Join us for the Illinois State Fair! Schedule of Events August 8, 2024 - County Fair & Horse Racing Day 7:30 AM: Jr Beef Cattle Show at Jr Livestock Building 8:00 AM: Jr Beef Cattle Show at Jr Livestock Building 9:00 AM: Jr Beef Cattle Show…

The 2023 Illinois State Fair. The Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. The Fair Administration Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fair. August 10, 2023 County Fair and Horse Racing Day This is…

The 2023 Illinois State Fair. The Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. The Fair Administration Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fair. August 10, 2023 County Fair and Horse Racing Day This is…

Special Guest to be Announced SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce Old Dominion will headline the Illinois Lottery stage on Friday, August 11th. The 5X CMA and 5X ACM Award winning band is coming off a…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair will welcome rock groups Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH on Wednesday, August 16 on the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage. Alter Bridge has steadily climbed to the forefront of rock worldwide. The band is…

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the 24th Illinois Product Expo, March 4th and 5th in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Product Expo has brought Illinois food companies…

Agriculture Day Moves to First Friday Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce new theme and discount days for 2023. Changes have been made from theme days in years past. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day will start it…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Lottery Grandstand will be rocking when REO Speedwagon returns to the Illinois State Fair on Tuesday, August 15.The group, which was loosely formed in the late 1960’s at the University of Illinois, has been…

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Fair is proud to announce Grammy winning, Platinum-certified and CMA award-winning artist Maren Morris will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand at the 2023 Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 19,…

Springfield, IL -- The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Mega and Jumbo Pass holiday sale. For a limited time, you can save $30 off the purchase price. The Illinois State Fair will be offering a Holiday Special…

Highest Grandstand Revenue of All-Time SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. Over 636,700 visitors walked through the gates this year making it the highest attended fair since…

Official Attendance Numbers in the Coming Weeks SPRINGFIELD, IL – The bow has been tied on the 2022 Illinois State Fair. While it will be a few weeks before official audited attendance numbers will be available, there are several factors…

Illinois State Fair attraction opens Aug. 17 in Orr Building SPRINGFIELD – The second annual Tech Prairie STEAM Expo is set to open on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in the Orr Building showcasing interactive exhibits and events highlighting the use…

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get up-to date with free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots while visiting the Illinois State Fair August 12-21. IDPH is partnering with health care…

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced the Agency’s participation in the 2022 Illinois State Fair exhibits. This year’s Illinois EPA exhibit is themed “Now Streaming –…

Springfield, IL - Auto Racing is the traditional day time entertainment of the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair, starting with the 89th scheduled appearance of the open wheel championship machines now known as the Silver Crown Cars of the…

All Races Will Feature Illinois Horses SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Grandstand hosted harness racing to kick off the 2022 grandstand calendar on Thursday, August 11. Whether you’re a horse racing enthusiast or…