Entertainment industry mogul Snoop Dogg to perform at Illinois State Fair on Aug. 13

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — American rapper, singer and songwriter Snoop Dogg will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

“We are excited to bring Snoop Dogg back to Springfield and the Illinois State Fair,” Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello II said in a press release. “We know from past experience that he is a crowd favorite with incredible energy.”

In addition to his extensive work in music, with hits like “Gin & Juice” and “Drop it Like it’s Hot” to his new album “Missionary,” Snoop Dogg is a serial entrepreneur with endeavors in Web 3.0, tech, entertainment, lifestyle, global consumer brands, food/beverage and cannabis industries.

“This show on the Grandstand stage will be one for the ages,” Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark said. “Having been in the spotlight for so long, Snoop Dogg reaches music fans from multiple generations. This is a concert you are not going to want to miss.”

Tickets for Snoop Dogg are on sale at Ticketmaster. Prices are: Tier 3 – $85 / Tier 2 – $90 / Tier 1 – $110 / Track – $125 / Blue Ribbon Zone – $165. A $30 pre-show party ticket is offered as an additional upgrade for all paid concerts.