illinois.gov
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Applications for performers on the 2027 Illinois State Fair Free Entertainment Stages open November 1!
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Applications open Nov. 1, 2026, and close Jan. 31, 2027, at midnight.
Apply at statefair.illinois.gov/ once applications open!
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@GovPritzker is making it a priority for the ILState Fair to affordable. Food specials help families enjoy the fair without stretching their budgets: The $5 Fix = all day, every day in the Reisch Pavilion! Small Plates, Big Tastes = $3 dishes in the Village of Cultures.
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Whose ready to see 38 Special FOR FREE on the Grandstand Stage? Thanks to @GovPritzker for making the Illinois State Fair affordable for famlies.
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๐ข The celebration starts now!
๐จ For 24 hours only, you can purchase Adult Admission Books for just $30 โ thatโs a $15 savings off the regular price! ๐๏ธ
How to buy:
๐ป Online: Purchase at StateFair.Illinois.gov
๐ข In Person: Stop by the Emmerson Building
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๐ขExhibitors! The 2026 Livestock, General and Horse Show Premium Books are now available online! Applications will be accepted through ShoWorks starting June 1.
๐Visit statefair.illinois.gov for more information.
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๐ถ Grandstand Announcement! ๐ถ
Get ready, Illinois! The Chicks are coming to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 22, 2026! ๐ค โจ
๐ซ Tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster at 10am Saturday, March 28.
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The 2026 Grandstand Line-up is filling up. Another announcement is coming tomorrow โ any guesses?
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Inspired by Route 66โs 100th anniversary and the Fairgroundsโ place along the route, this yearโs theme celebrates the miles of fun waiting at the Fairโfrom carnival rides and concerts to the racetrack and everywhere in between, the Fair is full of adventure and even more smiles.
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Illinois native Bailey Zimmerman is coming home! ๐ฝ๐ฅ
Catch the multi-platinum, chart-topping country star live on the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Friday, August 14, 2026.
๐ซ Tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster at 10am Friday, February 13.
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Whatโs that? Another grandstand announcement? Yeah, it is! Come back tomorrow to see whoโs taking the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Ag Day.
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๐จ We are UNWELL ๐จ
Matchbox Twenty is coming to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Sunday, August 16. ๐ธ Get ready to sing 3AM, Bent, If Youโre Gone and all the hitsโloud.
๐ซ Tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster at 10 am Friday, February 13.
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This is a big oneโฆcheck back tomorrow to see who weโll be announcing next in our 2026 Grandstand line-up.
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๐ ๐ Congratulations to Krista Phillips of Effingham County on being named the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen! We look forward to working with her in her role as the official hostess of the Illinois State Fair this summer.
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Big News, Fair Fans! The 2026 Illinois State Fair is going 100% digital with our new ticketing partner, etix!
โจ Here's what you need to know:
โ๏ธ Buy in advance
โ๏ธ Print at home or go mobile
โ๏ธ No more paper admission tickets
Get ready for a seamless fair experience in 2026!
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โ Lowest prices of the season
โ Makes a great gift
โ Makes great memories
There is no downside.
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๐ค JUST ANNOUNCED! Ella Langley is coming to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 21, 2026!
๐๏ธ Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 6 @ 10am exclusively at Ticketmaster.com.
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๐จ JUST ANNOUNCED ๐จ
Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson is coming to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage at the 2026 Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 15! ๐
๐ Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 8 @ 10am exclusively at Ticketmaster.com.
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๐ Big news is comingโฆ Tomorrow weโll reveal the very first act for the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup! Any guesses whoโs taking the stage? ๐ค๐ถ
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Starting NOW, enjoy the Lowest Prices of the Season on fair favorites โ the perfect way to plan ahead and save big!
๐ Buy now: statefair.illinois.gov
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Hey, itโs the @IllinoisLottery here! Thank you for going BIG with us at the Illinois State Fair. Keep an eye out for us, because the BIG fun has only just begun ๐
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Gates at 7PM | Show at 8PM
๐จ Walk-through metal detectors and bag checks at all entrances
๐ฒ Download digital tickets before you arrive
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
๐ซ No bags larger than 14"x8โ allowed
๐ Re-entry requires another security screening
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Bring out the whole family to enjoy the last day of the Fair on Family day!
