On Aug. 14, Veterans and Gold Star Families Day, all veterans and their immediate families can get into the fair for free with proper identification. Dairy Building: More than just the Butter Cow, the Dairy Building is a showcase of the state's dairy farmers with milk, cheeses, ice cream and other products available to sample. Normal operations begin on Aug. 12 and will run through the 21st. Demi Lovato will take the stage on Saturday, August 13 performing many of her hits. Wilson Daily Times, 26 November 1949. Springfield, IL 62702. www2.illinois.gov. Daily Events Map + Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors 39.83445974 -89.64030504 Best known for his 2001 hits, "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel," along with Top 5 hit "Boombastic," Mungo Jerry cover "In the Summertime" and "Oh Carolina," Shaggy has been a constant on the pop-reggae scene for over 30 years. The group is among the most successful in country music history, with over 20 No. The fair begins Aug. 11 with the yearly Twilight Parade, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Entertainment. For actual new features for this year's fair, here's a sample: Dino Don: The most prominent new attraction might be a series of animatronic dinosaurs produced by "Dino Don" Lessem in Happy Hollow. Thrillville: At the center of Thrillville is a large pool. From 2002 to 2015, the band had a stretch of five consecutive albums hitting No. Lovato has also become a strong and strident advocate for mental health. The wait is almost over: the 2022 Illinois State Fair is ready to begin. Barnes Kettie Wynn Katie L. Wynn. Why we say 'Merry Christmas.' Dairy Building: More than just the Butter Cow, the Dairy Building is a showcase of the state's dairy farmers with milk, cheeses, ice cream and other products available to sample. From 2002 to 2015, the band had a stretch of five consecutive albums hitting No. As for everyone's favorite butter bovine, the design of this year's Butter Cow remains a closely guarded secret. Department of Agriculture Tent: The theme of this year's fair is "Grow With Us," so it's appropriate that IDOA has a tent spotlighting Illinois farmers, complete with three booths allowing visitors to sample and purchase home-grown food and groceries, an area for kids which allows little ones to ride a tractor or pet a piglet and even a stage for shows spotlighting Illinois farmers. Seniors pay $3 each day. Please call 217-566-3462 for more information. With the inclusion of impersonation bands for Michael Jackson (Whos Bad) and Journey (Escape), the Miller Lite Tent becomes tribute show headquarters for this year. Some quick highlights include the Don Smith Band on Aug. 16 at the Twilight Ballroom making 2013 a sweet 33 years for Don at the fair and Rick Dunham as Elvis Himselvis at the Miller Tent, working on a good, long streak of his own. Sunday, Aug. 14: Country duo Brooks & Dunn returns to the state fair stage for the sixth time, having first performed on the Grandstand in 1995. Thursday, Aug. 18: Jon Pardi will team up with Lainey Wilson and Chapel Hart to provide some old-school country flavor to the Grandstand. Illinois State Fair Grandstand's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances. Find answers to our FAQs, fair hours, the schedule of events, and more online to take advantage of all of the fun: www.nwsfa.com. He even has his own dinosaur, Lessemsaurus, named after him. The fair now has two carnivals (though the main one has relocated out of the traditional Happy Hollow) and a variety of entertainment venues, beer tents and performance showplaces not to mention the national acts that play the Grandstand most nights of the fair. All of the dinos in the show are made to exacting scientific standards. It's the first appearance for the two since 2008, when they shared the stage with ZZ Top. Make checks payable to City of Hickory Hills. Hunt is best known for his two multi-platinum albums, "Montevallo" and "Southside," each selling more than a million copies. You can find the fair on Roberts Road between 91st and 95th Streets. On Aug. 13, all children 12 and younger get in free for Kids Day. Alcoholic beverage purchases and consumption are permitted with ID wrist bands from the Thimble Island Brewery tent inside the Fairgrounds. On Aug. 15, Seniors and Scouts Day, all seniors and Scouts with proper ID or uniform can get in for free. Tickets can be purchased in bulk, with 20 tickets going for $25 and 50 tickets costing $60. More:Illinois Local Pop-Up event on Saturday to feature eight area businesses. Everyone please be responsible and have good times without bad consequences. Monday, Aug. 15: The Ides of March, complete with founder Jim Peterik, come to the Grandstand. To promote the "Live" entertainment at the Coors Light Tent, Miller Light Tent, The Shed and The Ethnic Village at The Illinois. The fair is open from 7 a.m. to midnight on the 11th. Finally, all first responders