{"id":15559,"date":"2025-08-07T06:28:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=15559"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:29:24","slug":"2025-illinois-state-fair-is-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/15559-2025-illinois-state-fair-is-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Illinois State Fair is Underway"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><div>The Illinois State Fair is here, and organizers have packed this year with more flavor, fun, and fair favorites than ever before. Inspired by this year\u2019s theme \u2013 Adventure Awaits \u2013 here\u2019s your exclusive look at what\u2019s waiting just beyond the gate.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Dolly Days:\u00a0Celebrate imagination and reading with Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library inside the Sensory Station. Storytimes daily at 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dill-inois State Fair Pickleball Showdown:\u00a0Whether you&#8217;re smashing serves or just here for the puns, this brand-new competition is a big dill!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12813\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12813\/2\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YF5F-4emBX42H510Q-fKF\">Register now<\/a>\u00a0or come and watch the competition Saturday, August 16 in the Orr Building starting at 10 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheer &amp; Dance Competition:\u00a0Watch squads bring the heat in a high-energy showcase of spirit and skill Sunday, August 17 in the Illinois Building starting at 2 p.m. Best in Show will be awarded in each division based on audience participation, so make sure to bring your friends and families to cheer for these competitors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Craft Beer Competition:\u00a0Raise a glass to local flavor and see who hops away with the top prize, because you are the judge. August 8 &amp; 9 from 11 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. in The Shed, buy a pint or snag a &#8220;Sample Pass&#8221; to sip your way across 10 different 5-ounce samples from some of the best breweries Illinois has to offer!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>They&#8217;re back!\u00a0The\u00a0Budweiser Clydesdales\u00a0return to stomp through the fairgrounds in majestic fashion. Don\u2019t miss your chance to see them up close in Barn 118 at Avenue of Flags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Can\u2019t Miss Shows<\/div>\n<div>From rodeo thrills to rock-and-roll, our lineup is stacked:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Grandstand Highlights:\u00a0Jake Owen, The Chainsmokers, Def Leppard, The Black Crowes and more!\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12814\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12814\/3\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cbuXTmAOut5bffH7VF7GS\">Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Arena Action:\u00a0Monster Trucks, Tractor Pulls, and Demo Derby Cars\u2014bring your earplugs and your adrenaline.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12815\/6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12815\/6\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EjEazywKEE0Jgdw4LkiB_\">Grab tickets now!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Free Concert Series:\u00a0Enjoy 11 nights of free concerts under the Reisch Pavilion on the Grand Central Stage!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12816\/7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12816\/7\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kYnEn277RBz6KnA4raoyG\">Check out the all-star lineup<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Taste of the Fair<\/div>\n<div>Hungry for something new? This year\u2019s food lineup features must-try vendors, including but not limited to:<\/div>\n<div>Cheesed Out \u2013\u00a0grilled cheese with attitude<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Eggroll LOVE \u2013\u00a0fusion flavor in a crispy wrap<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Jerk Joint \u2013\u00a0Caribbean spice meets fairground fun<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mr. Pork Belly \u2013\u00a0pork perfection, every way you can imagine<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Don\u2019t miss the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12818\/9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12818\/9\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GDSKAQKsTkZ9tfZTfeT7Z\">Golden Abe\u2019s Fantastic Fair Food<\/a>\u00a0contest on Friday, August 8 to see who walks away with the coveted culinary bragging rights!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Daily Events<\/div>\n<div>Every single day brings something new\u2014and it won\u2019t cost you a anything extra:<\/div>\n<div>Big Top Adventures Circus \u2013\u00a0high-flying thrills under the tent<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Boom! LED Percussion Light Hype Show\u00a0\u2013 music, lights, and energy<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Off Axis Stunt Show \u2013\u00a0high-flying acrobatics meets BMX, parkour, and jaw-dropping tricks<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Extreme Dog Stunt Show \u2013\u00a0fast-paced canine stunts that\u2019ll leave you cheering<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Free stages all over the fairgrounds &#8211;\u00a0with magicians, contests, and musical rising stars<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Don\u2019t forget to hop on a *<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12820\/11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lists.illinois.gov\/t\/2936206\/187925088\/12820\/11\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Wj6r67iekHk3RNyLYYQvn\">FREE* tram<\/a>\u00a0to help you navigate the fairgrounds. Running all 11 days of the Illinois State Fair.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7 through August 17 in Springfield. Stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements by connecting with us via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ILStateFair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ILStateFair\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw181Q1b65LmCf9W8VRINMPq\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/myilstatefair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/myilstatefair&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754514376639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0x6-s2yMz3U7BghA0JVYT2\">Instagram.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Illinois State Fair is here, and organizers have packed this year with more flavor, fun, and fair favorites than ever before. 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