The Illinois State Fair box office opens June 1 with special promotions, ticket deals and savings opportunities ahead of the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens next week, and State Fair organizers are celebrating with ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Tickets for events at the Illinois State Fair’s Arena will go on sale next week. State officials said ticket sales begin Tuesday for events including a rodeo, truck and ...

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 20. Tickets go on sale May 16, with prices ranging from $58 to $123.

People who are planning on attending the 2026 Illinois State Fair are being informed in advance that tickets for the event will move to digital. Organizers announced the transition on Monday. "This ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Grammy-award winning reggae icon is coming to the Illinois State Fair this year, officials announced Tuesday morning. Ziggy Marley is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, Aug.

The Illinois State Fair has announced their first headliner for the 2026 grandstand stage. Country music star Lainey Wilson will headline the event on Aug. 15. “Being awarded Entertainer of the Year, ...

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Ziggy Marley is a nine-time GRAMMY Award winner, Emmy Award winner, producer and humanitarian. He is the eldest son of Bob Marley and Rita Marley.  He is known for songs like “Tomorrow People,” “True ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The sweltering summer heat did not stop Illinoisians from checking out the Illinois State Fair in August. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services said that ...

The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7th through August 17th at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Special event days include; Governor’s Day, Republican Day, First Responders and ...