receive free admission on Aug. 19, First Responder Day. Saturday, August 31: 2:00 pm John Ryan 5:00 pm Miles Station 8:30 pm Johnny Rockitt. The Freddie Dixon Blues Band. And heres a happy, happy birthday wish to Wil from all her friends in central Illinois and Illinois Times readers. ,Music - Tom Irwin The fair is open from 7 a.m. to midnight on the 11th. The surprising origins of 5 Christmas traditions, Abortion clinics across the U.S. are closing. The fair provides a series of admission booklets for people to get in on each day of the fair. TLC was one of the 1990s' biggest R&B groups, with legendary albums like "CrazySexyCool" and "FanMail" topping the charts and going multi-platinum, with legendary songs like "Waterfalls," "Creep," "Unpretty" and "No Scrubs.". Sunday, September 1: 2:00 pm Year 12 5:00 pm Brandon Maddox 8:30 pm Back Country Road. . Expo Building Shows: Among the many places at the fairgrounds with free entertainment, the Expo Building is making a few big additions to the fair this year with the Illinois Chop Challenge, a "Chopped"-style show, and a Lego building contest on the final day of the fair. Inside that pool are shows that feature death-defying stunts for both humans and dogs alike, with a DockDogs competition sandwiched by a jetpack stunt show over water. Parking at each lot at the fairgrounds is available for $5. Fried, fresh and fun. Drop it off or mail it to City of Hickory Hills, 8652 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL, 60457, by Friday, Aug. 26. The fair begins Aug. 11 with the yearly Twilight Parade, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park. This event has passed. Thursday 8/12. Parking at each lot at the fairgrounds is available for $5. This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Illinois State Fair 2022 Guide: Here's everything you need to know, Sign up for Yahoo Lifes daily newsletter, Illinois Local Pop-Up event on Saturday to feature eight area businesses, From miniature Butter Cows to dinosaurs, Illinois State Fair has plenty of new features, ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100/Sportsman Nationals, Illinois State Fair 2022 Guide: Here's everything you need to know, 'I own my tramp stamp': Reclaiming the tattoo. Sunday, Aug. 28, features a full day of fun from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., including a carnival, car show, crafters, food vendors, bingo and more. The band has sold more than 17 million albums since getting its start in Chicago in 1994. That somehow may come under the tribute banner, but Im not sure how that works. 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's new for 2022 to the Grandstand acts. As far as non-Grandstand live music goes during the fair, you've got options, as they say. When was the last "Illinois State Fair" concert? Tour. Conservation World: Located next to the headquarters of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Conservation World is home to activities for those interested in the outdoors. Much of his work with the Circle includes many of his past hits from bands like Montrose, Chickenfoot and Van Halen, along with his solo work. And remember - Kids 12 & under get in FREE to the Illinois State Fair! This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. 1 hits and three top three albums. Nelson hasn't performed at the fairgrounds in 21 years, but all that changes as the American country music icon returns to the state fair Aug. 16 with Elle King. There will also be a Mayors Choice Award and Best of Show. Many thanks to our longtime Print Sponsor: Copyright Guilford Agricultural Society, Inc. | All Rights Reserved | Fair Office: Hours, Tickets, Directions, Parking, Shuttle Bus, An Anniversary for Guilford Agricultural Society. Willie Nelson and Family will join the 2022 Illinois State Fair, rounding out the fair's lineup of Grandstand Stage headliners. Racing of both the equine and automotive varieties will continue at the fair this year, with twilight harness racing being held at 5 p.m. Aug. 11. Some folks revel in the excess and others leave town to avoid the mess, but regardless, the ISF consumes the capital city for the next 10 days. Tickets for adults are $5 Sunday through Thursday and $10 on Friday and Saturday. Fans of southern Illinois folk and bluegrass artists Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin take note of an area house concert appearance next Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 10 and 11. The Lego competition is open to children ages 5-12 in two different age groups. Getting its start in Berwyn, the band had several hits in Chicago during the 1960s before hitting it big with the 1970 hit, "Vehicle," which hit No. " Highlights include the chairlift ride, carnival rides, livestock contests, craft and garden contests, concerts, beer tents, and lots of fried foods. 