RECORD BREAKING TICKET SALES FOR 2019 ILLINIOS STATE FAIR

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The 2019 Illinois State Fair Illinois Lottery Grandstand's opening weekend of ticket sales for this year's entertainment lineup smashed previous on sale records. $1.1 million in tickets were sold over this past Easter weekend.

The 28,000-plus tickets sold over the first weekend surpassed the previous high mark of 17,390 sold in 2017. The 2017 overall grandstand ticket sales set an all-time record with 59,023 tickets sold.

"Our state fair brings people together from across the state and country to celebrate all that Illinois has to offer. I'm thrilled that this year's fair looks to be one of our best yet, with exciting entertainment, delicious food, and fun for all of our families," said Governor JB Pritzker. "I'm grateful to our staff for all of their hard work and looking forward to joining Illinoisans for the festivities in August."

"Our staff has worked extremely hard this year in conjunction with our Production Agency, Fun, Fairs & Festivals, to ensure that we have diverse artists that appeal to every musical taste," said Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon. "The first weekend of ticket sales was incredible. If this is any indication, these shows could sell out, so we encourage you to get your tickets as soon as possible."

Tickets may be purchased through ticketmaster.com, where customers are able to pick their seats through an interactive map. Best available tickets may be purchased in person at the Illinois State Fair box office, currently located in the Emmerson Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds or by phone at 217-782-1979. The Illinois State Fair box office is open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Illinois State Fair box office and ticketmaster.com are the only authorized vendors for Illinois Lottery grandstand tickets. For additional information please visit the Illinois State Fair website at www.illinoisstatefair.info.

Fans can also enhance their experience while attending an Illinois State Fair Illinois Lottery Grandstand show by purchasing Stage Side Party tickets. The Stage Side Parties, held prior to each night's show, are sponsored by the Illinois Pork Producers and offer guests complimentary food as well as refreshments for sale. It also allows them into their designated seating/standing areas prior to the venue opening. A limited number of party tickets are available for each show for an additional $30 each and can be purchased at the same time concert goers are buying their grandstand ticket. A concert ticket and stage side party ticket are both required to enter the party.

Below are the ticket prices for each show. The highlighted sections show what has sold out.

Friday, August 9: Megadeth
Tier 3 - $25 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 1 - $35 / Gen Track - $35 / VIP Track - $55

Saturday, August 10: Bad Company with Foghat
Tier 3 - $30 / Tier 2 - $35 / Tier 1 - $40 / Gen Track - $40 / VIP Track - $60

Sunday, August 11: Dan + Shay
Tier 3 - $25 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 1 - $35 / Gen Track - $35 / VIP Track - $55

Monday, August 12: The Traveling Salvation Show - A Tribute to Neil Diamond
FREE Concert

Tuesday, August 13: Why Don't We
Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 2 - $25 / Tier 1 - $30 / Gen Track - $30 / VIP Track - $50
*Stage side party sold out

Wednesday, August 14: Pentatonix with Special Guest Rachel Platten
Tier 3 - $45 / Tier 2 - $50 / Tier 1 - $55 / Gen Track - $55 / VIP Track - $75

Thursday, August 15: Old Dominion
Tier 3 - $30 / Tier 2 - $35 / Tier 1 - $40 / Gen Track - $40 / VIP Track - $60

Friday, August 16: Snoop Dogg w/ Dogg Pound, Warren G, DJ Quik, Twista, and Do or Die
Tier 3 - $25 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 1 - $35 / Gen Track - $35 / VIP Track - $55
*Stage side party sold out

Saturday, August 17: Shinedown
Tier 3 - $30 / Tier 2 - $35 / Tier 1 - $40 / Gen Track - $40 / VIP Track - $60
*Stage side party sold out

Sunday, August 18: Reba McEntire with Rachel Wammack
Tier 3 - $35 / Tier 2 - $40 / Tier 1 - $45 / Gen Track - $45 / VIP Track - $65
*some single seats in Tiers 1-3 may be available *Stage side party sold out

Mark your calendars for the 2019 Illinois State Fair, August 8 through 18, in Springfield. Stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements from the Illinois State Fair by connecting with us via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.