What are the fair operating hours?
Wednesday, June 12: noon to midnight
Thursday, June 13: 9 a.m. to midnight
Friday, June 14: 9 a.m. to midnight
Saturday, June 15: 9 a.m. to midnight
Sunday, June 16: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 13: 9 a.m. to midnight
Friday, June 14: 9 a.m. to midnight
Saturday, June 15: 9 a.m. to midnight
Sunday, June 16: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What is the cost?
General admission to the fair is $5, payable in cash at the gate. Children 4 and under are free. Each grandstand event has a separate cost, as does riding the carnival rides.
How much is the carnival and what are the hours?
A wristband for daily unlimited rides is $15, or a season pass is $60 (a $15 savings). Check out our carnival hours.
Why does fair admission no longer include unlimited carnival rides?
We lowered gate admission to $5 in 2023 to make the fair more affordable for everyone, based on feedback from our visitors. Parents who are accompanying their children, but don't want to ride, save money, as do other visitors who are at the fair to enjoy grandstand events, our delicious food, live music at the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion, etc. Our goal is to make the fair as affordable and accessible as possible, while covering the cost of entertainment and grounds maintenance.
What's happening when?
A full schedule of events will be available soon.
Where do I park and what's the cost?
Parking is available on the fairgrounds for $10 per day, or free parking is available outside the grounds to the northeast. Learn more.
When does the Grandstand open?
The grandstand will open approximately 1 hour prior to each event. The box office will open at least 2 hours before the event each day.
Is fair admission included with my grandstand ticket purchase?
Fair admission is separate from grandstand admission. Daily fair admission is $5 (ages 5 and up) and can be purchased in cash at the gate each day of the fair or at the fair office 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-7.
How do I become a sponsor?
Many sponsorship opportunities are available to help promote your business or to get a group of friends together to maximize your fair experience. Sponsorships can be more general or we can find a specific event that best fits your target audience. Learn more about sponsorships.
What's a Friends of the Fair sponsorship?
It’s the perfect way for a family to enjoy the fair and help underwrite our not-for-profit organization. Learn more about Friends of the Fair.
Can I get a refund?
All tickets sold by the Sangamon County Fair are final. This includes general admission, grandstand admission, beer tickets, carnival wristbands and any other items or services sold by the Sangamon County Fair, sold either in-person or online. No refunds, no exchanges.