Schedule:

August 7, 2025

County Fair and Horse Racing Day
Gates open at 7:00 a.m.  
More than 70 county fair queens and 105 fairs and expositions from across the state are represented at the fair. It is also the first day of harness racing at the fair’s one-mile dirt track, which is the fastest in the world.  The first day of the fair also features the twilight  annual Twilight Parade which starts at 5:30 p.m. from Lincoln Park.

Highlights:
State Fair Ribbon Cutting 
$3.00 Carnival Rides
Monsters of Destruction (Arena)
Twilight Parade
Harness Racing (Grandstand)
Beef Cattle Show, Poultry Shows
Society Horse Show

5:00 a.m: State Fair Parade Run - 2 Mile Race at Main Street 
8:00 a.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn 
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng 
9:00 a.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building a
9:30 a.m: Open Poultry at Building 105 
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World 
11:00 a.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building 
11:00 a.m: Harness Racing at Grandstand  
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent 
12:00 p.m: Nick Muilaert at Apex Stage 
12:00 p.m: Kevin Lucas Experience at Village of Cultures 
12:00 p.m: Mike Anderson - Dulcimer Guy at Expo Bldg Stage 
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage 
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue 
12:00 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum 
12:00 p.m: Amateur Talent Contest at Lincoln Stage 
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World 
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage 
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng 
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage 
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow 
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving 
1:00 p.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building 
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue 
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World 
2:00 p.m: Dylan and Morgan at Apex Stage 
2:00 p.m: Sushi Roll at Grand Central Stage 
2:00 p.m: Peaches and Bacon at Village of Cultures 
2:00 p.m: Mark Konzen at Expo Bldg Stage 
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage 
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville 
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving 
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage 
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving  
3:00 p.m: Little Miss Contest at Lincoln Stage 
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage 
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville 
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue 
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving 
3:00 p.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building 
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent 
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World 
3:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World 
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main 
4:00 p.m: Craig Corzatt at Expo Bldg Stage 
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage 
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow 
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville 
4:00 p.m: OAT (Owen Irwin, Amy Battles and Tom Irwin) at Artisans Building 
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage 
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving 
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue 
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World 
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage 
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville 
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving 
5:00 p.m: Jr Swine at Swine Barn 
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main 
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving 
5:30 p.m: Twilight Parade 
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville 
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue 
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World 
6:00 p.m: Parade Run Awards at Village of Cultures 
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage 
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving 
6:30 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum 
7:00 p.m: Good Vibes at Village of Cultures 
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow 
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville 
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving 
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage 
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue 
7:30 p.m: Monsters of Destruction Monster Truck Show at Multi-Purpose Arena 
7:30 p.m: Triple Threat at Busch Light Tent  
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main 
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving 

August 8, 2025

Agriculture Day
Illinois agriculture, which is featured throughout the fair, is highlighted on this day.

Highlights:
Golden Abe's Food Vendor Contest
Illinois Craft Beer Competition (The Shed)
Diamante (Free Concert!)
Jake Owen (Grandstand)
Cutest Little Farmer Contest
Harness Racing
Goat and Swine Shows

