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Mega & Jumbo Pass/Carnival Info - Rides and Attractions

Enjoy Unlimited Carnival Rides

2025 MEGA Pass

  • STARTING IN NOVEMBER 2024 Buy Online: (Link Coming Soon)
  • Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
  • 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
  • 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

  • STARTING IN NOVEMBER 2024: Buy Online (Link Coming Soon)
  • Buy in person: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
  • 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
  • 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 Pass
$70

Nov 2024 – Dec 31, 2024

Holiday Jumbo Pass (includes Giant Slide)
$80 Nov 2024 – 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 

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