Events

Champaign County Fair

When
Jul 27th, 2018
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where
1302 N. Coler AveUrbana, ILIL61801

This year, the Champaign County Fair will bigger than it’s ever been! Three country legends will be taking the stage on one night, with 40 Top Tens between them! Get ready for Trace Adkins, Tracy Lawrence, and Confederate Railroad!

VIP Party Pit – $55 – Includes VIP Laminate, Private Restrooms, Closest to the Stage Viewing
Track (standing room only) – $35
Reserved Box Seats – $35 (Sold in boxes of 5 or 6 not sold individually)
Grandstand Bleachers – $30
Tickets on sale at http://champaigncountyfair.cc/

New this year – All ADVANCE tickets include fair admission (walk-ups will have to pay the gate admission)

PARKING

There will be a free shuttle available at the Farm and Fleet parking lot. Due to all the traffic expected, you are encouraged to use the shuttle. Pre-event shuttles begin at 5:30pm and post-event shuttles will run until 90 minutes after the end of the concert; shuttles will depart every 10 minutes.

Additional entrances to the fairgrounds will be opened up for the concert and you will be directed to that entrance’s specified parking area. After the concert, you will be directed to an exit and will have to follow the flow of traffic – some streets will be one-way to expedite everyone’s exit.

What you can and can’t bring:
ALLOWED
Small purses – subject to search
Fanny packs – subject to search
NOT ALLOWED
Backpacks, bags, and coolers
Weapons, including knives
Alcohol (alcohol is available for purchase)

VIP PARTY TICKETHOLDERS
Please use Gate 2 which is located at Coler Ave and Sunset Drive; this is the only gate to enter for premium infield parking. Please note this parking is available starting at 4:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP Party Pit ticket holders to enter the concert area. All VIP Party Pit ticket holders will receive their VIP Lanyard at the entrance of the Party Pit.

 

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