7:00 a.m: Jr Swine at Jr Livestock Building
7:30 a.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
8:00 a.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
8:00 a.m: Jr Goats at Goat Barn
8:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
8:30 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
9:30 a.m: Jr Poultry at Building 105
10:00 a.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
10:00 a.m: Jr Goats at Goat Barn
10:00 a.m: Golden Abe Contest at The Shed
10:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
11:00 a.m: Jr Goats at Goat Barn
11:00 a.m: Cutest Little Farmer Contest at Expo Bldg Stage
11:00 a.m: Harness Racing at Grandstand
11:00 a.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Tina Montgomery at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Double Identity at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Ana De Oliveria Quartet at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Jason Michael Launer at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Coverlicious at Lincoln Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Jr Swine at Jr Livestock Building
12:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
12:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: Sonshine Quartet at Illinois Building
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Preston McCabe at Apex Stage
2:00 p.m: Would You Kindly? at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Hugo's Elvis Tribute at Village of Cultures
2:00 p.m: Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Levi and Dennis at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
2:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Golden Abe Awards at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: Colin Helton Band at Village of Cultures
4:00 p.m: Peaches and Bacon at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Petersburg Performing Arts at Lincoln Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Stuart Smith at Artisans Building
4:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
4:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: Blue Iris at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Deja Voodoo at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Central Illinois Irish Dance at Village of Cultures
6:00 p.m: Doty and Dexter at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: 144th Army Band at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
7:00 p.m: Rocket and Gizzae at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: Diamante at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: Jake Owen w/ Jo Dee Messina at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Kolten Taylor and The Truck Toppers at Busch Light Tent

August 9, 2025

Kids Day
The first Saturday of the Illinois State Fair is dedicated to our youngest fairgoers.  Kids Day will feature special programming aimed at educating and entertaining kids of all ages.  And remember -  Kids 12 and under get in free to the Illinois State Fair! 

Highlights:
Sensory Friendly Hours 9am - Noon
Harness Racing
Diaper Derby
Ponytail Contest
Illinois Craft Beer Competition (The Shed)
Parade of Champions (Coliseum)
Pecos and The Rooftops (Free Concert!)
Illinois State Fair Rodeo (Arena)
The Black Crowes (Grandstand)

7:00 a.m: Jr Swine at Swine Barn
8:00 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
8:00 a.m: Jr Sheep at Sheep Barn
8:00 a.m: Dog Agility at Coliseum
8:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
8:30 a.m: Jr Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
8:30 a.m: Conservation World (Sensory Hrs) at Conservation World
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn
9:30 a.m: Jr Rabbits at Sale Barn 26
9:30 a.m: Conservation World (Sensory Hrs) at Conservation World
10:00 a.m: ABC AmTryke Presentation at Grand Central Stage
10:00 a.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn
10:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:00 a.m: Fleming Academy at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show (Sensory Hrs) at Thrillville
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
10:30 a.m: Sky High Balloon Guy (Sensory Hrs) at Adventure Village Stage
11:00 a.m: Fiddle and Banjo Contest at Lincoln Stage
11:00 a.m: Harness Racing at Grandstand
11:00 a.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Cheerleading and Dance at Illinois Building
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Tina Montgomery at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Native State at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Springfield Municipal Band at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Tanner Romine at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Jr Swine at Swine Barn
12:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Lotus Fire Belly Dance at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
12:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 p.m: Springfield International Folk Dancers at Village of Cultures
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: Jan's Dance Studio at Illinois Building
1:00 p.m: Jackash at Busch Light Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Wayward Mountaineers at Apex Stage
2:00 p.m: Marquise Knox at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Jason Zhang Group at Village of Cultures
2:00 p.m: Bruce L Moon at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
2:30 p.m: Ponytail Contest at Lincoln Stage
2:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
3:30 p.m: Decorated Diaper Contest at Lincoln Stage
3:30 p.m: Central IL Irish Dance at Illinois Building
4:00 p.m: St Andrews Dancers at Village of Cultures
4:00 p.m: Mandy Rose at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Diaper Derby Contest at Lincoln Stage
4:00 p.m: Dan Hubbard at Artisans Building
4:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Catholic Church Service at Illinois Building
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
4:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: The 45 at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Hugo's Elvis Tribute at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
5:00 p.m: Roxschool at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
5:30 p.m: Jr Livestock Champion Selection at Coliseum
6:00 p.m: 144th Army Band at Village of Cultures
6:00 p.m: Land of Lincoln Chorus at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
7:00 p.m: Zydeco Voodoo Band at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: Rodeo at Multi-Purpose Arena
7:30 p.m: Pecos and The Rooftops at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: The Black Crowes at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Unchained at Busch Light Tent

August 10, 2025

Veterans and Gold Star Families Day
Veterans and their immediate families are admitted to the grounds for free. A veterans parade and activities are some of the highlights for the day. Discounted ride passes for families of military veterans.

