Illinois State Fair
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| Illinois State Fair | |
|---|---|
| Genre | State fair |
| Date | every August |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location | Springfield, Illinois |
| Years active | 1853-1860; 1865-1892; 1894–1916; 1919–1941; 1946–2019; 2021– |
| Inaugurated | 1853 |
| Attendance | 723,079 (2025) |
| Sponsor | State of Illinois |
| Website | agr |
The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 1853. Currently, the fair is held annually at the Illinois State Fairgrounds over an 11-day period in mid-August of each year.
In 2025, the Illinois State Fair was held from August 7-17 and had 723,079 fairgoers in attendance, described as the second-best attendance in all-time Fair history.