Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is an annual 11-day event held each August.  The Illinois State Fair is situated on 366-acres in Springfield, Illinois. This family-friendly event celebrates Illinois agriculture through competitions, exhibits and entertainment.  Learn more about our annual event by visiting, www.statefair.Illinois.gov

• August 13th -23rd, 2026–Ticket Information
• State Fair Purchase Page
  • Grandstand Events – Ticket Information
• Friday August 14th – Bailey Zimmerman
• Saturday August 15th – Lainey Wilson
• Sunday August 16th – Matchbox Twenty
• Friday August 21st – Ella Langley
• Saturday August 22nd – The Chicks
• Sunday August 23rd – Shinedown

Ford County Fair

• (June13th-June 20th): Expect petting zoos, carnival rides, fair food, and more fun throughout the week.
• Sat June 13th Clay Walker with Walker Montgomery – Ticket Info
• Sun June 14th Jackpot Cattle Show
• Monday June 15th Queen Pagent
• Tuesday June 16th – Armband Night at The Carnival, Family Night & Car show featuring classic, custom and exotics!
• Wednesday June 17th Antique Tractor Show
• Thursday June 18th Tractor Pulls
• Friday June 19th Resurrection: A Tribute To Journey – Ticket Info
• Saturday June 20th Horse Show and Demo Derby

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

The Old Capitol Art Fair is a juried fair dedicated to top quality and media variety, including acrylic, ceramics, glass, oil, metal, fiber, sculpture, wood, jewelry, drawing, photography, mixed media, watercolor and more.

• May 16th and 17th
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