ILLINOIS, July 23 - Mega Pass and Jumbo Pass Prices Increase August 1

                                                                                                                 

SPRINGFIELD, IL -With longer hours and discounted prices, the Illinois State Fair is offering two more chances to save money on state fair fun.

 

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.

 

Grandstand Concerts:

 

Friday, August 9: Keith Urban with Mackenzie Porter

Tier 3 - $85 / Tier 2 - $90 / Tier 1 - $95 / SRO Track - $95 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $150

 

Saturday, August 10: Mötley Crüe

Tier 3 - $88 / Tier 2 - $98 / Tier 1 - $110 / SRO Track - $110 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $165

 

Sunday, August 11: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit with Ashley McBryde

Tier 3 - $38 / Tier 2 - $43 / Tier 1 - $48 / SRO Track - $48 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $103

 

Tuesday, August 13: Jordan Davis with Ashley Cooke

Tier 3 - $39 / Tier 2 - $44 / Tier 1 - $49 / SRO Track - $49 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $104

 

Wednesday, August 14: Lil Wayne

Tier 3 - $60 / Tier 2 - $65 / Tier 1 - $70 / SRO Track - $75 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $125

 

Thursday, August 15: Jonas Brothers

Tier 3 - $85 / Tier 2 - $90 / Tier 1 - $95 / SRO Track - $95 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $150

 

Friday, August 16: The Smashing Pumpkins with PVRIS

Tier 3 - $55 / Tier 2 - $60 / Tier 1 - $70 / SRO Track - $70 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $125

 

Saturday, August 17: Miranda Lambert with Gavin Adcock

Tier 3 - $85 / Tier 2 - $90 / Tier 1 - $95 / SRO Track - $95 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $150

 

*A $30 Pre-Show Party ticket is offered as an additional upgrade for all paid concerts.

 

Other Ticketed Events:

 

Thursday, August 8: Monsters of Destruction (Monster Truck show)

Advance tickets: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.
Day of event: $28 for adults and $23 for children
VIP packages are also available for $40, which include access to VIP seating and a monster truck ride. 

 

Saturday August 10: Illinois State Fair Rodeo

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

 

Monday, August 12 through Wednesday, August 14: ITPA Truck & Tractor Pulls

Tickets for each day of events are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

 

Saturday, August 17: Demolition Derby

Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for kids.

 

Saturday, August 17: USAC Silver Crown Series Racing

Advance tickets: $25.
Day of event: $30.

 

Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18: Fairytales on Ice (2 Shows Daily)

Ticket price is $25.

 

Sunday, August 18: ARCA Super Series Racing

Advance tickets: $25.
Day of event: $30.

 

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