“Adventure Awaits” at the 2025 Illinois State Fair. The theme for this year’s fair sets the tone for an unforgettable journey through all that makes the Illinois State Fair a must-see event ...

The Illinois State Fair for 2025 takes place Aug. 7 through 17. The full grandstand headliner lineup can be found below, which each show beginning at 8 p.m. Aug. 8: Jake Owen Aug. 9: The Black Crowes ...