People who are planning on attending the 2026 Illinois State Fair are being informed in advance that tickets for the event will move to digital. Organizers announced the transition on Monday.

After a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair will transition to digital ticketing for 2026, according to a news release that says this modernization will provide guests with a more ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Thousands of flowers are in bloom at the Illinois State Fair. It may surprise you to learn who is behind all of the beautiful landscaping: Inmates from the Illinois Department of ...

The Illinois State Fair is ditching paper and going all-digital for 2026 tickets, promising faster, safer entry when the ...

The Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair drew more than 1 million attendees this year, according to a community announcement. The Illinois State Fair in Springfield welcomed 723,079 visitors, ...

Tickets for the 2026 Illinois State Fair will be digital, with fairgoers downloading their tickets before they arrive at the fairgrounds.

Country music artist Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 21, 2026, according to a community announcement. Langley, recognized for her rapid rise in ...

Country music sensation Lainey Wilson is set to headline the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand, according to a community announcement. Wilson, known for her chart-topping hits and collaborations ...

(The Center Square) – The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds have received over $50 million in upgrades, part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to modernize the venue while supporters highlight the ongoing ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Fair is taking extra precautions to help visitors beat the heat on the Fair's final day. With the heat index set to hit triple digits in Springfield on ...