Illinois State Fair Adds Jake Owen to Final Show Lineup

The final grandstand performer for the Illinois State Fair has been announced.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand Announcement

Country star Jake Owen will take the stage on Friday, August 8th, joining a star-studded 2025 lineup that already includes Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Brad Paisley, The Chainsmokers, Def Leppard, and the Turnpike Troubadours.

Jake Owen's concert tickets will be sold on Saturday, May 17th.

Illinois State Fair Lineup

What a lineup the Illinois State Fair has created for the 20205 season. You get a little bit of everything from country to rap and rock. The Illinois State Fair runs August 7 through August 17 in Springfield, Illinois.

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