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A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems.  We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

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) 

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