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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 for $35 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 |
Carnival Ride Height Requirements
| RIDES | HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS |
| Amor Express | 48” to Ride |
| Arctic Express | 48" to Ride |
| Balloon Fiesta | 36” to Ride |
| Berry Go Round | 42" to Ride |
| Bulgy the Whale | 34” to Ride – 48” Max |
| Carousel | 42" to Ride Alone |
| Century Wheel | Under 54" w/Adult |
| Combo Cars | 34” Min - 54" Max |
| Crystal Castle | 42” to Ride |
| Disk’ O | 48” to Ride |
| Down Draft | 42” to Ride - 48" Alone |
| Rock N' Roll Fun House | 42" to Ride |
| Fire Chief | 42" to Ride |
| Flying Tigers | 30-36” w/Adult – 36” Alone |
| Fun Slide | 42" to Ride |
| Hang Glider | 46” to Ride |
| Haunted House | 42” to Ride |
| Helicopters | 36” Min – 42” Alone |
| Hot Rods | 42" Minimum - 48" to Drive |
| Iron Dragon | 36” to Ride - 48" Alone |
| Jumpin’ Jack | 36” Min – 42” Alone |
| Jumping Jumbos | 36" Min - 54" Max |
| Martian Madness | 42” to Ride |
| Mini Indy | 42” Min – 48” to Drive |
| Motorcycle Jump | 36” Min – 54” Max |
| Persian Kamel | 42" to Ride |
| Pharoah’s Fury | 48” to Ride |
| Rainbow Rock | 38” Min – 58” Max |
| Raptor Run | 36”-48” w/Adult – 48” Alone |
| Rescue Boats | 36” Min – 48” Max |
| Ring of Fire | 48" to Ride |
| Rock Star | 48" to Ride |
| Screamer | 48” to Ride |
| Sizzler | 42” Min – 42” - 52” w/Adult |
| Squadron | 42” to Ride |
| Stampede | 42” to Ride – 48” Alone |
| Starship 3000 | 42” to Ride |
| Tea Party | 36” Min – 60” Max |
| Tidal Wave | 42” to Ride – 48” Alone |
| Tilt a Whirl | 46" to Ride |
| Tornado | 48” to Ride – 44” w/Adult |
| Wacky Mouse | 42" to Ride - 48" Alone |
| Wacky Shack | 42” to Ride |
| Whirlwind | 36” to Ride – 48” Alone |
| Wild Kingdom | 42” to Ride |
| Yo Yo | 42" to Ride |
| Zero Gravity | 42” to Ride |
| Zipper | 48” to Ride NO SINGLES |
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 |
2025 MEGA Pass
- Multiple ways to order!
- Buy in person
- Visit the Emmerson Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Phone Orders
- Call our offices Monday - Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Must provide credit card information to complete order.
- Buy in person
- 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 in person
- Visit the Emmerson Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Phone Orders
- Call our offices Monday - Friday 8:30a-4:30p
- Must provide credit card information to complete order.
- Buy in person
- 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.
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
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