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Illinois State Fair concerts: How to see REO Speedwagon, Old Dominion, The Doobie Brothers

Peoria Journal Star

Music lovers will find plenty to enjoy at the .

The will feature nine concerts from Aug. 10-20, offering a little something for everyone.

Concert tickets are available through . Just remember, fans will also need to purchase an admission ticket for the fair ($3-$10) and pay for parking ($5).

Here are the concerts at the :

Illinois State Fair 2023:What to know about concerts, food and more

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Old Dominion performs during CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium early in the morning on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • When: 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30.

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The legendary Doobie Brothers played on their 50th Anniversary Tour. July 1, 2023
  • When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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Alanis Morissette calls for the crowd to sing during her concert at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Des Moines.
  • When: 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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REO Speedwagon will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 15.
  • When: 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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Alter Bridge will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 16.
  • When: 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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Tim McGraw performs onstage at a secret Standing Room Only show at Sunset Strip's Whisky A Go Go on July 24, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
  • When: 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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Chevelle will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18.
  • When: 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30.

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Maren Morris performs at Bridgestone in Nashville , Tenn., Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
  • When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost: ,
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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Nelly will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 20.
  • When: 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20
  • Gates open: 7 p.m.
  • Cost:
  • Pre-Show Party: $30

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