State Fair Announces Part of the Grandstand Line up

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The Illinois State Fair management team is pleased to announce five nights of entertainment, with at least three more grandstand announcements pending.   Jake Owen will take the stage on Sunday, August 14^th with ACM new vocal group of the year, Old Dominion.  Dierks Bentley will perform on August 16^th with special guest Tucker Beathard.  Also coming to the capital city is Cole Swindell on August 19^th, with special guests Kane Brown, LANco, and Jon Langston.  On August 20^th, ACM vocal group of the year, Little Big Town with David Nail.  For fans of classic rock, ZZ Top will be there on August 21^st along with special guest, Greg Allman.  More details regarding ticket sales, special events, and additional grandstand acts will be released in the coming weeks and months.  Dates for the 2016 Illinois State Fair are Aug. 12^th through 21^st.