Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair Tickets

(217) 782-6661 for General Fair information. (217) 782-1979 for Grandstand and Multi-Purpose Arena ticketed events.

All sales prior to ISF Box opening date will only be available online through www.Ticketmaster.com or via Ticketmaster Mobile App. ISF Box Office generally opens June 1 for in-person/phone sales - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (call ahead for exact opening date). During the actual fair dates, box office will be open all fair dates 8am-9pm. Please call 217-782-1979 or 217-782-6661 for any additional inquiries.

The Box Office accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash and checks. Checks are accepted through July 15. Credit/Debit cards are subject to a processing fee.

Customers can pick up tickets during the Fair at the Box Office windows. Customers must a photo ID, and may be required to present card used for purchase - Pick up name listed must match the photo ID. Pickup prior to Fair dates, please reach out to box office (217) 782-1979 for hours and location of pickup.

Ample parking is available on the fairgrounds for a fee. Please see our website https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=www.illinoisstatefair.info&umid=60909524-eb46-4127-ac73-19f098c5418a&auth=a3b3241658f0ddb98a3a4cffadf6aaf732573a8c-587f857881ae1bef115ae752f2de892c278cbb9d for pricing.

Accessible tickets are available through both Ticketmaster and IL State Fair box office. Only one companion seat per accessible seat may be purchased. Please call box office 217-782-1979 for any questions. Request for sign language interpreters must be submitted to Box Office by July 15th.

Fair Admission is NOT included with event ticket purchase. Admission fee is required to enter the fairgrounds and to attend ticketed events for all ages 13 & over. Cameras are allowed into the fair, but not into the Grandstand. Recording devices are not permitted into the Grandstand. General Track area is a Standing Room Only / General Admission area. Please visit www.illinoisstatefair.info for pricing and additional info or call 217-782-6661.

Everyone 3 and older must have a ticket for Grandstand events. If child under 3 will be attending, child must sit on adult lap in Reserved Seating areas (if separate seat is required for child, ticket must be purchased). Children attending in General Track (Standing Room Only) area, requires a Waiver (available thru box office) to be signed by parent/adult.