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On select days, various groups can receive free admission to the fair. Saturday, September 10th, 4:30-7:30pm. Noah replaced Jon Stewart in the anchor chair at TDS in 2015, continuing the show's tradition of skewering American and international politics through groundbreaking satire. Well-known for some work on the big and small screens along with behind a microphone, Lovato got a start on "Barney and Friends," moved on to the Disney Channel and then to a multi-platinum recording career that has produced 14 platinum singles including "Skyscraper," "Give Your Heart a Break," "Heart Attack," "Cool for the Summer," "Confident" and "Sorry Not Sorry"; seven top-five albums; and over 4 million albums sold. Rising star iyla spelled undercase will open for Lovato. Tuesday, Aug. 16: For much of the 1980s, Willie Nelson was as much a part of the fair as the Butter Cow and Jim Thompson riding down the Giant Slide. Songs like "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "My Maria" and "Ain't Nothin' Bout You" hit both the country and pop charts, respectively. Miller Lite Tent. Were also offering a home delivery option as an added convenience for friends of the paper. We have entertainment planned throughout the day and have cold drinks on tap. The Ides of March show has free admission; all other shows require admission. Known as "The Red Rocker," Hagar is going strong at 74, having released his 19th studio album last year. Yes. If youre headed out of town, head to SPACE in Evanston on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. to catch seven-time Grammy winner Paul Wertico and Larry Gray with Springfields own David Cain as they, take musical artistry to unchartered waters with explosive, creative improvising that is truly on the cutting edge and beyond. JJ Lawhorn plays Boondocks on Friday and Josh Catalano and the Dirty Thoughts hit Donnies Homespun Saturday, fresh from a spellbinding show at the Downhome Festival last weekend. Visitors to the beer tent must provide proof of age to enter and receive a ID wrist band. 2 on the Billboard charts. Itasca fest 2022 band schedule. Regular traffic patterns will resume by 6 a.m. Aug. 22. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children in advance and $30 on the day of the race. Taxi companies and ride-sharing firms also are available. They prided themselves on their music tastes then they had kids. The Ides of March have been continuously performing since 1990 with their original lineup, including Peterik, who went on to found Survivor, best known for "Eye of the Tiger" from the third "Rocky" film. The Tech Prairie STEAM Expo also returns Aug. 17-21. Previously, ownership sat with a partner in Minnesota. The fair continues through Sunday. Recently, he made a collaboration album with Sting, appeared on "The Masked Singer" and even received an honorary doctorate from Brown University. Friday, Aug. 12: Country superstar Sam Hunt will grace the Grandstand stage along with Sean Stemaly and Shelby Darrall. Sunday, Aug. 21: After a wait of more than a year, fans of Sammy Hagar and the Circle will finally get the chance to see the band perform at the fair, joining Ann Wilson of Heart on the stage. We have great performances prepared for you across many of our locations. The Mega Pass includes each ride, all day with the exception of the Giant Slide, which is covered by the Jumbo Pass. Beer Garden. 1 hits and 19 top 10 hits over the past 30 years. Prizes will be awarded. Key features include booths teaching people of all ages about the state's outdoor wonders, including fish, trees and wildlife, along with other interests such as sport shooting, boating and canoeing, chemicals, dogs, archery, land management and rock climbing, among others. Coors Light Tent A wide variety of shows and talents are in store for you at this free stage Take a trip in the Coors Light Tent located across from the Grandstand and providing live music daily. The fair is an 11-day food and music-lovers dream, with food and music tents that will cater to even the pickiest of preferences! 9 Concerts. 8:30 pm JWR Band. When is the Illinois State Fair? Beer Tent, Illinios State Fair Miller Lite Tent, beer. Here we go again as the Illinois State Fair encompasses Springfield in an annual entertain Contact Tom Irwin at tirwin@illinoistimes.com. The wait is almost over: the 2022 Illinois State Fair is ready to begin. Traffic on the roads around the fairgrounds will be limited to one way beginning Aug. 11 at 5 a.m., with Sangamon Avenue traffic moving east, Peoria Road going north, Taintor Road going west and Fifth Street going south. Like us on Facebook to see similar . Free with Fair Admission. She even has her own Ibanez signature guitar, the JIVA10. Tickets can be purchased in bulk, with 20 tickets going for $25 and 50 tickets costing $60. Seasonal parking at Gate 6, Lot 18 is available for $40 for those who don't wish to pay for parking each day. During the fair, the box office is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. All