Party Before The Party

Springfield, IL – Never before has the Illinois State Fair offered such access to its Grandstand entertainment.  This year the Illinois State Fair and Illinois Lottery have come together to offer StageSide Parties.  This offers fairgoers the chance to purchase a special ticket to participate in a pre-show party like none other.  This ticket will also allow fairgoers a chance to be entered into a drawing to meet the artists performing at the Illinois State Fair.  The fun kicks off nightly at 5pm.   The ticket includes:  a food bar, live entertainment, early entry into the concert, assorted prizes and giveaways, and entry into a drawing for two (2) backstage meet and greet tickets for that evening’s headlining artist(s).

This exclusive party, situated near the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage, will be available to only 120 people each night. The cost will be $30 per ticket and must be purchased through the Illinois State Fair. These tickets will not be available through Ticketmaster.   Fairgoers must have purchased a ticket to that night’s concert in order to be eligible for a StageSide party ticket. 

Tickets go on sale beginning Monday, May 11th.

May 11 – 29th: Illinois State Fair office (Emmerson Building)
    In Person:  Monday – Friday, 9:00am -- 3:00pm
    By Phone: (217) 782-1979

Beginning June 1st: Grandstand Box Office
    Monday – Friday
    8:00am -- 4:30pm

Tickets are currently on sale for the following concerts through Ticketmaster and the Illinois State Fair office:
August 14:  Sammy Hagar and The Circle / Collective Soul
August 15:  TBA
August 16:  Justin Moore / Josh Thompson / Jon Pardi
August 18:  Rascal Flatts / Scotty McCreery / Raelynn
August 19:  TBA
August 20: The Fray / Andy Grammer
August 21:  Hank Williams, Jr / .38 Special
August 22:  Austin Mahone/ Kalin & Myles / Laura Marano
August 23:  Brantley Gilbert / Colt Ford / Michael Ray

The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs August 13th – 23rd in Springfield.  Look for more announcements regarding the grandstand performances and the state fair lineup in the coming weeks.