Jerry Costello Director of Illinois Department Of Agriculture | Official Website
Jerry Costello Director of Illinois Department Of Agriculture | Official Website
The Illinois State Fair has confirmed that The Smashing Pumpkins, a two-time GRAMMY award-winning band, will headline the Grandstand on Friday, August 16. Formed in Chicago in 1988, the band has sold over 30 million albums globally and received multiple awards including two GRAMMYs, two MTV VMAs, and an American Music Award.
Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair Manager, stated: "TheSmashing Pumpkins defined a new sound in the 90s and have continued to evolve through the years. This show is sure to draw an eclectic and enthusiastic crowd, and we are excited to bring TheSmashing Pumpkins back home to Illinois."
Opening for The Smashing Pumpkins will be PVRIS (pronounced Paris), known for their genre-defying music with hits like "Animal" and "Anywhere But Here." Tickets for this event will go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Prices range from $55 to $125 with additional options available.
The fair runs from August 8 through August 18 in Springfield. Updates can be followed on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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