Illinois State Fair offers extended box office hours, discounts on passes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Fair will be offering longer box office hours and discounted prices to fairgoers.

The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Box office will be open extended hours for in-person ticket purchases on Thursday, July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regular box office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available online using www.ticketmaster.com, but you can avoid additional ticket fees when you purchase at the box office.

In addition to concert tickets, fairgoers will be able to purchase tickets at the box office for events at The Arena including Illinois State Fair Rodeo (August 10), ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls (August 12-14) and Demolition Derby (August 17), as well as the USAC Silver Crown Racing Series (August 17) and ARCA Super Series (August 18).

“The 2024 Illinois State Fair is fun for the whole family,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “Extended box office hours make it easier to come out and buy tickets in person to save money.”

Down the street at the Emmerson Building, purchase Mega Passes, Jumbo Passes, admission booklets and parking passes at discounted rates. Grab a Mega Pass for $80 or a Jumbo Pass (which includes the Giant Slide) for $90 through July 31. Beginning August 1, the price will increase $20 on both passes.

For just $45, the Admission Book provides 11 any-day admissions to the 2024 Illinois State Fair. A Seasonal Infield Parking Pass can also be purchased for $40. This allows you to park on the infield all 11 days of the fair.

“This is the last week to get Mega Passes and Jumbo Passes before the prices increase in August,” said Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair Manager. “We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to make summer fun affordable with these discounts.”

If you already purchased a Mega Pass or Jumbo pass, avoid long lines and stop by the Emmerson Building to pick up your pass before the fair. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.