IL State Fair Sky view

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Fair will have a flash sale on daily admission tickets leading up to this year's festivities.  

The sale will take place Aug. 1 to 12 through online sales only. 

According to the state of Illinois, the $5 tickets are valid for any day of the fair. 

The 2026 Illinois State Fair will run Aug. 13 to 23 in Springfield. 

Additional information is available on the Illinois State Fair's website. 

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