Snoop Dogg to perform at Illinois State Fair this summer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Snoop Dogg, the famed rapper and cultural icon, will perform at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this summer.

What we know:

Snoop Dogg will perform at the annual fair on Wednesday, Aug. 13, according to a news release.

He’s been known for songs like "Gin & Juice" and "Drop it Like it’s Hot," as well as a career in television, tech, lifestyle, food and the cannabis industry.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Musician Snoop Dogg of Mount Westmore performs on stage at Pechanga Arena on May 19, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

What they're saying:

"This show on the Grandstand stage will be one for the ages," said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark in a statement. "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."

What you can do:

Tickets for Snoop Dogg’s performance will go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

Prices begin at $85 and go up to $165.

The Illinois State Fair will take place from Aug. 7 through Aug. 17 in Springfield.

Tickets for the fair are on sale at statefair.illinois.gov.