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Planning for the 2026 Fair is underway. Full schedules, event details, and ticket information will be available in the coming months. Please check back often for updates.

Event details and schedules aren’t ready just yet, but stay tuned — exciting announcements will be coming soon.

Event details and schedules aren’t ready just yet, but stay tuned — exciting announcements will be coming soon.

Event details and schedules aren’t ready just yet, but stay tuned — exciting announcements will be coming soon.

Wow and impress your guests with blue ribbon recipes from the Illinois State Fair!  Pre-orders for the 2025 Cookbook are now available.  Cookbooks will be ready for pickup/shipping in November 2025.

  • Online Sales (under Payment Category, select DOA Illinois Best Cookbook)
  • $25 includes Shipping
  • $20 if picked up from State Fairgrounds offices, during normal business hours

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