DON'T MISS:
๐ Abe's Amble
โก๏ธ Powerlight Music Festival
๐ ARCA Auto Racing @ 1pm
๐ถ Twista @ 7:30 pm Grand Central Stage
๐ค Turnpike Troubadours @ 8 pm at the Grandstand
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We are expecting a large crowd for this show. Please arrive early to help get everyone into the Grandstand safe and smoothly.
๐ Gates open at 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
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Park District Conservation Day!
DON'T MISS:
๐๐๐๐ Swine, Goat, Sheep, Cattle Shows
๐ณ Park District Pentathlon
๐USAC Auto Racing @ 2 pm
๐จ Demolition Derby @ 5 pm in the Arena
๐ถ Simply Spice @ 7:30 pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ค Def Leppard @ 8 pm on the Grandstand
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Gates 7PM | Show 8PM
๐จ All guests must go through metal detectors and bag checks
๐ฒ Download your digital tickets ahead of time for faster access
๐ซ No bags larger than 14"x8โ
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
๐ If you exit, you'll need to re-enter through security
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Thank you for your service, Police Officers! Visit the @IllinoisLottery at the State Fair on August 15th, from 11AM to 8PM, and get a turn in the Ticket Grab Machine for a chance at a FREE lottery ticket. Show proof of service at the Illinois Lottery booth to participate.
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Welcome to the weekend! All first responders get in the Fair for FREE today.
DON'T MISS:
๐๐๐ Sheep, Swine & Cattle Shows
๐ด Budweiser Clydesdales Full Hitch Parade
๐ถ The Frontmen @ 7:30pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ค The Chainsmokers @ 8pm at the Grandstands
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Gates: 7PM | Show: 8PM
๐ Security includes walk-through metal detectors and bag checks
๐ฒ Download your digital tickets before you arrive
๐ซ Bags over 14"x8" wonโt be allowed
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
๐ Leaving? Re-entry means going through security again
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Today we welcome Illinois Republicans and their guests to the Fairgrounds!
DON'T MISS:
๐๐ Cattle & Sheep Shows
๐ด Harness Racing Post Time @ 11 am
๐ถ Head East @ 7:30 pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ค Brad Paisley @ 8 pm at the Grandstands
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๐บ๐ธ Today, nearly 400 people from over 70 countries became US citizens at the 2nd Annual Naturalization Ceremony at the Illinois State Fair! ๐บ๐ธ
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Gates 7PM | Show 8PM
๐ Expect walk-through metal detectors and bag checks at entrances.
๐ฑ Download your digital tickets before arrival.
๐ซ No bags larger than 14"x8".
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
๐ Leaving ? Youโll go through security again to re-enter.
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DON'T MISS:
๐ Governor's Sale Of Champions
๐ด Harness Racing Post Time @ 9:50 am - Gates open at 8:30 am
๐ถ Hunter Flynn @ 7:30pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ Truck & Tractor Pulls @ 7:30pm in the Arena
๐ค Snoop Dogg@ 8 pm at the Grandstand
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Every 7X Bingo Multiplier play is a Play With Purposeยฎ. The @IllinoisLottery thanks you for supporting good causes across the state with your play!
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Gates open at 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
๐ All guests pass through metal detectors and bag checks.
๐ฒ Download your digital tickets before arriving.
๐ซ No bags larger than 14"x8โ allowed.
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
๐ Re-entry requires a repeat security check.
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๐๏ธ$2 admission and $2 rides in the Carnival Midway and Adventure Village all day today!
DON'T MISS:
๐ Truck & Tractor Pulls @ 7:30 in the Arena
๐ถ Stephen Wilson Jr. @ 7:30 pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ค Sheryl Crow @ 8 pm at the Grandstand
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โจ RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT โจ
In her signature white Lane boots ๐ค, @_megmoroney stepped onto the Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage Sunday night to 15,532 screaming fans and made history.
