Admission Information
During The Fair
The Illinois State Fairgrounds is open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. Buildings are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Directions to the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Contact Information
Admission/Gate Charges
General Admission
- Adults 13 and older -- $5
- Children (5-12) -- $2
- Children (under 5) -- FREE
- Senior Citizens (60 and older) -- $2
- Vehicle Parking (Single day) -- $7
- Coupon Book (10 Admissions) -- $35
- Child(5-12) Coupon Book (10 Admissions) -- $15
- Exhibitor's Auto Sticker -- $30
August
12 - Veterans Day
- (Veterans with identification and their families) -- FREE
All Veterans and their families can purchase a Bargain Bracelet (good for all the rides, excluding the big slide and sky ride) for $25.00. Proper Veteran identification is required.
- August 13 - Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day
- Seniors (60 and older) -- FREE
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August 19 - Family Day
- General Admission -- $2
Carnival Midway and Adventure Village Ride Charges
- Carnival Hours:
| Preview Night | 5:00 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Monday - Thursday | Noon - 11 p.m. |
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Friday | Noon - 11:30 p.m. |
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Saturday | 11 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. |
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1st Sunday | Noon - 11 p.m. |
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2nd Sunday | Noon to 10 p.m. |
| Adventure Village closes one hour before the Carnival |
- Carnival Pricing:
| 4 tickets for | $5.00 |
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22 tickets for | $25.00 |
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55 tickets for | $60.00 |
- Preview Night -- August 9
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All rides $2 from 5 - 11 p.m.
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Mega Pass
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- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Good for ALL TEN DAYS of the Fair
- Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village only
- (does NOT include Sky Glide, Giant Slide or Tram)
- Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
- Available for purchase at Illinois State Fair Credentials Office
- Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
- Location: Emmerson Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
- P. O. Box 19427, Springfield, IL 62794
- Phone: (217) 782 - 0775
- $ 55.00 if purchased between June 1 - July 16, 2011
- $ 65.00 if purchased after July 16, 2011
- Payments may be made in cash, check or Visa / Mastercard
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Carnival Specials
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NEW THIS YEAR - The Illinois State Fair will be offering Bargain Bracelets for all rides (excluding Giant Slide and SkyGlide). It will be conveniently available for purchase at the Carnival and Adventure Village when you arrive to enjoy the fair. This Bargain Bracelet will replace Children's Miracle Network Wristbands.
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Experience unlimited rides with a Bargain Bracelet for $25.00!
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Friday, August 10 | 12-6 PM |
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Monday, August 13 | 12-11 PM |
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Tuesday, August 14 | 12-11 PM |
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Wednesday, August 15 | 12-11 PM |
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Thursday, August 16 | 12-11 PM |
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Friday, August 17 | 12-6 PM |
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Sunday, August 19 | NOON-10 PM |
