Mega & Jumbo Pass/Carnival Info

2023 MEGA Pass - On Sale Now!

Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
Valid in the Carnival Midway and Adventure Village only (does NOT include Sky Glide or Giant Slide)
Does NOT include admission to the Fair
Order Online - quick, convenient and available 24/7
Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
Order by phone: 217-782-6661

2023 JUMBO Pass - On Sale Now!

Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
Valid in Carnival Midway, Adventure Village and INCLUDES the GIANT SLIDE
(does NOT include Sky Glide)
Does NOT include admission to the Fair
Order Online - quick, convenient and available 24/7
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Order by phone: 217-782-6661

MEGA / JUMBO Pass Prices:

Type	Price	On Sale Dates
Holiday Mega Pass	$60.00	Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Holiday Jumbo Pass: includes Giant Slide	$70.00	Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
2023 Spring Mega Pass	$70.00	Jan 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
2023 Spring Jumbo Pass: includes Giant Slide	$80.00	Jan 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
2023 Mega Pass	$90.00	Aug 1, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
2023 Jumbo Pass: includes Giant Slide	$100.00	Aug 1, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
2023 Admission Book	$45.00	Nov 21, 2022 - Aug 20, 2023
2023 Senior Admission Book	$30.00	Nov 21, 2022 - Aug 20, 2023
2023 Seasonal Infield Parking	$40.00	Nov 21, 2022 - Aug 20, 2023

Carnival Bargain Bracelets

The carnival offers bargain bracelets for one-day unlimited rides (excluding Giant Slide and SkyGlide). The Bargain Bracelet is $35.00 and good for the day of purchase only. Bargain bracelets will be available for purchase at the Carnival and Adventure Village ticket booths when you arrive to enjoy the fair (see available times below). They are NOT available in the Mega Pass Office of the Emmerson Building.

Date	Carnival Hours	Promotion * Indicates wrist band
Thu., Aug. 10	Noon - 11 pm	All Rides $3.00 each VALID ALL DAY Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY
Fri., Aug. 11	Noon - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: Noon - 7 pm - $35
Sat., Aug. 12	11 am - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: 11 am - 5 pm - $35
Sun., Aug. 13	Noon - 11 pm	Regular Ticket sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY Veterans w/Valid ID: Noon - 10 pm - $30 (Max 6)
Mon., Aug. 14	Noon - 11:00 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: VALID ALL DAY - $35 * DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Tue., Aug. 15	Noon - 11:00 pm	"Two's Day" Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY All Rides $2.00 each VALID ALL DAY *DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Wed., Aug. 16	Noon - 11:00 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: VALID ALL DAY - $35 * DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Thu., Aug. 17	Noon - 11:00 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: VALID ALL DAY - $35 * DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Fri., Aug. 18	Noon - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: VALID ALL DAY - $35 * DCFS - Noon - 7pm - $20 w/coupon
Sat., Aug. 19	11 am - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: 11am - 5pm - $35
Sun., Aug. 20	Noon - 10 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes - VALID ALL DAY * Unlimited Rides: VALID ALL DAY - $35

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

Contact Information

Emmerson Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 19427,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427

217-782-6661 (Voice)
866-287-2999 (TDD)
217-782-9115 (Fax)

Jerry Costello II, Director
Rebecca Clark, Manager

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