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Fairgoers are in for a special treat at the 2025 Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

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Fairgoers are in for a special treat at the 2025 Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Country music powerhouse Randy Houser will take the Grandstand stage for a free concert on Monday, August 11. The free concert will also feature 80s rock band Night Ranger as the opening act.

No ticket is required, though attendees must go through security screening prior to entering the Grandstand.

Other grandstand concerts will feature Megan Moroney, Brad Paisley, Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow and more.

The Illinois State Fair kicks off Thursday with a Twilight Parade and runs through August 17th. Learn more at https://statefair.illinois.gov/

Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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