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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.    
  • 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
  • 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.    
  • 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
  • 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 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

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