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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.

Mega/Jumbo Passes

Cookbook

Grandstand

Arena

Auto Racing

• Discount Admission Books & Parking Passes can be purchased online 
• • Adult Admission Bundle:  $45.00
  • Contains 11 adult admission tickets that can be used any day of the 2026 Illinois State Fair
  • These items will be emailed to the buyer by June 1, 2026. 
  • Senior Admission Bundle: $30.00
  • Contains 11 senior admission tickets that can be used any day of the 2026 Illinois State Fair.
  • These items will be emailed to the buyer by June 1, 2026. 
  • Senior admission is eligible for those 60 and older.
  • Seasonal Parking Pass: $40.00
  • Gate 6 Infield parking 
  • Valid all 11-days of the Illinois State Fair
  • Note: Lot closed on 08/22, 08/23 from 7:00am - 3:00pm; pass will be valid at any open public parking gate during this time.

• 2026 State Fair passes go on sale online Saturday, November 1. 
• In-person and phone sales begin Monday, November 3 
  • Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:00p
  • Office Phone: 217-782-0775
  • Office Fax: 217-782-9115
  • Order Form
• Sale Dates:
• • Holiday Sale
    • 12:00am Nov. 1, 2025 - 11:59pm Dec. 31, 2025
    • Mega - $70, Jumbo - $80
  • Spring Sale
    • 12:00am Jan. 1, 2026 - 11:59pm July 31, 2026
    • Mega - $80, Jumbo - $90
  • Summer Sale
    • 12:00am Aug. 1, 2026 - 11:59pm Aug. 23, 2026 
    • Mega - $100, Jumbo - $110

Wow and impress your guests with blue ribbon recipes from the Illinois State Fair!  The 2025 Cookbook features more than 300 pages of award winning recipes.  

• 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

The 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series is taking shape.  From country music superstars to rock legends, get your tickets today.  Remember, TICKETMASTER is the only authorized ticket agent for Illinois State Fair concerts.  The ISF Box Office will open in June 2026.  

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