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Illinois State Fair announces country artist as next grandstand headliner for 2025
The announcement comes one day after organizers announced iconic 1980s rock band Def Leppard would headline the grandstand stage on Aug. 16, 2025.
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Illinois State Fair announces iconic 1980 rock band as 1st grandstand headliner for 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.
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Illinois State Fair announces iconic 1980 rock band as 1st grandstand headliner for 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.
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Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
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.
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Illinois State Fair concerts: Full list of headliners at 2024 festival
At this year’s Illinois State Fair, concert headliners range from country superstars to rap phenoms to rock legends.
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Illinois State Fair's ‘theme days' for 2024 season
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.
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See it: Illinois State Fair unveils beloved annual ‘butter cow'
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...
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Popular ‘Butter Cow' unveiled ahead of 2024 Illinois State Fair
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.
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Doughnut burgers and more: 17 new food vendors at the 2024 Illinois State Fair
When it comes to state fair food, Illinois State Fair officials have a saying: “You count the memories, not the calories.”
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2024 Illinois State Fair: From headliners to food vendors, here's what to know
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….
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Illinois State Fair 2024 attendees can camp for free, but time is running out
2024 Illinois State Fair attendees will have the chance to camp for free at four state parks — but there’s a catch.
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Illinois State Fair Announces 2024 Mullet Competition
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.
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Illinois State Fair box office officially opens, offering one day-only deals
The Illinois State Fair is inching closer as summer nears in Chicago, bringing some major headlining acts to the state — and now fans can purchase their tickets from the box office.
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Illinois State Fair tickets on sale today for star-studded shows
Tickets for the Illinois State Fair are on sale today, featuring grandstand shows with Keith Urban, Smashing Pumpkins, Lil Wayne, and Miranda Lambert. The fair also includes truck and tractor pulls, the Silver Crown Racing series, and a rodeo.
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Illinois State Fair box office to open next week
The Illinois State Fair is now just over two months away, with those counting down the days getting the chance to buy their tickets for the late-summer festival in-person.
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Lil Wayne joins the star-studded 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup
Another major act has been added to the 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage lineup: Lil Wayne.
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Lil Wayne joins star-studded 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup
Another major act has been added to the 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage lineup: Lil Wayne.
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Illinois State Fair 2024: Full list of concerts, headliners at Grandstand Stage
From grunge, to country, to pop, seven major acts for the 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage have been announced, and more could be added to the star-studded lineup, according to the state fair website.
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Smashing Pumpkins to headline Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair just added another major act to its 2024 Grandstand concert lineup.
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Illinois State Fair adds The Smashing Pumpkins to star-studded 2024 grandstand lineup
The Illinois State Fair just added another major act to its 2024 Grandstand concert lineup.