Date and Time
Wed, August 18 2021, 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Location

Illinois State Fairgrounds
801 Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62706

Website

https​:​/​/www2​.illinois​.gov​/statefair​/Pages​/default​.aspx...

Description

The annual Illinois State Fair festival centers around agriculture and family fun attractions bringing the state together. This year's State Fair runs from August 12th - August 22nd. Fairgrounds are open daily between 7:00am-12:00am; Administration Office is open from 8:00am-6:00pm. Information Booths are located throughout the fairgrounds at 5 locations with hours of 10:00am-8:00pm daily.

Visit the website to stay updated on information. Please be advised there is a Daily Admission Fee and Parking Rates.

Within the State Fair, a large variety of different attractions are available ranging from carnival rides/games, concerts, crafts, tours, shows, harness racing, auto races, and Expos including the 2021 Tech Prairie STEAM Expo! Please note that some attractions have costs associated, but many are free!

Helpful Links:

• General Information: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/info/Pages/Default.aspx
• Maps: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/info/Pages/Maps.aspx
• Services: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/info/Pages/Services.aspx
• Daily Schedule: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/info/schedules/Pages/default.aspx
• Mobile App: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/info/Pages/mobile-app.aspx
• Entertainment: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/entertainment/Pages/default.aspx
• Ride Attractions: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/ridesattractions/Pages/default.aspx
• Food & Vendors: https://www2.illinois.gov/statefair/food/Pages/default.aspx

Good News!

The Illinois workNet Team will be in attendance at the Tech Prairie STEAM Expo located in the ORR Building from August 18th-22nd. More information about the Expo is found here: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/doit-steam/Pages/2021-STEAM-Expo.aspx

Contact Info
(217) 782-6661

• Event Type
  Other
• Intended Audiences
  After-School Program Staff Administrator General Public Mentor Parent Community Organization Student/Learner Teacher/Education Specialist Employer Job Seeker Laid Off Worker Mature Worker Person with a Disability Re-Entry Person Veteran Entrepreneur Volunteer Grantee Employee Business Apprenticeship LGBTQ+
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• Series
  Illinois State Fair

• Reoccuring Dates:
  8/19/2021 8/20/2021 8/21/2021