Illinois State Fair 2026

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    Date & time
    Thu, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 23, 2026
    Location
    Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL · 801 E. Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
    Admission
    Adults $5 Sunday–Thursday and $10 Friday–Saturday; ages 0–12 free
    Parking / transit
    Paid parking is available at the fairgrounds; arrive early on headline-event days.
    Organizer
    Illinois Department of Agriculture
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    The Illinois State Fair brings eleven days of agriculture, exhibits, food, carnival attractions, competitions and community traditions to Springfield.

    The fairgrounds open at 7 a.m. daily. Admission varies by day, while children age 12 and younger are admitted free.

    Source: Official event website

    Information last verified: July 28, 2026