shows start at 8 p.m. However, rides are not open until 3 p.m., as maintenance and inspection work is being conducted. The concert is free. Concerts; Scroll to: Top; . Lt. Gov. New this year is the Hickory Hills Car Show, situated between 95th to 93rd Street, Check-in time is 10 to 11 a.m., with over 80 classic wheels on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lessem provides his dinosaurs to zoos and museums all over the world and is the only producer of full-size, lifelike dinosaurs in the world. The Northern Wisconsin State Fair, a six-day event taking place annually at the fairgrounds, has completed announcing its 2022 Leinenkugel's main stage entertainment lineup.. . Selfie Booth: Also at the Expo Building is a series of 12 separate selfie booths for those who want to commemorate their experience at the state fair. The first Saturday of the Illinois State Fair is dedicate to our youngest fairgoers. Nelson hasn't performed at the fairgrounds in 21 years, but all that changes as the American country music icon returns to the state fair Aug. 16 with Elle King. Sunday, September 11th, 2:00-4:00pm. The Bettenhausen 100 and the ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100/Sportsman Nationals will also return to the fair, with the Bettenhausen running at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 and the ARCA race at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Thursdays, 3:30-7 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29 2022 Every carnival game and ride setup seems to be blaring recorded music to attract customers. Let's start with the free things to do. Evil John and the Dust Devils. Key features include booths teaching people of all ages about the state's outdoor wonders, including fish, trees and wildlife, along with other interests such as sport shooting, boating and canoeing, chemicals, dogs, archery, land management and rock climbing, among others. He has had nine top 10 hits on the Billboard country charts, including four No. State Fair offers variety of food The. They list an average of four acts per day per stage (roughly speaking), making for approximately 40 musical appearances, with some repeat performances by the same artists (those Alley Cats get around). Sunday, Aug. 21: After a wait of more than a year, fans of Sammy Hagar and the Circle will finally get the chance to see the band perform at the fair, joining Ann Wilson of Heart on the stage. The Coors Light Tent (werewolves avoid that beer, you know) rotates only a few bands, including the ever popular and always exciting Captain Geech, and a group called Silver Bullet that I'm guessing gets extra credit for name choice, plus a few more groups that should be all tuckered out by the end of the fair from near constant playing. Mega Passes are available for $90, with Jumbo Passes going for $100 and are available for purchase at the Emmerson Building. The group is a duo, with Chilli and T-Boz performing without their colleague, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes, who died in a car crash in 2002. Tom Irwin, a sixth-generation Sangamon County resident, has played his songs and music for nearly 40 years in the central Illinois area with occasional forays across the country. For actual new features for this year's fair, here's a sample: Dino Don: The most prominent new attraction might be a series of animatronic dinosaurs produced by "Dino Don" Lessem in Happy Hollow. Weather permitting, Grandstand shows will take place from Aug. 12-22, with a wide range of acts designed to cater to everyone's tastes. This year's parade begins on August 8th at 5:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the Fairgrounds and in the Fair parking lots. Daily Events Map + Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors 39.83656057 -89.64339495 Details Date: August 20, 2021 Time: 9:30 pm Venue Illinois State Fair 801 East Sangamon Ave. Springfield, IL 62702 United States. 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL. More:From miniature Butter Cows to dinosaurs, Illinois State Fair has plenty of new features. Previously, ownership sat with a partner in Minnesota. 4 talking about this. Prizes will be awarded. Call SMTD at (217) 522-5531 or visit the SMTD web site for details. Nelson has done just about everything one can do in the music industry and then some, with his advocacy for farmers and the legalization of marijuana. Seniors pay $3 each day. Happy Hollow: As picturesque a place to walk as any on the fairgrounds, Happy Hollow will be home to shows and attractions, featuring water conservation, a strongman competition hosted by the St. Andrews Society and even dinosaurs. While the Giant Slide definitely isn't new, it got a reprieve of sorts earlier this year through a purchase by Doug Knight, the owner and general manager of the action park that bears his family's name. Rising star iyla spelled undercase will open for Lovato. Prices are subject to change. Gallery. Free Entertainment Areas Bud Light Tent Bud Light Tent A wide variety of shows and talents are in store for you at this free stage Bud Light True Music Tent is on the Avenue of Flags behind the Commodity Pavilion and provides live music and good times. SPRINGFIELD (WSIL) -- The first six acts for the grandstand lineup at the Illinois State Fair has been announced. 