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🎡2027 State Fair: Aug 12-22
Official account of the Illinois State Fair
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The 2026 Illinois State Fair was about more than rides, food and entertainment — it was also an opportunity to connect fairgoers with services from across Illinois state government.

Through partnerships with state agencies, fairgoers were able to take care of business, access resources and even find money they didn’t know they were missing.

✨Here’s a look at the impact:
➡️ Illinois Secretary of State: 415 driver’s licenses, 47 ID cards, 68 REAL IDs and 375 license plate stickers issued
➡️ Illinois Department of Natural Resources: 262 licenses and permits issued
➡️ Illinois State Treasurer: Nearly $354,000 in I-CASH missing money identified through 465 claims
➡️ Live Auction of Unclaimed Property: More than $397,000 in sales, breaking the previous record set last year

From government services to helping Illinoisans reclaim their own money, the Illinois State Fair continues to be a place where communities connect with their state government in meaningful ways. by @myilstatefair

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👏 Another year of giving back to the Springfield community!

The American Business Club of Springfield (ABC) presented more than $126,000 to 55 local charities thanks to their work managing gate admissions during the 2026 Illinois State Fair.

Since 2004, ABC and its volunteers have staffed the fair’s admission gates, helping turn their hard work into meaningful support for organizations throughout the Springfield area.

This year’s donations bring ABC’s contributions to the community to more than $5.7 million over the past 40 years — an incredible milestone!

We’re grateful to ABC and to the countless volunteers who make this tradition possible year after year. 💚 by @myilstatefair

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20 days ago

🇺🇸 Honoring Illinois’ Fallen Heroes

This morning we welcomed riders participating in the Gold Star 500 to the Fairgrounds. Gold Star 500 is an annual 500-mile bicycle ride honoring Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Organized by active and retired Illinois National Guard members, the ride raises awareness of the Illinois service members who lost their lives in service to our country.

This year’s ride also included cyclists from Poland, continuing the strong relationship established through Illinois’ State Partnership Program with Poland.

We were honored to welcome the riders to the State Fairgrounds and support their mission to remember, honor and keep the stories of our fallen heroes alive. by @myilstatefair

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25 days ago

👏 The Illinois State Fair extends our thanks to COUNTRY Financial for their support of our Junior Exhibitors during the 2026 shows. COUNTRY provided meal vouchers to the exhibitors on Wednesday, August 12 so exhibitors could grab a quick bite at the 4-H Food Stand and then get back to show prep.

Thank you, COUNTRY. 🤩 by @myilstatefair

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2 months ago

This was our first time ever attending the Illinois State Fair in beautiful Springfield, and I was blown away!

With tickets to The Chicks Saturday evening and living three hours away, it made sense to book a room at the Drury Inn to turn this into a fun little overnight.

We arrived in the afternoon and headed straight to the fair; I’m glad we did because there was SO much to see! A circus, international food court, expo hall of vendors, free concerts, and I was VERY pleased to see an incredible sensory room that should be the standard at all events.

I conquered my fears to ride the lift, absolutely easiest way to cover so much ground and see everythingggg.

Bagged a pretzel, corn dog, and strawberry shakeup, hit the concert pre-party and then enjoyed The Chicks!

After the concert I completed my dream of being photographed under the Route 66 Experience Neon signs on the grounds. There is also a faux drive-in next to the signs!

Truthfully, we didn’t get to experience as much of Springfield as we wanted because we were so immersed in the fair. It was great! We ubered back to the hotel & got some California Kitchen (yummy Philly 🤤).

Springfield has definitely become our next must-check-out weekend trip, and we hope to visit during one of their October events!

Follow @myilstatefair and @visitspringfield for more pictures and trip ideas!

#illinoisstatefair #snapspringfield #enjoyillinois #centralillinois #springfieldil taken in Illinois State Fair by @myilstatefair

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2 months ago

aight imma head out…see you in 2027, besties. 🫶 taken in Illinois State Fair by @myilstatefair

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that late august feeling. by @myilstatefair

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Max Reaves gets the dub at the Springfield Mile! 🏁 by @myilstatefair

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been waiting all day for this 😍 by @myilstatefair

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Green flag at Springfield!

📺 FS1 by @myilstatefair

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Hey, it’s the @IllinoisLottery here! 👋We want to give a BIG thank you to all of our players who visited us at the Illinois State Fair. Keep the fun going by playing on our app or at a lottery retailer near you! by @myilstatefair

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🎡❤️ It’s Family Day — and the final day of the 2026 Illinois State Fair! ❤️🎡

Don’t miss your last chance to experience 11 days of food, fun, agriculture, entertainment, and unforgettable memories at the Illinois State Fair! Bring the whole family out for one final day of Miles of Smiles before the Fair wraps up for the year. 🎠

Here’s what’s happening today:
🏎️ ARCA Auto Racing at the Grandstand
🎤 Shinedown on the Grandstand stage – 8 PM
🎶 Slater Nalley on the Grand Central Stage FREE Concert Series – 7:30 PM

🐎 Livestock Highlights:
• Draft Horse Pull Show
• Miniature Horse Show

⭐ Special Events
• Abe’s Amble
• H.S. Cheer & Dance Showcase
• Chili Cookoff at The Shed
• Powerlight Music Festival

🐴 Free Entertainment
• Harness Racing
• High Dive Show
• Kardenni Magic
• Big Top Adventures Circus
• Dino Encounters
• Sky High Balloon Guy
• Street Drum Corp
• Strolling Piano & DJ
• Zoo Lady Face Painting
• Great American Sing-Along
…and more family fun happening all day long!

From one last ride on the Midway to your favorite fair foods, championship competitions, live entertainment, and a rockin’ Grandstand finale — there’s still time to make one more Fair memory!

🎡 Thank you for making the 2026 Illinois State Fair so special. We’re grateful to celebrate one last day with you and your family for Miles of Smiles! ❤️ by @myilstatefair

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