Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair takes place on the Illinois State Fairgrounds with a preview on Thursday and regular fair Friday through Sunday, August 18 from 7 am - midnight each day. Admission for the preview night is $5 for adults and $2 for senior citizens aged 60+ and children 12 and under are free. Normal admission beginning on Friday is $10 for adults (ages 13 - 59), free for children up to 12 and $3 for senior citizens (ages 60+). Parking per day is $5. There are special discount days also. For complete information on fair activities, entertainment and carnival prices and specials, visit www2.illinois.gov/statefair/Pages/default.aspx