Highlights:
Veterans Day Ceremony (Lincoln Stage)
Veterans Day Parade (Grandstand Avenue)
Draft Horse Show
Rabbit Show, Sheep Show, Swine Show, Beef Cattle Show
Kashus Culpepper (Free Concert!)
Megan Moroney (Grandstand)

8:00 a.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
8:00 a.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
8:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
8:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
9:00 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
9:00 a.m: Jr Goats at Goat Barn
9:00 a.m: Lutheran Church Services at Illinois Building
9:30 a.m: Open Rabbits at Sale Barn 26
10:00 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
10:00 a.m: JROTC Competition at Lincoln Stage
10:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Churches of Christ at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Tina Montgomery at Illinois Building
11:30 a.m: Veteran's Day Cermonies at Lincoln Stage
12:00 p.m: 144th Army Band at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Springfield International Folk Dancers at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Ryan Leggott at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 p.m: Catfish Willie Band at Apex Stage
1:00 p.m: Ballet Folklorico de Chicago at Village of Cultures
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
1:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: Bustin' Loose at Busch Light Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Crosstown Classics Band at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: John Wahl Acoustic at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Troupe Zahava Belly Dance at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
2:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Emily How at Apex Stage
3:00 p.m: Ayodele Drum and Dance at Village of Cultures
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: JROTC Awards Ceremony at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Springfield Dance at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: The Tangents (duo) at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Subseed at Lincoln Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Ben Bedford at Artisans Building
4:00 p.m: Veteran's Day Parade at Grandstand Ave
4:00 p.m: Artisan Market (10a-5p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 p.m: Dance Creation Dance Studio at Illinois Building
4:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Open Sheep Pee Wee at Sheep Barn
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
4:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: DirtWater Fox at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Heidelberg German Band at Village of Cultures
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Branded at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Harmonie Breeze at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: Peaches and Bacon at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
7:00 p.m: Prairie State of Mind at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: Kashus Culpepper at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: Megan Moroney at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Jonny Vodka at Busch Light Tent

August 11, 2025

Senior and Scout Day
Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events in the Senior Citizens Center take place throughout the day. All scouts in uniform are also admitted to the fairgrounds for free on this day.  The Scout Day Tent will be located directly outside the entrance to the Carnival Midway

Highlights:
Senior Citizens - Free Admission
Scouts in Uniform - Free Admission
ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls (Arena)
Cattle Show
Draft Horse Show
Goat Show

8:00 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
8:00 a.m: Jr Sheep at Sheep Barn
8:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
8:30 a.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn
9:00 a.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
10:00 a.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
10:00 a.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Senior Day Ribbon Cutting at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Adult Protective Services Advocate of the Year Awards at Illinois Building
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Tina Montgomery at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Outpatience at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: FOURsquared Mulltiple Woodwind Quartet at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Doug Brant at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: The Not So Newlywed Game at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
1:00 p.m: Silverstrings at Lincoln Stage
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
1:00 p.m: Open Beef Cattle at Livestock Center
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: The Blues Deacons at Apex Stage
2:00 p.m: The Downhillers at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Julie Jules and Co at Village of Cultures
2:00 p.m: Curt Smith at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Jeopardy Medicare Contest at Illinois Building
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
3:00 p.m: Cactus Ranch at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Free Hearing and Vision Screenings by Lions of IL Foundation (8a-4p) at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: BB Ross and The Happy Accidents at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: Kevin Lucas Experience at Village of Cultures
4:00 p.m: Now And Zen at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: Midwest Avenue at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Ava Easter at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: Kasey Burton at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
6:30 p.m: The Rick Mari Band at Busch Light Tent
7:00 p.m: The Rusty Pickups at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls at Multi-Purpose Arena
7:30 p.m: Shake Rattle 'N' Roll - Tribute to Classic Doo Wop and Pioneers of Soul at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving

August 12, 2025

Twosday ($2 Admission for seniors and adults)
A fantastic mid-week special that encourages families to attend the Illinois State Fair.  Discounted admission is offered for adults and seniors on this day, and all rides in the Carnival Midway and Adventure Village will be just $2 each.  

