 The singer and songwriter, who gained fame as a member of the
Grammy-winning hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas and recently launched a
successful solo career, will take the stage Aug. 8. The concert will
begin at 8 p.m."Fergie is one of the biggest names and brightest
stars in popular music," Blagojevich said. "She's a great addition
to a top-notch Grandstand lineup, and I'm pleased to announce that
she'll perform on opening night of the fair."
Fergie's 2006 debut album, "The Dutchess," produced three No. 1
singles, including her smash hit "Big Girls Don't Cry," which was
nominated for a Grammy Award. She joins a stellar lineup of
Grandstand acts that includes a double bill featuring rock 'n' roll
Hall-of-Famers ZZ Top and Toyota Tundra presents country music
legends Brooks and Dunn; "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens;
and country singer Trace Adkins, a finalist this season on TV's "The
Celebrity Apprentice." Classic rockers Huey Lewis and the News and
the king of pop music parodies, Weird Al Yankovic, also are
scheduled to perform.
Tickets for Fergie's concert can be purchased beginning May 24,
either on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster
at 1-800-827-8927 or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet. Reserved
seats are available for $38, $34 and $30. Track tickets cost $38.
Beginning June 7 at 10 a.m., tickets for the show also can be
purchased on the fairgrounds at the Grandstand box office. Printable
order forms are posted at
www.illinoisstatefair.info.
All adults, and children 3 years of age and older, must have a
ticket for Grandstand concerts and events. All sales are final. The
fair does not provide refunds or exchanges on ticket purchases.
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Grandstand schedule
(Date; performer; ticket prices: reserved, track)
Aug. 8 -- Harness racing (noon post-time); free admission
Aug. 8 -- Fergie; $38-34-30, $38
Aug. 9 -- Harness racing (noon post-time); free admission
Aug. 9 -- Weird Al Yankovic; $20-10-10, $20
Aug. 10 -- Huey Lewis and the News; $30-25-20, $30
Aug. 11 -- Harness racing (noon post-time); free admission
Aug. 11 -- Illinois Symphony; free admission
Aug. 12 -- Twilight harness racing; free admission
Aug. 13 -- Twilight harness racing; free admission
Aug. 14 -- Twilight harness racing; free admission
Aug. 15 -- ZZ Top, Toyota Tundra presents Brooks and Dunn;
$38-34-30, $38
Aug. 16 -- Vanessa Hudgens; $25-20-20, $25
Aug. 16 -- USAC Silver Crown Series; adult $20, child $10
Aug. 17 -- Trace Adkins with Trent Tomlinson; $25-20-18, $25
Aug. 17 -- ARCA Super Series Auto Races; adult $20, child $10
*All the artists above have approved this announcement; however,
concerts are subject to contracts being finalized.
[Text from
Illinois
State Fair file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |
