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Illinois State Fair

When: Thu., Aug. 13, 7-12 a.m., Fri., Aug. 14, 7-12 a.m., Sat., Aug. 15, 7-12 a.m., Sun., Aug. 16, 7-12 a.m., Mon., Aug. 17, 7-12 a.m., Tue., Aug. 18, 7-12 a.m., Wed., Aug. 19, 7-12 a.m., Thu., Aug. 20, 7-12 a.m., Fri., Aug. 21, 7-12 a.m. and Sat., Aug. 22, 7-12 a.m. 2026

Massive annual fair features every kind of food imaginable, the sounds of music and concertgoers' cheers at the Grandstand shows, a midway, harness-racing events and tons of agricultural shows and more. The fun begins Aug. 13 with the Twilight Parade.

Event Contact Phone 217-782-6661

Event Contact Email Lori.Harlan@Illinois.gov

Event Contact URL statefair.illinois.gov

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