Vote Now: Help Illinois State Fair Win Best Fair in America

Get Ready for Fair Season and Support Illinois State Fair

We’re about to dive headfirst into fair season here in our area, but now is your chance to help the Illinois State Fair earn a spot as one of the best in the nation.

Vote Now: USA Today’s Top Ten State Fairs Contest

Voting is open now on USA Today to decide which state fairs rank among the top ten in the country. I’ll admit, I’ve never been to a state fair myself, so I feel like I can’t vote on this one. But for those of you who have, this is your chance to show the rest of the country that Illinois truly has one of the best state fairs out there.

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Illinois State Fair Competes for “Best Fair” Award

The Illinois State Fair is among 20 state fairs up for the “Best Fair” award, and this is where you come in. With the grandstand lineup getting better every year (in my opinion), the Illinois State Fair is quickly becoming one of the biggest events in the Land of Lincoln.

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Cast Your Vote Before July 28th to Make Illinois #1

Now, you can help make it the best in the country by casting your vote. You have until July 28th to cast your vote, with the final list announced on August 6th, just in time for this year’s Illinois State Fair.

Illinois State Fair 2025 Grandstand Lineup to Watch

The Illinois Grandstand will be rocking this summer with big names, including:

• Jake Owen on August 8th

• The Black Crowes on August 9th

• Megan Moroney on August 10th

• Sheryl Crow on August 12th

• Snoop Dogg on August 13th

• Brad Paisley on August 14th

• The Chainsmokers on August 15th

• Def Leppard on August 16th