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Here's a look at the most interesting things found in Illinois State Fair Grandstand performance riders: Friday, Aug. 11: Old Dominion with Alexandra Kay
Aided by favorable weather and new attractions, it was another year of record-breaking attendance at the Illinois State Fair. More than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event in August, topping ...
The pinnacle of Springfield summer fun is just around the corner. All the rides, music performances, monster truck shows and of course classic fair foods will be back at the Illinois State Fair ...
In Illinois, the State Fair Grandstand, originally built as a place to watch harness racing (and still used for that purpose as of 2022) became a venue for concerts and recitals. The "state fair circuit" became a recognized part of the overall live-music industry for many performers, especially but not exclusively in country music.
The Chicago Tribune newspaper reported on music day at the state fair, describing how four of the best bands in Illinois, in addition to a chorus of 100, were participating. [1] The four bands entered an arena for the first event of the day, a "March of the Nations," with "music, 'soldiery' and colors representing France, Germany , Great ...
Jarre is the only act to attract a million spectators on five occasions (Paris in 1979, 1990 and 1995; Houston in 1986; and Moscow in 1997). In the 21st century, Madonna's closing performance of The Celebration Tour in Rio de Janeiro, which was free to attend, attracted over 1.6 million people, [2] the most for a free standalone concert. [3]
Avery Anna, here at the 2023 CMT Awards in Austin, Texas, plays at the Grand Central Stage at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17. Avery Anna, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17
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 ...