State Fair Offers Bonus to College Students

Enjoying the Illinois State Fair just got easier, especially for Illinois college students. State Fair Manager Patrick Buchen announced today College Night will take place on Thursday, August 20^th.

Any college student who purchases a ticket to see The Fray with Andy Grammer at the Grandstand will receive FREE admission to the fairgrounds for the night of the concert, August 20th. "This is a great way to kick off a brand new school year," said State Fair Manager Patrick Buchen. "Many of these students are just getting acclimated to a new city and making new friends, what better place to do that than at the Illinois State Fair with a great concert."

To sweeten the deal for area college students, University of Illinois Springfield will offer its students a shuttle service from the university to the state fairgrounds from 5:30pm until midnight. "As our students return for the start of the fall semester, we welcome this opportunity for them to experience the Illinois State Fair," said University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Susan Koch.

For non-UIS students, Springfield Mass Transit District offers transportation to the fairgrounds for a minimal cost, and Uber also offers services in the Capital City.  SMTD bus route information can be obtained at www.smtd.org.

Here's how tickets can be purchased:

In Person @ Grandstand Box Office

- Monday - Friday 8:00am-5pm on/or before 8/19/15

 - Must present valid college ID to obtain free admission voucher

Online @ ticketmaster.com

 - Must bring concert ticket and college ID to box office on/or before 8/19/15 to obtain free admission voucher

By Phone via Ticketmaster or Grandstand Box Office

- Must bring concert ticket and college ID to box office on/or before 8/19/15 to obtain free admission voucher

If you are a student who already purchased a ticket to see The Fray with Andy Grammer, please bring your student ID and your ticket to the grandstand box office, on or before August 19^th, to receive your free admission voucher for the night of the concert.

The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs August 13^th - 23^rd in Springfield.