2 on the Billboard charts. Tickets for the Grandstand are available online through Ticketmaster or through the Grandstand box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children in advance and $30 on the day of the race. Pardi's neotraditional style has made him one of the biggest stars in country music, with three No. Village of Cultures: Formerly known as Ethnic Village, this area provides free entertainment from a wide variety of countries and cultures, along with delicious food and treats. Music. The group is a duo, with Chilli and T-Boz performing without their colleague, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes, who died in a car crash in 2002. The Bettenhausen 100 and the ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100/Sportsman Nationals will also return to the fair, with the Bettenhausen running at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 and the ARCA race at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21. The band has sold more than 17 million albums since getting its start in Chicago in 1994. The Sangamon Mass Transit District will provide bus service to the fair. The Fair Administration Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fair. Illinois State Fair @ Bud Light Beer Tent. The Guilford Agricultural Society values the participation of our community and wants you to have an enjoyable experience at the Guilford Fair. Kids Korner: Home to shows, attractions and activities for the little ones, including face painting, a child safety seat demonstration by the Illinois Department of Transportation, a mural for kids to color on and even a cooling station for hot parents and children alike. The Budweiser Tent Cool off and relax within the Bud Tent! Conservation World: Located next to the headquarters of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Conservation World is home to activities for those interested in the outdoors. His newest album, "Mr. Saturday Night," is scheduled to be released in September. Much of his work with the Circle includes many of his past hits from bands like Montrose, Chickenfoot and Van Halen, along with his solo work. The Col. Boyd Band. Impervious to your opinion of the Grandstand lineup, crowds arrive and drive fair talk. Contact Tom Irwin at tirwin@illinoistimes.com. This year's grand marshal is Secretary of State Jesse White, who is retiring after 23 years. . SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) Grammy-nominated singer Demi Lovato will perform at the 2022 Illinois State Fair. Regular traffic patterns will resume by 6 a.m. Aug. 22. Contact. Share. The Bettenhausen 100 and the ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100/Sportsman Nationals will also return to the fair, with the Bettenhausen running at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 and the ARCA race at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 . The show is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, with tickets available for $8 through the vendor. Southern Illinois native Kendell Marvel, best known for his writing work on two top five country hits, will open for the duo. Alongi's Beer Tent RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Serving live music and cold refreshments daily during the fair. It does not include the Giant Slide or the Sky Glide. Noah's autobiography, "Born a Crime," became a bestseller in 2016 and reflects on his childhood as a mixed-race child in apartheid-era South Africa. Inside that pool are shows that feature death-defying stunts for both humans and dogs alike, with a DockDogs competition sandwiched by a jetpack stunt show over water. TLC was one of the 1990s' biggest R&B groups, with legendary albums like "CrazySexyCool" and "FanMail" topping the charts and going multi-platinum, with legendary songs like "Waterfalls," "Creep," "Unpretty" and "No Scrubs.". The show is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, with tickets available for $8 through the vendor. On Aug. 13, all children 12 and younger get in free for Kids Day. Recently, he made a collaboration album with Sting, appeared on "The Masked Singer" and even received an honorary doctorate from Brown University. Monday, Aug 15, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Illinois State Fairgrounds. Friday, Aug. 19: Comedian Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," will bring his unique perspective on current events and his upbringing in South Africa to the Grandstand. 1 on the Billboard charts. 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