THIS SUMMER'S ILLINOIS AND DUQUOIN STATE FAIRS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.

STATE FAIR MANAGER KEVIN GORDON MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

AFTER EXPLORING SEVERAL OPTIONS, GORDON SAYS THEY DECIDED SKIPPING THE FAIRS THIS YEAR IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.

GORDON SAYS THEY ARE ALREADY WORKING ON THE 2021 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR WITH SOME NEW UPGRADES TO GRANDSTAND CONCERT TICKETS AND CARNIVAL RIDE PASSES. 

IF YOU'VE ALREADY PURCHASED A MEGA PASS, COUPON BOOKLET OR PARKING PASS, VISIT: ILLINOIS STATE FAIR DOT INFO FOR REFUND DETAILS. THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WILL HOST A JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW IN SEPTEMBER FOR KIDS.