Highlights:
$2.00 Admission
$2.00 Carnival Rides
Draft Horse Show
Sheep Show, Swine Show
Sheryl Crow (Grandstand)
ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls (Arena)

8:30 a.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
9:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
10:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:00 a.m: Georgia Allison's Senior Fox Fitness Group at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
11:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Tina Montgomery at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Merry Travelers at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Kasey Burton at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: John Drake at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
1:00 p.m: Yacht Club at Village of Cultures
1:00 p.m: Lee Haw at Lincoln Stage
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Lucky Pickers at Apex Stage
2:00 p.m: Folsom Prison Five at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Evia Rodenbaugh at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
3:00 p.m: Waterloo German Band at Village of Cultures
3:00 p.m: Sweetwater at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: Micah Walk at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: The Whiskey Trust at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Def Leprechaun at Village of Cultures
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:00 p.m: Feudin' Hillbillys at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Avery Kern (solo) at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Draft Horses at Coliseum
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
7:00 p.m: Character Fleadh at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls at Multi-Purpose Arena
8:00 p.m: Sheryl Crow at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Grounded at Busch Light Tent

August 13, 2025

Governor’s Day
While the Governor attends much of the Illinois State Fair, this is his day to host special guests, including former Illinois Governors. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the Governor’s Sale of Champions. At this event, the grand champion commodities and junior livestock including the barrow, steer, wether, poultry trio and rabbit trio are auctioned off to benefit our agricultural youth.  

Highlights:
Illinois State Auctioneers Championship
Naturalization Ceremony (Orr Building)
Governor's Sale Of Champions (Coliseum)
Swine, Sheep, Cattle Shows
Harness Racing - Post Time 11am
Snoop Dogg (Grandstand)
ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls (Arena)

8:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
8:00 a.m: Jr Dairy Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
9:00 a.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
10:00 a.m: Illinois State Auctioneer Championship at Lincoln Stage
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:00 a.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Harness Racing at Grandstand
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Devoted Health at Illinois Building
11:00 a.m: Naturalization Ceremoney at Orr Building
11:30 a.m: Jr Dairy Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
12:00 p.m: The Tangents Band at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Julie Jules and Co at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: AP Acoustics at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
1:00 p.m: 2Flights Down at Lincoln Stage
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
1:00 p.m: Jr Dairy Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Brother Jefferson Band at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Kasey Burton at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
3:00 p.m: Black Velvet at Apex Stage
3:00 p.m: Def Leprechaun at Village of Cultures
3:00 p.m: High Cotton at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Governor's Hometown Awards (9a-5p) at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: Aaron Newsome at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Commodity Auction at Coliseum
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Sale of Champions at Coliseum
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: John Stevens at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Waterloo German Band at Village of Cultures
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:00 p.m: The Collective at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Hollow Creek at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: Prairie Winds Flute Ensemble at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
7:00 p.m: The Neverly Brothers at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls at Multi-Purpose Arena
7:30 p.m: Hunter Flynn at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: Snoop Dogg at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Grand Theft Audio at Busch Light Tent

August 14, 2025

Republican Day
Illinois Republicans host special guests on this day.

