when is state fair open
General Information. The 2017 Illinois State Fair runs from August 10th through August 20th. The Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. The Fair Administration Office is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We cook it. We eat it. And at the 2017 Fair, we will have FUN celebrating it! Join us in telling the story of how Indiana is helping feed the world. The Indiana State Fair returns to honor Youth, Agriculture and Education in an entertaining and fun environment. Join us to make more memories next year August 4-20, 2017!