If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Illinois State Fair headlines a packed calendar that also includes live theater, racing, concerts, and community events throughout the Springfield area.
Friday
Hairspray comes to the Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday at 7:30 p.m. More Info
Monsters of Destruction takes over The Arena at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Friday at 7:30 p.m. More Info
Kobanova performs on the Grand Central Stage, sponsored by Woodward Community Media, at the Illinois State Fair Friday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free with paid fair admission. More Info
Ella Langley performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Friday at 8 p.m. This show is sold out.
Saturday
Hairspray returns to the Hoogland Center for the Arts Saturday at 7:30 p.m. More Info
Region 9 Iris Society Plant Sale takes place Saturday at Washington Park Botanical Garden. More Info
Land of Lincoln House Music Festival takes place Saturday at Lincoln Park Pavilion. More Info
USAC Bettenhausen 100 races into the Illinois State Fair Saturday. More Info
Demolition Derby begins Saturday at 6 p.m. in The Arena at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. More Info
The Chicks, with special guest Calder Allen, perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand. More Info
Vertical Horizon performs on the Grand Central Stage at the Illinois State Fair Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free with paid fair admission. More Info
Sunday
Hairspray concludes its run at the Hoogland Center for the Arts with a 2 p.m. matinee. More Info
Abe’s Amble 10K/5K takes place Sunday on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. More Info
ARCA 100 + Sportsman Nationals come to the Illinois State Fair on Sunday. More Info
The 34th Annual Powerlight Festival takes place Sunday on the Lincoln Stage at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, featuring headliner Jordan. More Info
Slater Nalley performs on the Grand Central Stage at the Illinois State Fair Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free with paid fair admission. More Info
Shinedown, with special guest From Ashes to New, closes out the weekend with an 8 p.m. performance at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand. More Info