Highlights:
Cattle and Sheep Shows
Society Horse Show
Harness Racing
Brad Paisley (Grandstand)

8:00 a.m: Open Dairy Cattle at Livestock Center
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
9:00 a.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Harness Racing at Grandstand
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by SIU Medical/Sen. Doris Turner at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: The Neverly Brothers at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Def Leprechaun at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Lydia Cunningh a.m: Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
1:00 p.m: Cats and Dragons at Lincoln Stage
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Whiskey Road at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Brian Cee at Village of Cultures
2:00 p.m: Chris Krause at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Open Dairy Cattle at Livestock Center
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
3:00 p.m: Not Petty at Apex Stage
3:00 p.m: Voodoo Exiles at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: Waterloo German Band at Village of Cultures
4:00 p.m: Avery Kern (solo) at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: Brandon Maddox at Apex Stage
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:00 p.m: Feudin' Hillbillys at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Central Illinois Irish Dance at Village of Cultures
6:00 p.m: Stuart Smith at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: Trever Wood at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
6:30 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
7:00 p.m: Jutta and The Hi-Dukes at Village of Cultures
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: Head East at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: Brad Paisely w/ Tucker Wetmore at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Triple Threat at Busch Light Tent

August 15, 2025

First Responder and Healthcare Heroes Day (Free Admission for first responders and healthcare workers w/ID) Welcome to the weekend!  Today all police officers, firefighters, EMTs and Healthcare Workers who show their badge at the gate will be admitted to the Illinois State Fair for Free. Also, look for special offers and discounts from various food vendors while you enjoying your day on at the fair.

Highlights:
First Responders + Healthcare Heroes - Free Admission
Sheep, Swine and Cattle Shows
Budweiser Clydesdales Full Hitch Parade
The Chainsmokers (Grandstand)
Golden Abe People's Choice Awards (Expo Building)

8:00 a.m: Open Dairy Cattle at Livestock Center
8:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
9:00 a.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:00 a.m: The Mary Bryant Singers at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Bingo at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Little Know Fact Band at Apex Stage
12:00 p.m: Terran's Greek Band at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Hippies of the Heartland at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Young Person's Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Pitch Competition (12p-5p) at Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
12:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 p.m: Dallas Da Drummer at Lincoln Stage
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: Young Person's Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Pitch Competition (12p-5p) at Illinois Building
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Owen Knap Music at Apex Stage
2:00 p.m: Muddy Creek and Co at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Kelli Bonomo at Lincoln Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Open Dairy Cattle at Livestock Center
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Young Person's Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Pitch Competition (12p-5p) at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
2:30 p.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn
2:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Claudey Blue at Village of Cultures
3:00 p.m: Knott Us Band at Lincoln Stage
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
3:00 p.m: Golden Abe Peoples Choice Awards at Expo Bldg Stage
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Young Person's Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Pitch Competition (12p-5p) at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
4:00 p.m: Tyler Weaver at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
4:00 p.m: Ivan John at Artisans Building
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
4:00 p.m: Budweiser Clydesdales Full Hitch Parade 
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy 
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew 
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay 
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond  
4:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe 
4:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" 
5:00 p.m: Astrofix 
5:00 p.m: Skibbereen 
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) 
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show 
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician 
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p)
5:00 p.m: Broken Stone 
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show 
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano 
6:00 p.m: Morgan Joyce Hart 
6:00 p.m: Tyson Schulte 
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show 
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) 
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show 
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy 
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew 
6:30 p.m: Society Horse 
7:00 p.m: Kamokunani Hula Hulau
7:00 p.m: Circus
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show 
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano 
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician 
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) 
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay 
7:30 p.m: The Frontmen
8:00 p.m: The Chainsmokers 
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show 
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew 
9:00 p.m: The Get Down 

August 16, 2025

Park District Conservation Day
Members from more than 45 Park Districts throughout Illinois entertain fairgoers across the grounds and host activities on the fairgrounds, including inside Conservation World.

