Tag Archives: Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair Announces Updated Security Measures
The Illinois State Fair has announced updated security measures for this year's event. Prohibited items include firearms, including concealed carry; weapons; illegal substances; drones; laser pointers...
Jul 28, 2025 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Illinois State Fair Box Office to Extend Hours
The Illinois State Fair box office will extend its hours this Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm and on Saturday, August 2nd from 9 am to 1 pm. Tickets for grandstand concerts and events at The Arena are avai...
Jul 23, 2025 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Illinois State Fair tickets available starting June 2
The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases Monday, June 2. Regular box office hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. However, for one day only on June 2, all i...
May 28, 2025 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
With Illinois State Fair 100 days out, Springfield enjoys first taste of fair food
Today, members of the Springfield community came out to the Illinois State Fairgrounds to fix a craving for fair food. Five State Fair food vendors set up shop under the Reisch Pavilion to offer their...
Apr 29, 2025
Black Crowes announced for 2025 Illinois State Fair
Legendary American rock band The Black Crowes will bring their electrified guitar strings, and stripped, bare-boned rock & roll to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 9. The ...
Apr 06, 2025 The Illinois State Fair Grounds is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service office (not seen) is located, in Springfield, IL, on Nov. 2, 2011. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Country Icon Brad Paisley set to perform at 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Brad Paisley is coming to the Illinois State Fair this summer. The country superstar will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, August 14. Paisley has earned three GRAMMYs, two A...
Mar 20, 2025
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich from Heaterz is the People's Choice Golden Abe Winner
The 2024 Illinois State Fair has once again brought together an array of culinary creations, and the people have spoken! This year's Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest saw fierce competition, bu...
Aug 15, 2024
Voting is Open Now for Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
Springfield, IL - The rides, the concerts, the animals, the food. Yes, some might say the food is the very best part of the Illinois State Fair. But where can you find the best food on the fairgrounds...
Aug 10, 2024 Photo Credit: Illinois State Fair
Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held Joins AM Springfield at the Illinois State Fair
Thursday, August 8, 2024*- Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM's morning show, AM Springfield broadcasted live from the Illinois State Fair with a special guest: 2-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held. Held,...
Aug 09, 2024 Left to Right: Matt Brewer, Ryan Held, Sam Madonia
104.5 WFMB Presents Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit with Ashley McBryde at The Illinois State Fair
104.5 WFMB presents Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit with Ashley McBryde Saturday, August 11th, 2024 at 8:00 pm at the Illinois State Fair Gates open 1 hour prior to the show.
Jul 10, 2024