Grounds FREE Entertainment

The list of entertainment found on the grounds for the 2025 Illinois State Fair.

Shows You Won't Want To Miss

Step right up! Step Right Up! You won’t believe your eyes, as Happy Hollow is transformed into an 800-seat big top circus!

Free performances daily in Happy Hollow
1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm

Boom! LED Mobile Hype Crew

An intense, uncontrollable, EXPLOSION of bright, loud, fun, and excitement! Dance and sing along as they rove the fairgrounds.

Free daily roving performances

2:30, 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30pm

Extreme Dogs Stunt Show

These high flying, extreme sport, wickedly talented Canine athletic super stars will capture your hearts!

Free performances daily in Thrillville
2:00, 4:00 & 6:00 pm

High Dive

Watershow Productions Dive Team will be WOWing fairgoers right in the middle of the fairgrounds. Their high-performance show consists of many dynamic dives.

Free performances daily on Central & Main
M-Th: 3:30, 5:30 & 8 pm
F-Sun:12:30,3:30,5:30 & 8

Nathan's Spray Monay

How fast can you paint a picture? Nathan Bassett is known as the “Spray Monay – Rattle Can Ninja of the Midwest”. In just five minutes he will entertain and wow you with his live performance art.

Free performances daily on Central Ave
12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6 & 7:30

Kardenni

Come witness mind-expanding miracles and sophisticated fun with Kardenni the Magician. His unique style of magic is exceptionally amazing, funny, effective & original. Prepare to be amazed!

Free performances daily
Daily Roving
Lincoln Stage Show

OFF Axis Stunt Show

This adrenaline-pumping spectacle combines extreme sports and circus acrobats with non-stop excitement from start to finish. It is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Free performances daily in Thrillville
3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 pm

Sky High Balloon Guy

A professional balloon artist who pairs witty humor and charisma to entertain crowds and make an impact you will never forget. He can create just about anything you can imagine out of balloons.

Free performances daily at Adventure Village Stage
12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30pm

The Strolling Piano

A traveling treasure trove of melodies, ready to serenade you with tunes from every corner of the musical spectrum. This mobile piano has something for everyone.

Free daily roving performances
2:30, 5:30 & 7:00 pm