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Pat Quinn, Governor | Robert
F. Flider,
Director | Amy Bliefnick, Manager |
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| August 9-19, 2012 - Springfield | |||
General Information
Admission Information
Maps
Designed to help you find your way to the Illinois State Fair as well as around the fairgrounds once you get here this site provides printable maps, driving direction to the Illinois State Fair, bus routes and arial photos.
Competition Results
Find out who the winners are in any one of hundreds of competitons going on during the fair. From grand champion livestock to husband caller, winners are posted almost immediately after the judging.
| Preview Night | Thur., Aug 8 | |
| County Fair & Horse Racing Day | Fri., Aug 9 | |
| City of Springfield/Local Officials Day | Sat., Aug 10 | |
| Veterans Day | Sun., Aug 11 | |
| Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day | Mon., Aug 12 | |
| Agriculture Day | Tue., Aug 13 | |
| Governor's Day | Wed., Aug 14 | |
| Republican Day | Thur., Aug 15 | |
| Futures for Kids Day | Fri., Aug 16 | |
| Park District Conservation Day | Sat., Aug 17 | |
| Family Day | Sun., Aug 18 |
Future Fair Dates
Do you want to know when the fair will be next year? Or the year after that? Check out the schedule and start making your plans todays.
Information Request
More information is just a click away. To request further information from the Illinois State Fair, please complete the form. Make sure to include your name and mailing address.
Press Releases
Check out the press releases to find out the latest information regarding the Illinois State Fair.
Golf Cars
A limited number of golf car rentals will be available to vendors, concessionaires and exhibitors through the ISF Credential’s Office, with Rental Forms available beginning June 17th. Golf Cars CAN NOT be rented by the general public.
Starting at 10 am EVERY DAY, there will be no golf cars allowed on the interior of the fairgrounds (except emergency vehicles). TRAM SERVICE IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE FAIRGROUNDS!
Golf car usage for the 2013 IL State Fair will be greatly reduced with limited access for EVERYONE. Due to liability and safety issues, ONLY golf cars rented exclusively through the ISF will be allowed on grounds. No personal or business golf cars will be allowed on the Fairgrounds beginning August 1st through the conclusion of the Fair. Unauthorized golf cars will be towed at owner’s expense.
Photos and Videos
Audio, video and photographic highlights of the fair.
Web Cameras
Check out what's happening all around the fairgrounds by visiting our live web cameras.
Virtual Tour
New to our website, 360o panorama photos around the fairgrounds gives the viewers a unique perspective of a day at the fair.
NO PETS ALLOWED
Pets are not allowed in public areas of the fairgrounds during the State Fair. Animals used for assistance to disabled persons, authorized competitive exhibits, shows or demonstrations at the State Fair or other approved purposes will be allowed.