The Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield on Thursday showcasing carnival rides, horse races, livestock shows, live music and a perennial favorite, the “Butter Cow.” Gov. J.B. Pr… ...

We may not know who is playing on Monday yet, but we do know that Sheryl Crow will take the stage on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Her performance kicks off at 8 p.m., and tickets currently range from $40 to $55.

The Illinois State Fair is only months ... The fair has several stages where entertainers hold their shows, ... The grandstand, rebuilt in 1927, holds horse and automobile races in addition to ...

Thursday, August 8 - County Fair & Horse Racing Day This is the official start of the fair! Gates open at 7:00 a.m. The first day of the fair also features the twilight annual Twilight Parade ...

SPRINGFIELD -- A fire on June 15 fully engulfed an historic horse barn on the grounds of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. All 14 horses, used in harness racing, were taken out safely and put into a ...

Springfield Fire crews fight a blaze at Horse Barn 39 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on June 15, 2025. All 14 of the horses, used in harness racing, were taken from the barn unscathed.