The Illinois State Fair, a Springfield summer staple, is right around the corner. While the festival may be best known for its adrenaline-inducing rides, local vendors and agricultural exhibitions, ...

Illinois State Fair 2023 tickets. Admission for adults ages 13 to 59 is $5 per person Sunday through Thursday, and $10 per person on Friday and Saturday.

Debby Esarey, of Charleston, Illinois, center waits in line at the Director’s Lawn during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 15, 2024.

The long-awaited Illinois State Fair is finally here, with unique food combinations, thrilling rides and the iconic butter cow in the lineup of fair-goer favorites. But the state's fair is also ...

The wait is almost over: the 2022 Illinois State Fair is ready to begin. Before making plans to head to the fairgrounds, here's some key details about this year's event, from how to get in to what ...

The 2024 Illinois State Fair is scheduled to run from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 18.. The fair is always packed with a wide range of food vendors, and this year is no different.

The 2024 Illinois State Fair is underway, with a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of the traditional butter cow marking the start of the 11-day celebration of the state's agricultural ...

SPRINGFIELD — The 162nd Illinois State Fair is set to open Thursday, Aug. 8, in Springfield, and fair officials said they expect this to be one of the best iterations ...

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2018 photo, carnival rides await assembly for the midway of the Illinois State Fair. (AP Photo by John O'Connor) John O'Connor ...

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.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs baseballs for Dick Bigger Jr., of Biggsville, at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 16, 2023.