Illinois State Fair

Your soundtrack to summer!

Listen on Spotify 🔊 https://tinyurl.com/2026Grandstand

📣 Rise up, Cheer & Dance squad! Your moment to shine is waiting! Don't let time slip away - register now for the Cheer & Dance Showcase.

📅 Entry deadline is approaching, so don't wait!
📝 Register today at StateFair.Illinois.gov

Tag your teammates, coaches, and dance parents and help spread the word! 📣💃🕺

🚨 Attention Teams - the Cheer & Dance Showcase is happening Sunday, August 23 at 2pm in the Orr Building - and we want to see you there!

Pre-registration for this event is required as number of contestants is limited - entries are now being accepted. The deadline to enter is close of business July 15, 2026. Visit StateFair.Illinois.gov to learn more.

⏰ Tick tock, Fair fans...

Your countdown to savings is on! Right now, Mega Passes are just $80 and Jumbo Passes are $90 — but when the calendar flips to August 1, they'll jump to $100 and $110.

That's 23 days left to lock in the lower price. Future-you will thank present-you. 😉

🎟️ Buy now, save later, and start counting down to the Illinois State Fair!

🔗 https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37633/illinois-state-fair-springfieldil

🍼👶 Ready for the cutest competition at the Fair?

Join us at the Lincoln Stage on Saturday, August 15 for two baby-favorite events that are sure to bring smiles, laughs, and plenty of adorable moments!

🎨 Decorated Diaper Contest – 3:30 PM
Open to babies 18 months and under, this contest showcases creative, colorful, and downright adorable diaper designs.

🏁 Diaper Derby – 4 PM
Watch tiny competitors race to the finish in this crawling-only contest for babies under 1 year old. (Babies who walk will be disqualified!)

📍 Lincoln Stage
🗓️ Saturday, August 15, 2026
📝Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Visit StateFair.Illinois.gov to learn more and sign up.

Whether they're showing off their style or racing across the stage, these little contestants are guaranteed to steal the spotlight! 💙