Illinois State Fair

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Illinois State Fair Holiday Sale Begins November 9th

Aug 12 - 22

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Illinois state fair August 13 - 23., 2026

Aug 8 - 18

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See you next year, August 12 - 22, 2027

Thank you for visiting the Illinois State Fair. We look forward to seeing you next year August 12 - 22, 2027

Performer Application - Apply Here!

Applications for the Illinois State Fair Free Entertainment Stages will be accepted through January 31, 2027

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Calendar of Events

Come see what events are happening on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Blue Ribbon Cookbook

Within this cookbook the reader will find Blue Ribbon winners from the 160+ classes offered for competition. New cookbooks are offered in November of each year.

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The Illinois State Fairgrounds and its facilities are available to rent year round. Let us help make your next event special.

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Contact Information

Emmerson Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 19427,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427

217-782-6661 (Voice)
866-287-2999 (TDD)
217-782-9115 (Fax)

Jerry Costello II, Director
Rebecca Clark, Manager

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