Should people be able to use AI to win a design contest? An Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest is facing that debate. Here's ...

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 20. Tickets go on sale May 16, with prices ranging from ...

Erin Moore of Des Moines won the Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest, with her design set to be sold at merchandise stands during ...

Special will perform a free Grandstand concert Aug. 17 at the Illinois State Fair. Gates open at 7 p.m., and no ticket is ...

SPRINGFIELD – Some of the Illinois State Fairs oldest and most reputable vendors showed up and showed out for a first taste of the state fair. The 100 Days Out event, which is a key date for Illinois ...

The Illinois State Fair is offering a one-day flash sale on adult admission books. The promotion, which runs from midnight to 11:59 p.m. May 5, allows fairgoers to purchase admission books for $30, a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - We are 100 days away from the 2026 Illinois State Fair. The fairgrounds were busy with community members heading to Reisch Pavilion to get their hands on some fair favorites ...

The Illinois State Fair is bringing a night of heartfelt lyrics and high-energy folk rock to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage, as four-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers perform on ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Fair will host southern rock band 38 Special for a free concert at the grandstand stage this year. "The Illinois State Fair is one of the best ...

The Iowa State Fair is mixing it up with its free entertainment options in 2026. You can watch concerts ranging from yacht rock to western swing. All shows listed below are included with your general ...