Illinois State Fair

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.

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.

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.

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.

Another major act has been added to the 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage lineup: Lil Wayne.

Another major act has been added to the 2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage lineup: Lil Wayne.

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.

The Illinois State Fair just added another major act to its 2024 Grandstand concert lineup.

The Illinois State Fair just added another major act to its 2024 Grandstand concert lineup.

The Country music icon is the latest in a slew of big names added to the fair’s list of headliners.

The 2024 Illinois State Fair’s Grandstand headliners lineup just got even bigger.

The 2024 Illinois State Fair’s Grandstand headliners lineup just got even bigger.