- Multiple ways to order!
- Buy Online
- Select State Fair in Payment Category and enter the passholder's name in the "Owner's Name" box.
- Please allow 24-hours for your order to be fully processed and recived via email.
- Buy in person
- Visit the Emmerson Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Mail in Order Form
- Phone Orders
- Call our offices Monday - Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Must provide credit card information to complete order.
- Buy Online
- Mega Pass Benefits
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
- Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village
- Does NOT include Sky Glide or Giant Slide
- Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Admission Books & Parking Passes purchased online can be picked up at the Emmerson Building *before* August 7th. They will not be mailed.
Buy Now: Save Time, Buy Online
These items may be purchased online thru August 6 or purchased in person Monday-Friday at the Emmerson Building.
All purchased items must be picked up from the Emmerson Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Items cannot be mailed. If items are not picked up prior to August 7, you will have to pay admission at the gate to enter the fairgrounds.
Discount Adult Admission Booklet (11 admissions per book) | $45 |
Senior Admissions Booklet (10 Admission per book) | $30 |
Seasonal Infield Parking (Gate 6, Lot 18 only) | $40 |
- Multiple ways to order!
- Buy Online
- Select State Fair in Payment Category and enter the passholder's name in the "Owner's Name" box.
- Please allow 24-hours for your order to be fully processed and recived via email.
- Buy in person
- Visit the Emmerson Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Mail in Order Form
- Phone Orders
- Call our offices Monday - Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Must provide credit card information to complete order.
- Buy Online
- Jumbo Pass Benefits
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
- Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village
- Includes the Giant Slide
- Does NOT include Sky Glide
- Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Admission Books & Parking Passes purchased online can be picked up at the Emmerson Building *before* August 7th. They will not be mailed.
For more information on Carnival rides, hours, daily wristbands, and Giant Slide, please visit the Carnival Page here.
The 2025 Grandstand Concert Series is taking shape! Don't miss out our nine unforgettable nights of music.
- All concerts tickets pre-show party add-ons can be purchased online through Ticketmaster.
- All concerts begin at 8:00 pm.
Don't miss out on the high action fun taking place this year in the Arena! Everything from Monster Trucks to Demo Derby will keep you entertained.
View the full Arena Schedule here!
Arena Event tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster
August 16 & 17
Advanced Ticket Pricing: $25.00 Adults, $10.00 Children 11 and under.
Day of Race Ticket ricing: $30.00 Adults, $10.00 Children 11 and under.
Tickets can be purchased at the Grandstand Boxoffice.
See full schedule here
Wow and impress your guests with blue ribbon recipes from the Illinois State Fair!
- Online Sales (under Payment Category, select DOA Illinois Best Cookbook)
- $20 includes Shipping
- $15 if picked up from State Fairgrounds offices, during normal business hours