The Illinois State Fair has announced their first headliner for the 2026 grandstand stage. Country music star Lainey Wilson will headline the event on Aug. 15. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever ...

People who are planning on attending the 2026 Illinois State Fair are being informed in advance that tickets for the event will move to digital. Organizers announced the transition on Monday. "This ...

Country music artist Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 21, 2026, according to a community announcement. Langley, recognized for her rapid rise in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Breakout country music star Ella Langley is set to rock the Grandstand Stage during the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The Illinois Office of Communication and ...

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. Pritzker was on ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening Friday, August ...

For the first time in a quarter century, the top royalty at the Illinois State Fair is also a cattle show champion. “It’s great representing the agriculture and livestock industry on a higher level,” ...

The 27th Annual Illinois Product Expo returns March 7–8 in the Expo Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Featuring 100+ vendors, the event showcases Illinois-made products, wine tastings, fresh ...

This year’s Illinois Beef Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds had a new event — a fitting competition featuring seven ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — County music star Ella Langley will perform at the 2026 Illinois State Far, according to organizers.