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Mega & Jumbo Passes
2024 MEGA Pass - Only $100
- 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
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- 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 $110
- 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
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- 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 |
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 (under Payment Category, select DOA Illinois Best Cookbook)
- $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