Mega & Jumbo Pass/Carnival Info - Rides and Attractions
2025 MEGA Pass
- 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.
2025 JUMBO Pass
- 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.
Pricing Guide
Type |
Price | On Sale Dates |
Holiday Mega/Jumbo Sale | Nov-Dec 31, 2024 | |
Spring Mega Pass |
$80 | Jan 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025 |
Spring Jumbo Pass (includes Giant Slide) |
$90 | Jan 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025 |
Summer Mega Pass |
$100 | Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 17, 2025 |
Summer Jumbo Pass (includes Giant Slide) |
$110 | Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 17, 2025 |
2025 Admission Book |
$45 | Nov 2024 – Aug 17, 2025 |
2025 Senior Admission Book |
$30 | Nov 2025 – Aug 17, 2025 |
2025 Seasonal Infield Parking |
$40 | Nov 2025 – Aug 17, 2025 |
Giant Slide
Just inside the Main Gate you will find the iconic Giant Slide. Emblazoned with the historic Route 66 logo, this fair-favorite ride is one of the most recognizable features of the Illinois State Fairgrounds, loved by kids and adults alike.
- Must be 6 years old and 3 feet tall to slide by yourself
- Must be 3 years old to slide with an adult
- Tickets are $4/person per slide
- Giant Slide included in Jumbo Pass
Carnival Hours of Operation
Date | Hours | Promotions |
Thursday, August 7 | Noon-11pm | All Rides $3 each! |
Friday, August 8 | Noon-11:30pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Saturday, August 9 | 11am-11pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Sunday, August 10 | Noon-11pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Monday, August 11 | Noon-11pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Tuesday, August 12 | Noon-11pm | All Rides $2 each! |
Wednesday, August 13 | Noon-11pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Thursday, August 14 | Noon-11pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Friday, August 15 | Noon-11:30pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Saturday, August 16 | 11am-11pm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Sunday, August 17 | Noon-1opm | Regular Ticket Sales |
Carnival Wristbands
Carnival Wristbands can be puchased during Regular Ticket Days at any Carnival Ticket Booth. With the Carnival Wristband, you will have access to unlimited rides during select hours.
Day | Wristband Hours |
Thursday, August 7 | No Wristbands Sold - All Rides $3 each |
Friday, August 8 | Noon - 7pm |
Saturday, August 9 | 11am-5pm |
Sunday, August 10 | Veterans w/ valid ID: Noon-10pm (max 6) |
Monday, August 11 | Noon - 11pm |
Tuesday, August 12 | No Wristband Sold - All Rides $2 each |
Wednesday, August 13 | Noon - 11pm |
Thursday, August 14 | Noon - 11pm |
Friday, August 15 | Noon - 7pm |
Saturday, August 16 | 11am-5pm |
Sunday, August 17 | Noon - 10pm |