December 11, 2020 – In what might be the first forward-looking announcement during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois State Fair has released it’s headliner line-up for 2021.
The Illinois State Fair announced seven confirmed Illinois Lottery Grandstand acts for 2021. This is the first time the Illinois State Fair has announced and gone on-sale with grandstand acts prior to the new year.
Fairgoers who purchase grandstand tickets will receive a full refund if COVID-19 prevents the Illinois State Fair from being held.
Veterans Day at the fair will feature Toby Keith on Sunday, August 15. Keith has gone on 11 USO Tours and entertained nearly 256,000 troops in 18 countries. Craig Morgan will open for the two-time Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year.
On Tuesday, August 17, Chris Young will take the stage for Agriculture Day. The “Raised on Country” singer and songwriter will be accompanied by Ingrid Andress and Payton Smith.
Coming straight off her Female Artist of the Year nomination at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kylie Morgan will play the grandstand on Friday, August 20.
Saturday, August 14 will feature comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias.
Badflower and George Thorogood will perform Thursday, August 19. 38 Special will perform Sunday, August 22.
The Traveling Salvation Show will return in 2021, after entertaining crowds with the sounds of Neil Diamond in 2019. This up-tempo, rock-oriented tribute to the legendary singer will have you dancing and singing along to all of Diamond’s classic hits. The free show will be Monday, August 16.
“We are excited about this year’s Illinois Lottery Grandstand lineup,” said Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon. “Our goal is to have entertainment for everyone and this diverse lineup accomplishes that goal. We will have more to announce soon to give us even more to be excited for in 2021.”
In addition to a fantastic grandstand lineup, fairgoers will now have the option of buying premium tickets in our new seating area called The Blue Ribbon Zone. The price of this ticket includes a seat at a high-top table with accompanying bar stool, finger foods served to ticketholders prior to the concert, and a designated waitstaff at your service throughout the show.
Tickets to all the announced Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage concerts can be purchased starting December 15 at Ticketmaster.com.
Thursday, August 12: TBD
Friday, August 13: TBD
Saturday, August 14: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Tier 3 – $26 / Tier 2 – $31 / Tier 1 – $36 / Track Seats 1200 Avail. – $46 / Blue Ribbon Zone – $71
Sunday, August 15: Toby Keith with Craig Morgan
Tier 3 – $39 / Tier 2 – $44 / Tier 1 – $49 / SRO Track – $59 / Blue Ribbon Zone – $84
Monday, August 16: The Traveling Salvation Show – A Tribute to Neil Diamond
FREE Concert
Tuesday, August 17: Chris Young with Ingrid Andress and Payton Smith
Tier 3 – $27 / Tier 2 – $32 / Tier 1 – $37 / SRO Track – $47 / Blue Ribbon Zone – $72
Wednesday, August 18: TBD
Thursday, August 19: Bad Flower with TBD
General Admission Seating – $15 / SRO Track – $15/ Blue Ribbon Zone – $50
* At time of purchase, customer will choose whether they are buying Blue Ribbon Zone seats, a general admission seat, or a standing room only track ticket.
Friday, August 20: Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kylie Morgan with Chapel Hart
Tier 3 – $25 / Tier 2 – $30 / Tier 1 – $35 / SRO Track – $45 / Blue Ribbon Zone – $70
Saturday, August 21: TBD
Sunday, August 22: George Thorogood with 38 Special
Tier 3 – $14 / Tier 2 – $19 / Tier 1 – $24 / SRO Track – $34 / Blue Ribbon Zone – $59