Photo 1 and 2 photo credit: Mason Goodson
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๐ FREE concert at the Grandstand: Randy Houser with Night Ranger
๐ Metal detectors and bag checks
๐ฒ Download digital tickets before arriving
๐ซ No bags larger than 14"x8โ allowed
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
๐ Re-entry requires a repeat security check
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Are you a senior or a scout? Well today, if you are 60+ or are a scout in uniform you get in free!
DON'T MISS:
๐ถ Shake, Rattle 'N Roll @ 7:30 pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ Truck & Tractor Pulls @ 7:30 in the Arena
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๐ Veterans and your families: Your love, strength, and unwavering support are an essential part of our nationโs story. Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the courage you inspire. ๐บ๐ธ
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๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ. ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐ฒ.
Gates open EARLY at 6PM | Show starts at 8PM
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Thank you for your service, Veterans! Visit the @IllinoisLottery at the State Fair on August 10th, from 11AM to 8PM, and get a turn in the Ticket Grab Machine for a chance at a FREE lottery ticket! Show proof of service at the Illinois Lottery booth to participate.
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๐บ๐ธ Today Veterans and their families are admitted to the grounds for free.
DON'T MISS:
๐๏ธVeterans Day Activities at Lincoln Stage
๐๏ธVeterans Day Parade @ 4pm on Grandstand Ave.
๐ถ Kashus Culpepper @ 7:30pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ค Megan Moroney @ 8pm at the Grandstand
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Gates 7PM | Show 8PM
๐ Metal detectors and bag checks at all Grandstand doors
๐ฑ Download your digital tickets before you arrive.
๐ No bags over 14"x8".
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are now cashless!
โป๏ธ Re-entry requires going through security again.
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KID'S DAY! KID'S DAY!
DON'T MISS:
๐ป Sensory Friendly Hours today from 9am - Noon
๐ด Harness Racing post time @ 11am
๐ถ Pecos & The Rooftops @ 7:30 pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ Illinois State Fair Rodeo @ 7:30 at the Arena
๐ค The Black Crowes @ 8 pm at the Grandstand
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If youโre looking for some more BIG fun at the State Fair, then you wonโt want to miss the @IllinoisLottery! You can find them between Oldani Lane and Corn Dog Lane on Illinois Avenue from August 7-17, 2025.
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๐ค Jake Owen at the Grandstand
Gates 7PM | Show 8PM
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Walk-through metal detectors and bag checks
๐๏ธ Download your digital tickets in advance
๐ซ No bags larger than 14"x8"
๐ณ Grandstand concessions are cashless!
๐ช Leaving? You'll need to re-enter through security.
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๐ฟ Happy Agriculture Day!
DON'T MISS:
๐ฉโ๐พ Cutest Little Farmer Contest
๐ด Harness Racing post time @ 11am
๐ฅ Golden Abe's Food Vendor Contest
๐ปCraft Beer Competition 11am - 7pm in The Shed
๐ถ Diamante @ 7pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ค Jake Owen @ 8pm at the Grandstand
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๐ Opening Day is here!
DON'T MISS:
โ๏ธ State Fair Ribbon Cutting @ 10am
๐ต $3 Carnival Rides
๐ด Harness Racing post time @ 11am
โจTwilight Parade @ 5:30pm
๐ค Everclear @ 7:30pm on the Grand Central Stage
๐ Monsters of Destruction @ 7:30pm in the Arena
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Playing the @IllinoisLottery generates money for education in Illinois - and thatโs a win we can all celebrate! Learn more about how every play helps here: illinoislottery.com/giving-bโฆ.
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๐ Winning Wednesday ๐
With more than 165 hours of *free* entertainment, from free music stages like the Grand Central Stage to face painting and parades, you win all 11 days of the Illinois State Fair!
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๐ป Turnpike Troubadours | August 17
Rooted in red dirt and ready to roll โ Turnpike Troubadours bring their raw, real sound to the Grandstand stage. ๐พ
๐๏ธ Snag your seats for this unforgettable country night at statefair.illinois.gov
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