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The Biggest State Fair in Illinois is Happening This Weekend—Here’s What to Know

One thing about the Midwest? We know how to **put on a festival!** From blueberry fests to corn fests, there’s so much happening **just a drive away from Chicago.** However, nothing truly **beats the Illinois State Fair**, and luckily for us, it’s officially underway in Springfield. From August 7 to 17, fairgoers can look forward to a week **filled with events, concerts, rides, family fun, and more.** **A guide to the Illinois State Fair 2025:** -------------------------------------------- * **Thursday, August 7 –** County Fairs & Horse Racing Day, Double the Fun * **Friday, August 8 –** Agriculture Day * **Saturday, August 9 –** Kids Day * **Sunday, August 10** **–** Veterans & Gold Star Families Day (Free admission for veterans and their immediate families) * **Monday, August 11 –** Senior Citizens & Scout Day (Free admission for seniors and scouts in uniform) * **Tuesday, August 12 –** Twosday ($2 Admission for seniors and adults) * **Wednesday, August 13 –** Governor’s Day * **Thursday, August 14 –** Republican Day * **Friday, August 15 –** First Responder & Healthcare Heroes Day (Free admission for first responders and healthcare workers with ID) * **Saturday, August 16 –** Park District Conservation Day * **Sunday, August 17 –** Family Day How much are **Illinois State Fair tickets?** --------------------------------------------- Children 12 and under can enter for free. Tickets for adults aged 12 to 59 are $10.00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and $5.00 on Sundays to Thursdays. **Illinois State Fair 2025** lineup: ------------------------------------ **Enjoy one of the free concerts at the Grand Central Stage:** * **Thurs. August 7:** Everclear * **Fri. August 8:** Diamante * **Sat. August 9:** Pecos & The Rooftops * **Sun. August 10:** Kashus Culpepper * **Mon. August 11:** Shake Rattle ‘N Roll (A Doo Wop & Soul Tribute) * **Tue. August 12:** Stephen Wilson Jr * **Wed. August 13:** Hunter Flynn * **Thurs. August 14:** Head East * **Fri. August 15:** The Frontmen * **Sat. August 16:** Simply Spice (A Spice Girls Tribute) * **Sun. August 17:** Twista The fair’s headliners will perform concerts at the Grandstand, which **requires a ticket for admission.** **Here’s a list of this year’s headliners:** * **August 8:** Jake Owen with Jo Dee Messina * **August 9:** The Black Crowes * **August 10:** Megan Moroney * **August 11:** Randy Houser (free concert, no ticket required) * **August 12:** Sheryl Crow * **August 13:** Snoop Dogg * **August 14:** Brad Paisley with Tucker Wetmore * **August 15:** The Chainsmokers * **August. 16:** Def Leppard * **August 17:** Turnpike Troubadours with Whitey Morgan Source: [https://secretchicago.com/biggest-state-fair-in-illinois-2025/](https://secretchicago.com/biggest-state-fair-in-illinois-2025/)

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The Biggest State Fair in Illinois is Happening This Weekend—Here’s What to Know

One thing about the Midwest? We know how to put on a festival! From blueberry fests to corn fests, there’s so much happening just a drive away from Chicago. However, nothing truly beats the Illinois State Fair , and luckily for us, it’s officially underway in Springfield. From August 7 to 17, fairgoers can look forward to a week filled with events, concerts, rides, family fun, and more. A guide to the Illinois State Fair 2025: -------------------------------------------- * Thursday, August 7 – County Fairs & Horse Racing Day, Double the Fun * Friday, August 8 – Agriculture Day * Saturday, August 9 – Kids Day * Sunday, August 10 – Veterans & Gold Star Families Day (Free admission for veterans and their immediate families) * Monday, August 11 – Senior Citizens & Scout Day (Free admission for seniors and scouts in uniform) * Tuesday, August 12 – Twosday ($2 Admission for seniors and adults) * Wednesday, August 13 – Governor’s Day * Thursday, August 14 – Republican Day * Friday, August 15 – First Responder & Healthcare Heroes Day (Free admission for first responders and healthcare workers with ID) * Saturday, August 16 – Park District Conservation Day * Sunday, August 17 – Family Day How much are Illinois State Fair tickets? --------------------------------------------- Children 12 and under can enter for free. Tickets for adults aged 12 to 59 are $10.00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and $5.00 on Sundays to Thursdays. Illinois State Fair 2025 lineup: ------------------------------------ Enjoy one of the free concerts at the Grand Central Stage: * Thurs. August 7: Everclear * Fri. August 8: Diamante * Sat. August 9: Pecos & The Rooftops * Sun. August 10: Kashus Culpepper * Mon. August 11: Shake Rattle ‘N Roll (A Doo Wop & Soul Tribute) * Tue. August 12: Stephen Wilson Jr * Wed. August 13: Hunter Flynn * Thurs. August 14: Head East * Fri. August 15: The Frontmen * Sat. August 16: Simply Spice (A Spice Girls Tribute) * Sun. August 17: Twista The fair’s headliners will perform concerts at the Grandstand, which requires a ticket for admission. Here’s a list of this year’s headliners: * August 8: Jake Owen with Jo Dee Messina * August 9: The Black Crowes * August 10: Megan Moroney * August 11: Randy Houser (free concert, no ticket required) * August 12: Sheryl Crow * August 13: Snoop Dogg * August 14: Brad Paisley with Tucker Wetmore * August 15: The Chainsmokers * August. 16: Def Leppard * August 17: Turnpike Troubadours with Whitey Morgan Source: https://secretchicago.com/biggest-state-fair-in-illinois-2025/

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