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Grandstand Tickets On Sale
The 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series is taking shape. From country music superstars to rock legends, get your tickets today.
Spring Sale
$80 Mega Passes & $90 Jumbo Passes now until July 31, 2026.
Camping Application Registration
On April 1st, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST, the Illinois State Fair will begin accepting applications for camping during the fair. Please read all rules, regulations and FAQs before applying.
Premium Books Available Now
The 2026 Livestock, General and Horse Show Premium Books are now available! Applications will be accepted through ShoWorks starting June 1.
100 Days Out Celebration
The countdown is on!
Join us for the Illinois State Fair’s 100 Days Out Celebration on Tuesday, May 5 from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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Calendar of Events
Come see what events are happening on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Blue Ribbon Cookbook
Within this cookbook the reader will find Blue Ribbon winners from the 160+ classes offered for competition.  New cookbooks are offered in November of each year.
Host your next event with us
The Illinois State Fairgrounds and its facilities are available to rent year round.   Let us help make your next event special.
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Emmerson Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 19427,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427
217-782-6661
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866-287-2999
(TDD)
217-782-9115
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Jerry Costello II
, Director
Rebecca Clark
, Manager
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