Illinois State Fair

12/22/2024

Don't miss the lowest prices of the season! This is a reminder that our office will be closed on Christmas Day, but online purchases are always open!

🎡 $70 Mega Pass
🛝 $80 Jumbo Pass
🎫 $45 Discount Admission Booklet
🅿️ $40 Parking Pass

Also - check out our new Illinois' Best cookbook! 🥧🍕
$20 shipped
$15 when picked up at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Go to statefair.illinois.gov and click the yellow BUY TICKETS button at the top of the page.

12/19/2024

Mega and Jumbo passes are the cheapest prices of the season right now. That means for as little as $70 you can experience unlimited rides + fun all 11 days of the 2025 Fair.

Tell us in the comments - What ride could you ride 1,000 times in a row?

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You have until 12/31/24 to purchase:
🎡 $70 Mega Passes
🛝 $80 Jumbo Passes

Buy today: StateFair.Illinois.gov

12/16/2024

Become a Main Gate Insider. Sign up on our website to receive emails with concert announcements, events, competitions and Illinois State Fair news.

It's as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Go to statefair.illinois.gov
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find "Become a Main Gate Insider"
3. Enter your e-mail address and click "Submit"

12/13/2024

🪩🎤 Performers Wanted 🎤 🪩
Are you a musician, magician, juggler, ventriloquist, dance team, band, or any other performer looking for a stage? Well, now’s your chance! Applications for free stage entertainment at the 2025 Illinois State Fair are being accepted now through February 28, 2025.

Apply online at StateFair.Illinois.gov.

12/09/2024

🍔🍟 HISTORY BUFFS: Did you know that the concept for the McDonald's Playground debuted at the Illinois State Fair - we didn't either!
Does anyone remember this at the 1972 Illinois State Fair?

"The very first McDonald's playground may have been a Birmingham, Alabama one that opened in 1971. However, that wasn't the playground that became the model for the chain.

This new playground concept debuted at the 1972 Illinois State Fair, from August 11 to 20. During this trial run, kids got their first look and feel of a McDonald's playground, sitting on a layer of artificial turf, which occupied a space of 4,800 square feet. The colorful equipment included Captain Crook's Spiral Slide, Evil Grimace Bounce and Bend, Mayor McCheese Round-A-Bout, and the Big Mac Climber, as well further ornamentation in form of statues, an Apple Pie Tree, a Filet-O-Fish fountain, and a Hamburger Patch.

McDonald's believed that 10 days of this playground's use would equate to a test of three years of wear and tear."

Read More: https://www.thetakeout.com/.../rise-fall-mcdonalds-play.../

12/07/2024

Bring winning dishes to every get together from here on out!
The 2024 Illinois’ Best Cookbook is on sale now at StateFair.Illinois.gov.

$20 shipped
$15 when picked up at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

12/04/2024

🔥The end of the year is comin' in hot!

Now until December 31st, get Mega Passes for $70 and Jumbo Passes for $80 at StateFair.Illinois.gov.

12/01/2024

Illinois State Fair Grandstand tickets for Def Leppard are on sale now

🎫🔗: https://www.ticketmaster.com/illinois-state-fairgrounds-il-state-fair-tickets-springfield/venue/57371

Now is the perfect time to get Def Leppard merch to wear in August!

11/29/2024

Shop local this holiday season and get unlimited fun at the fair at the lowest price of the season.

🎡 $70 Mega Pass
🛝 $80 Jumbo Pass
🎟️ $45 Discount Admission Book
🅿️ $40 Seasonal Parking Pass

Also - check out our new Illinois' Best cookbook!
$20 shipped
$15 when picked up at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Buy today: StateFair.Illinois.gov
Offer valid thru 12/31/24.

11/23/2024

The Illinois State Fairgrounds hosts events year round.
Stay in the know! Visit the Illinois State Fair website to see a calendar of events and learn how you can rent our facilities for your own event!

🔗 https://statefair.illinois.gov/non-fair-events/calendar.html

11/21/2024

🎉Congratulations Megan! 🎉

Don't miss your chance to see Megan Moroney on the Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage this summer - tickets on sale now: 🎫🔗: https://www.ticketmaster.com/illinois-state-fairgrounds-il-state-fair-tickets-springfield/venue/57371

I think we're really happy, and I think that we are better than okay. Megan Moroney is the New Artist of the Year 💙

11/21/2024

You read that correctly - The Illinois State Fair Holiday Sale is happening now!

Don't miss the lowest prices of the season!
$70 Mega Pass
$80 Jumbo Pass
$45 Discount Admission
$40 Parking Pass

Also - check out our new Illinois' Best cookbook!
$20 shipped
$15 when picked up at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Buy today: StateFair.Illinois.gov

11/19/2024

Bring winning dishes to every get together from here on out!
The 2024 Illinois’ Best Cookbook is on sale now at StateFair.Illinois.gov.

While your there, grab some extra treats as well:
$70 Mega Pass
$80 Jumbo Pass
$45 Discount Admission
$40 Parking Pass
Valid thru 12/31/24

11/16/2024

It’s never too early to secure your pass to unlimited fun at the 2025 Illinois State Fair. Buy a seasonal parking pass today @ StateFair.Illinois.gov

Don’t forget: Now until 12/31/24 Mega Passes are $70 and Jumbo Passes are $80!

11/13/2024

❄️🪄This holiday season, the Illinois State Fair is where the magic happens.

Make sure to snag a discounted admission booklet for $45 to save on eleven adult admission tickets! Buy in person or online now: StateFair.Illinois.gov

Don’t forget: Now until 12/31/24 Mega Passes are $70 and Jumbo Passes are $80!

11/13/2024

Megan Moroney tickets go on sale Nov. 16 for her Aug. 10 concert at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand!

🔗 Visit statefair.illinois.gov for more information.

11/13/2024

Our second Grandstand act is being announced tomorrow. Any guesses on who the second artist may be?! 🎶🎤🎟️ Stay tuned!

11/12/2024

🎶 F- f- f- foolin? Nope! It’s true. Def Leppard tickets go on sale Nov. 16. Get yours before the end of the year for special holiday prices, and let’s get rocked August 16th at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand! 🤘🎶

🔗 Visit statefair.illinois.gov for more information.