General Information
The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7th through August 17th. The Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. The Fair Administration Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fair.
*Prices Subject to Change
Daily Admission Rates: *
Children (0-12) FREE
Adults (13-59) $10 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Adults (13-59) $5 (Note discount days below)
Seniors (60+) $3
Parking Rates: *
Daily $5
Seasonal $40 (Gate 6, Lot 18 infield)
FREE & Discount Admission Days:
Sunday, August 10 (Veterans & their immediate families are admitted to the grounds for free with proper ID)
Monday, August 11 (Seniors & Scouts (with proper ID or uniform) FREE)
Tuesday, August 12 ($2 Admission for seniors and adults)
Friday, August 15 (First Responders and Healthcare Workers with proper ID)
Discount Admission Booklets:
Admission booklet $45.00 (eleven (11) any day 2025 adult admissions)
Senior Admission booklet $30.00 (ten (10) any day 2025 senior admissions)