Highlights:
Swine, Goat, and Sheep Shows
Park District Pentathlon (Livestock Center)
USAC Auto Racing (Grandstand)
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Inductees Ceremony?
Budweiser Clydesdale Full Hitch Parade
Pickleball Tournament (Orr Building)
Simply Spice (Free Concert!)
Def Leppard (Grandstand)
ISF Demolition Derby (Arena)

8:00 a.m: Open Swine at Swine Barn
8:30 a.m: Jr Goats at Goat Barn
9:00 a.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
9:00 a.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
9:00 a.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
9:00 a.m: Baton Twirling Contest at Sale Barn 26
9:00 a.m: State Treasurer's Auction (Public Viewing) at Lincoln Stage
9:30 a.m: Pee Wee Dairy Cattle at Jr Livestock Building
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:00 a.m: Pickleball Tournament (10a-5p) at Orr Building
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Bingo sponsored by Meridian Healthcare at Illinois Building
11:00 a.m: State Treasurer's Auction at Lincoln Stage
11:45 a.m: Park Pentathlon and Recreational Relay at Livestock Center
12:00 p.m: Chloe Mae at Expo Bldg Stage
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Champion Open Dairy Cattle at Livestock Center
12:00 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Pickleball Tournament (10a-5p) at Orr Building
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:00 p.m: Robbins Park District Dance/Cheer Te a.m: Illinois Building
12:00 p.m: Woodridge Park District Dancers at Village of Cultures
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:30 p.m: Live Cooking Contests at Hobbies Arts and Crafts Buildng
12:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: Open Goats at Goat Barn
1:00 p.m: Open Sheep at Sheep Barn
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: Rockford Park District Young Eagles Success "YES" Club at Illinois Building
1:00 p.m: Robbins Park District Dance/Cheer Te a.m: Village of Cultures
1:00 p.m: Lady Luck at Busch Light Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Tremont Park Districts' Nitsch Theatre Arts at Village of Cultures
2:00 p.m: R and B Live Ladies Edition at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Jake Vaughn at Expo Bldg Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: USAC Auto Races at Grandstand
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Pickleball Tournament (10a-5p) at Orr Building
2:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Park District Conservation Day Entertainment at Illinois Building
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
2:30 p.m: Park District Conservation Day Entertainment at Village of Cultures
2:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Park District Conservation Day's Capital City Dance at Illinois Building
3:00 p.m: Rockford Park District Young Eagles Success "YES" Club at Village of Cultures
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
3:30 p.m: Park District Conservation Day Entertainment at Illinois Building
4:00 p.m: Positively 4th Street at Apex Stage
4:00 p.m: TyJon Charlie at Expo Bldg Stage
4:00 p.m: BB Ross and The Happy Accidents at Lincoln Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: Thornhill at Artisans Building
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 p.m: Pickleball Tournament (10a-5p) at Orr Building
4:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
4:00 p.m: Budweiser Clydesdales Full Hitch Parade at 
4:00 p.m: Park District Conservation Day's Capital City Dance at Village of Cultures
4:15 p.m: Park District Conservation Day Entertainment at Village of Cultures
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
4:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
5:00 p.m: Demolition Derby - Power Wheels at Multi-Purpose Arena
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:00 p.m: Brandy Kristin Band at Busch Light Tent
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: Boxcar Graffiti at Apex Stage
6:00 p.m: Ballet Folklorico Tonantizin at Village of Cultures
6:00 p.m: Jack Daniel at Expo Bldg Stage
6:00 p.m: Dallas Da Drummer at Lincoln Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Demolition Derby at Multi-Purpose Arena
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
6:30 p.m: Society Horse at Coliseum
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Lincoln Stage
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: Simply Spice (Spice Girls Tribute) at Grand Central Stage
8:00 p.m: Le Travaillant - Cajun Zydeco Band at Village of Cultures
8:00 p.m: Def Leppard at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
9:00 p.m: Kapital Sound at Busch Light Tent
9:30 p.m: Brokeback at Grand Central Stage

August 17, 2025

Family Day
This is the  last day for families to enjoy the fair.

