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Mega & Jumbo Pass

Beat the Line! Claim Your Mega Pass Before Opening Day!

Office Hours:

July 27: 9:00am - 1:00pm August 3: Closed
July 28: Closed August 4: Closed
July 29: 8:30am - 4:00pm August 5: 8:00am - 7:00pm
July 30: 8:30am - 4:00pm August 6: 8:00am - 7:00pm
July 31: 8:30am - 4:00pm August 7: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Aug 1: 8:30 am - 4:00pm August 8: OPENING DAY!
Aug 2: 8:30 am - 4:00pm

2024 MEGA Pass - Only $80 thru July 31

Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
Good for ALL eleven days of the fair
Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village only (does NOT include Sky Glide or Giant Slide)
Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
Order online - quick, convenient and available 24/7
Certificates will be e-mailed after processed. Please allow 24-hours for processing.
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Order by Mail Certificates will be e-mailed after processed.
- Order by phone: 217-782-6661
Online purchased Admission Books & Parking can be picked up at the Emmerson Building before August 8th. They will not be mailed.

2024 JUMBO Pass - Only $90 thru July 31

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
Certificates will be e-mailed after processed. Please allow 24-hours for processing.
- Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Order by Mail Certificates will be e-mailed after processed.
- Order by phone: 217-782-6661
Online purchased Admission Books & Parking can be picked up at the Emmerson Building before August 8th. They will not be mailed.

Illinois State Fair 2024
Ride Specials and Operating Time
August 8 - 18

DATE	HOURS	PROMOTIONS
Thursday, Aug 8 County Fairs & Horse Racing Day	Noon - 11 pm	All Rides $3.00 each: VALID ALL DAY Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY
Friday, Aug 9 Agriculture Day	Noon - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY *Wristband Hours: Noon - 7pm - $35
Saturday, Aug 10 Kids Day	11:00 am - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY *Wristband Hours: 11am - 5pm - $35
Sunday, Aug 11 Veterans Day	Noon - 11:00 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY *Veterans w/Valid ID: Noon - 10 pm - $30(max 6)
Monday, Aug 12 Sr Citizen / Scout Day	Noon - 11 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY Wristband Hours: VALID ALL DAY - $35 DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Tuesday, Aug 13 Twosday	Noon - 11 pm	"TWOsday Day" Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY All Rides $2.00 each: VALID ALL DAY *DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Wednesday, Aug 14 Governor's Day	Noon - 11 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY Wristband Hours: VALID ALL DAY - $35 DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Thursday, Aug 15 Republican Day	Noon - 11 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY Wristband Hours: VALID ALL DAY - $35 DCFS - VALID ALL DAY - $20 w/coupon
Friday, Aug 16 First Responder & Healthcare Heroes Day	Noon - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY Wristband Hours: Noon - 7pm - $35 DCFS - Noon - 7pm - $20 w/coupon
Saturday, Aug 17 Park District / Conservation Day	11:00 am - 11:30 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY *Wristband Hours: 11am - 5pm - $35
Sunday, Aug 18 Family Day	Noon - 10:00 pm	Regular Ticket Sales Mega & Jumbo Passes: VALID ALL DAY *Wristband Hours: VALID ALL DAY - $35

Pricing Guide

Type	Price	On Sale Dates
2024 Holiday Mega Pass	$70	Nov 15, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
2024 Holiday Jumbo Pass (includes Giant Slide)	$80	Nov 15, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
2024 Spring Mega Pass	$80	Jan 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024
2024 Spring Jumbo Pass (includes Giant Slide)	$90	Jan 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024
2024 Mega Pass	$100	Aug 1, 2024 – Aug 18, 2024
2024 Jumbo Pass (includes Giant Slide)	$110	Aug 1, 2024 – Aug 18, 2024
2024 Admission Book	$45	Nov 15, 2023 – Aug 18, 2024
2024 Senior Admission Book	$30	Nov 15, 2023 – Aug 18, 2024
2024 Seasonal Infield Parking	$40	Nov 15, 2023 – Aug 18, 2024

New in 2024: Magic Pass!

North American Midway Entertainment, the Illinois State Fair’s carnival provider, is going digital!

Pick up your reloadable Magic Pass exclusively in the Carnival Midway or Adventure Village. Magic Pass kiosks accept cash, credit, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

20 tickets for $10
65 tickets for $30
140 tickets for $60
240 tickets for $98
Or pick your own price/ticket combo!

Magic Passes can be used on rides in Carnival Midway and Adventure Village.

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 above). They are NOT available in the Mega Pass Office of the Emmerson Building.

2024 Bargain Bracelet Days/Times:

Friday, August 9: Noon-7:00pm
Saturday, August 10: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Monday, August 12: Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday, August 14: Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday, August 15: Noon - 11:00pm
Friday, August 16: Noon - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 17: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, August 18: Noon - 10:00pm

2024 Carnival Midway

DiskO
Downdraft *new in 2024
Rock Star
Century Wheel
Arctic Express
Pharoahs Fury
Starship 3000
Amor Express
Ring of Fire
YO YO
Ocean Rage
Hot Rod Scooters
Tilt A Whirl
Tornado
Paratrooper *new in 2024
Sizzler
Rainbow Rock
Persian Kamel
Zero Gravity
Crystal Castle
Fire Chief
Wacky Mouse
Spider
Jumping Jack
Raptor Run
Carousel
Cobra
Hurricane
Iron Dragon
Berry Go Round
Fun Slide
Tea Party
Bulgy The Whale
Dinosaurs
Flying Tigers
Helicopters

2024 Adventure Village

Jumping Jumbos
Carousel
Tilt A Whirl
Scrambler
Puppy Roll
Mini Indy
Dragon Wagon
Hog Wild
Wacky Shack
Motorcycle Jump

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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