The 2021 Illinois State Fair runs from August 12th through August 22nd. The Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. The Fair Administration Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Prices Subject to change
DAILY ADMISSION RATES:
- Children (0-12) – FREE
- Adults (13-59) - $10 (Fridays & Saturdays)
- Adults (13-59) - $ 5 (All other days)
Seniors (60+) - $3
PARKING RATES:
- Daily: $5
- Seasonal (Gate 6, Lot 18 infield): $40
- *purchase inside Emmerson Building, or by phone (217) 782-6661
FREE Admission Days:
- Sunday, August 15 (Veterans & immediate families free with proper ID)
- Monday, August 16(Seniors FREE)
- Friday, August 20(1st Responders' with proper ID)
Discount Admission Booklets
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker has issued an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year.
If you have purchased an Illinois State Fair (ISF) mega pass, discount admission booklet or seasonal parking pass, the refund process is as follows:
- If you purchased paying with a credit card, your credit card will automatically be refunded.
- If you purchased paying with cash or check, a check will be issued and mailed to the address on file.
Thank you for your patience in receiving your 2020 ISF refunds. Our priority is to process all refunds for the 2020 ISF Mega Passes, Admission Books, and Parking Passes simultaneously, and as expeditiously as possible. The processing of refunds will begin the week of July 20, but please be apprised they may take up to thirty (30) days to be received.
Take Care and we will see you at the 2021 Illinois State Fair!
This is a listing of services offered such as Bus and Taxi, Lost and Found, Administrative Offices, Accessibility, Restrooms, etc.
This is the place to find Maps and get directions on the Fairgrounds.
The Illinois State Fairgrounds
Campground is open. Reservations are not required nor accepted. Additional
information regarding our campground can be found on our non-fair
space rental website.
This is a listing of live video cameras throughout the fairgrounds. You can select one of these and virtually be at the Illinois State Fair.
A few photos of events and highlights of the fair.
This page provides a complete schedule for the State Fair.
The Illinois State Fair has several opportunities for qualified individuals