Highlights:
Abe's Amble
Lego Competition (Expo Building)
Draft Horse Pull Show
Miniature Horse Show
Powerlight Music Festival
Pee Wee Pig Show
ARCA Auto Racing (Grandstand)
Chili Cookoff (The Shed)
Turnpike Troubadours (Grandstand)

7:30 a.m: Abe's Amble 10k/5k Race at 
9:00 a.m: Miniature Horses at Livestock Center
9:00 a.m: Int'l Chili Society Chili Cookoff at The Shed
9:00 a.m: Lutheran Church Services at Illinois Building
10:00 a.m: Lego Contest at Expo Bldg Stage
10:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Entertainment at IL Dept of Ag Tent
10:30 a.m: Churches of Christ church services at Illinois Building
10:30 a.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
11:00 a.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
11:00 a.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Illinois Prairie Clogging Association at Village of Cultures
12:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
12:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
12:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
12:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
12:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
12:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
12:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
1:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
1:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
1:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
1:00 p.m: ARCA Auto Races at Grandstand
1:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:00 p.m: The Damned Torpedoes (A Tom Petty Celebration) at Busch Light Tent
1:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
1:30 p.m: Draft Horse Pull at Coliseum
1:30 p.m: Family Beekeepers at IL Dept of Ag Tent
1:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
1:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
2:00 p.m: Southside Soul Kings at Grand Central Stage
2:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
2:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
2:00 p.m: Powerlight Fest - Hope Church Praise/Worship at Lincoln Stage
2:00 p.m: Sangamon County High School Cheer and Dance Showcase at Illinois Building
2:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
2:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
2:30 p.m: Fleming Academy of Performing Arts at Village of Cultures
2:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
2:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
2:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
2:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
3:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
3:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
3:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
3:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
3:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Kid's Crafts at IL Dept of Ag Tent
3:00 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
3:30 p.m: Kristi Lecocq and Micah Walk at Expo Bldg Stage
3:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
3:30 p.m: Powerlight Fest - One God, One Church (BYO Church) at Lincoln Stage
4:00 p.m: Avery Kern Band at Apex Stage
4:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
4:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
4:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
4:00 p.m: OAT (Owen Irwin, Amy Battles and Tom Irwin) at Artisans Building
4:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
4:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Central Illinois Irish Dance at Village of Cultures
4:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
4:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
4:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
4:30 p.m: Fishing Clinics at the Pond at Conservation World
4:30 p.m: Voyageur Canoe at Conservation World
4:45 p.m: Chris Camp "The Whip Guy" at Conservation World
5:00 p.m: Zoo Lady Face Painting (12p-6p) at Adventure Village Stage
5:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
5:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
5:00 p.m: Powerlight Fest - Rare of Breed at Lincoln Stage
5:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
5:00 p.m: Birds of a Feather and Blue Sky Revival (Tributes to the Music of Phish and the Allman Brothers) at Busch Light Tent
5:00 p.m:  at Miller Tent
5:30 p.m: Prairie Land Dance Club at Village of Cultures
5:30 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
5:30 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
6:00 p.m: R5 Band at Apex Stage
6:00 p.m: Extreme Dogs Stunt Show at Thrillville
6:00 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
6:00 p.m: Draft Horse Pull at Coliseum
6:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
6:00 p.m: Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at Conservation World
6:30 p.m: Troupe Zahava at Village of Cultures
6:30 p.m: Sky High Balloon Guy at Adventure Village Stage
6:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving
6:30 p.m: Powerlight Fest - Emerson Day at Lincoln Stage
7:00 p.m: Circus at Happy Hollow
7:00 p.m: Off Axis Stunt Show at Thrillville
7:00 p.m: The Strolling Piano at Roving
7:00 p.m: Kardenni - Magician at Roving
7:00 p.m: Illinois Products Store (10a-8p) at IL Dept of Ag Tent
7:30 p.m: Nathan Bassett - Spray Monay at Central Avenue
7:30 p.m: Twista at Grand Central Stage
1:00p a.m: Open Swine Pee Wee at Swine Barn
8:00 p.m: The Turnpike Troubadours w/ Whitey Morgan at Grandstand
8:00 p.m: High Dive Show at Central and Main
8:00 p.m: Powerlight Fest - Colton Dixon at Lincoln Stage
8:30 p.m: Boom Led Hype Crew at Roving

Date: August 7 - 17, 2025

Location:

Illinois State Fairgrounds
801 East Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702

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