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Mega & Jumbo Passes
2024 MEGA Pass - Only $70 thru Dec.31, 2023
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
- Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village only (does NOT include Sky Glide or Giant Slide)
- Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
Order online - quick, convenient and available 24/7
Certificates will be e-mailed after processed.
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Order by Mail Certificates will be e-mailed after processed.
- Order by phone: 217-782-6661
- Online purchased Admission Books & Parking can be picked up at the Emmerson Building before August 8th. They will not be mailed.
2024 JUMBO Pass - Only $80 thru Dec. 31, 2023
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
- Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village and INCLUDES the GIANT SLIDE (does NOT include Sky Glide)
- Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
Order online - quick, convenient and available 24/7
Certificates will be e-mailed after processed.
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Order by Mail Certificates will be e-mailed after processed.
- Order by phone: 217-782-6661
- Online purchased Admission Books & Parking can be picked up at the Emmerson Building before August 8th. They will not be mailed.
Admission / Parking
| Discount Adult Gate Admission Booklet (11 admissions per book) | $45 |
| Senior "Convenience" Admissions Booklet (10 Admission per book) | $30 |
| Seasonal Parking Permit (Gate 6, Lot 18 - Infield Parking) | $40 |
Online purchased Admission Books & Parking can be picked up at the Emmerson Building before August 8th. They will not be mailed.
Illinois' Best Cookbook
Blue Ribbon Recipes from the 2023 Illinois State Fair
Wow and impress your guests with blue ribbon recipes from the Illinois State Fair!
- Online Sales begin November 15, 2023
- $20 includes Shipping
- $15 if picked up from State Fairgrounds offices, during normal business hours
Grandstand Concerts
All concerts tickets pre-show party add-ons can be purchased online through Ticketmaster. All concerts begin at 8:00 pm
Arena Events
2024 Programming will be announced soon!
Multipurpose Arena Events can be purchased online through Ticketmaster
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