Illinois State Fair 2026, 100 Days Celebration, May 5th
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the 2026 Illinois State Fair "100 Days Out" Celebration, scheduled for May 5, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The free event will feature food vendors including Mickey's Massive Burritos, On Point Concessions, Taft's Mr. Ribeye, Vose's Korndog, and Scoop Du Jour, along with prize package giveaways. The 2026 Illinois State Fair itself will run from August 13-23.
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture released a press announcement promoting the 2026 Illinois State Fair "100 Days Out" Celebration event. The announcement describes the event as a free promotional gathering featuring food vendors, prize giveaways, and advance sales of State Fair passes. The event serves as a marketing countdown to the August 2026 State Fair.
This announcement has no regulatory implications. It does not impose any compliance obligations, establish new rules, or modify existing regulations. Recipients of this announcement are under no obligation to act; it is informational in nature, promoting a state-sponsored public event.
Conference
- Date
- 2026-05-05 at 10:30 – 14:30
- Location
- Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
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Release Date: 04/21/2026
Countdown to the 2026 Illinois State Fair: 100 Days Out Celebration!
For Immediate Release April 21, 2026
Contact Lori Harlan lori.harlan@illinois.gov 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.
- Countdown to the 2026 Illinois State Fair: 100 Days Out Celebration
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