Prairie State Wire

SPRINGFIELD, IL - With extended hours and discounted prices, the Illinois State Fair is offering additional opportunities for attendees to save on tickets.

The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Box Office will be open longer 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 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, though buying in person avoids additional fees.

Fairgoers can buy tickets at the box office for events at The Arena, including the Illinois State Fair Rodeo (August 10), ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls (August 12-14), Demolition Derby (August 17), 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."

Mega Passes, Jumbo Passes, admission booklets, and parking passes are available at discounted rates at the Emmerson Building. A Mega Pass costs $80 and a Jumbo Pass $90 until July 31; prices increase by $20 starting August 1.

The Admission Book offers 11 any-day admissions for $45, while a Seasonal Infield Parking Pass costs $40 and allows parking on the infield all eleven 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."

Those who have already purchased passes can pick them up at the Emmerson Building during regular hours or during extended hours on Thursday, July 25 and Saturday, July 27.

Grandstand Concerts:

- Friday, August 9: Keith Urban with Mackenzie Porter

Tiered pricing: $85 / $90 / $95 / SRO Track - $95 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $150

- Saturday, August 10: Mötley Crüe

Tiered pricing: $88 / $98 / $110 / SRO Track - $110 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $165

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

Tiered pricing: $38 / $43 / $48 / SRO Track - $48 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $103

- Tuesday, August 13: Jordan Davis with Ashley Cooke

Tiered pricing: $39 / $44 / $49 / SRO Track - $49 / Blue Ribbon Zone - $104

- Wednesday, August 14: Lil Wayne

Tiered pricing: $60 / $65 /$70/ SRO Track -$75/ Blue Ribbon Zone-$125

- Thursday August15 Jonas Brothers

Tiered Pricing:$85/$90/$95/SRO Track-$95/BlueRibbonZone-$150

- Friday August16 The Smashing Pumpkins with PVRIS

Tiered Pricing:$55/$60/$70/SROTrack-$70/BlueRibbonZone-$125

-SaturdayAugust17 Miranda Lambert with Gavin Adcock

Tiered Pricing:$85/$90/$95/SROTrack-$95/BlueRibbonZone-$150

*An additional upgrade for all paid concerts includes a Pre-Show Party ticket for$30.*

Other Ticketed Events:

Thursday August8 Monsters of Destruction(Monster Truck Show)

Advance Tickets:$25for adults,$20for children12and under.

Dayof Event:$28for adults,$23for children.

VIP Packages Available For$40including VIP Seating And Monster Truck Ride.

Saturday August10IllinoisStateFairRodeo Tickets:$10for adults,$5for kids12and under.

MondayAugust12throughWednesdayAugust14ITPATruck&TractorPulls Tickets For Each Day Of Events Are$10for adults,$5forkids12andunder

Saturday August17Demolition Derby Tickets Are$25For Adults And$5For Kids.

SaturdayAugust17USACSilverCrownSeriesRacing AdvanceTickets:$25.DayOf Event:$30

SaturdayAugust17&SundayAugust18FairytalesOnIce(2ShowsDaily) Ticket Price Is$25

SundayAugust18ARCASuperSeriesRacing AdvanceTickets:$25 DayOf Event:$30

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