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“We’re goin’ hoppin’, we’re goin’ hoppin’ today; Where things are poppin’ the Springfield, IL way; We’re gonna drop in on all the music they play, At the grandstand (grandstand)!”

Illinois State Fair officials have announced more Grandstand acts scheduled to appear during this year’s 11-day event.

Among the new acts announced are Pentatonix, Brad Paisley, Runaway June, Chris Cavanaugh, Chel, Montgomery Gentry, The Charlie Daniels Band, All that Remains, Nonpoint, and Carlene Carter. Previously announced acts include Chase Rice, Alabama, Neal McCoy, Jason Derulo, Five Finger Death Punch, and John Mellencamp.

Additionally, fair officials say two free concerts will be held this year; classic rock group Foghat will take the stage on Thursday, August 10th, while Herman’s Hermits performs on Thursday, August 17th.

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Saturday, April 29th via Ticketmaster, and at the Emmerson Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Monday, May 1st.

Get more details on this year’s ISF Concerts by logging online to www.illinois.gov/statefair and make sure you drop in, on all the music they play, all on the……

“GRANDSTAND!”