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 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 |