SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – The 2024 Illinois State Fair was a record-breaking year for attendance. More than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event. “Each year, the hardworking team at the Illinois Department of Agriculture manages to improve the Illinois State Fair with innovative new offerings, bigger and more diverse entertainment options, and an unwavering commitment to spotlighting Illinois agriculture,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Grandstand artists like the Jonas Brothers, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert drew big crowds. We were especially excited to have Lil Wayne break the Grandstand attendance record by selling more than 15,000 tickets.”