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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 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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