Countdown to the 2026 Illinois State Fair: 100 Days Out Celebration!

SPRINGFIELD, IL - We invite you to join us for lunch on Tuesday, May 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds for our "100 Days Out" Celebration!

Get ready for a mouthwatering lineup of State Fair favorites including:

• Mickey's Massive Burritos - You can't have Cinco de Mayo without Tacos!
• On Point Concessions - Featuring Tornado Potatoes + Shakeups
• Taft's Mr. Ribeye - An Illinois State Fair staple
• Vose's Korndog - Celebrating 60 years in 2026
• Scoop Du Jour - Reigning Golden Abe's Food Contest winner

Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we gear up for the 2026 Illinois State Fair, which will run from August 13-23. Don't miss the chance to win five great State Fair prize packages! No purchase necessary and you do not need to be present to win.

This is also a great time to stock up on State Fair essentials like mega passes, jumbo passes, admission booklets, and parking passes. All items will be available for purchase during the event.

"The Illinois State Fair is one of our state's great traditions, and the 100 Days Out Celebration is a fun way to begin the countdown," said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. "It's a chance to bring people out to the fairgrounds and remind them why they love the Fair."

"There's nothing quite like State Fair food, and we're thrilled to bring a few of those favorites together for this event," said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. "It's the perfect way to get a taste of the Fair ahead of opening day."

The Illinois State Fair 100 Days Out event is free to attend, and parking on the Illinois State Fairgrounds is also free.