Who are the grandstand headliners at the 2025 Illinois State Fair? What to know

Who are the grandstand headliners at the 2025 Illinois State Fair? What to know

Though it is still a few months away, the stage is officially set for the grandstand headliners at this year’s Illinois State Fair. Getting underway on Aug. 7 in Springfield, the fair is featuring a variety of headlining artists each night across a wide range of genres, providing a diverse soundtrack for the summer event. Last week, country music star Jake Owen was officially added to the lineup as the final headliner announced, with his perform…

Country star Jake Owen to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 8

Country music hitmaker Jake Owen will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 8. With 10 No. 1 singles and more than 2.5 billion U.S. on-demand streams, Owen is a standout performer in the country music scene. His laid-back style and chart-topping songs like “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” and “The One That Got Away” have made him a household name. “August 8 is Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair, and this is t…