The Illinois State Fair Box Office Opening For Ticket Purchases Next Monday.

(Springfield) — The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases next Monday. For one day only, all in-person buyers will receive one free adult admission ticket for every concert and/or event ticket purchased. Several high profile acts will headline the state fair, including Jake Owen, The Black Crowes, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Brad Paisley, The Chainsmokers, and Def Leppard. The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7th through August 17th in Springfield.