NOTICE TO MEDIA

Illinois State Fair Now Accepting 2025 Media Credential Requests

WHO:             Working members of the media interested in covering the 2025 Illinois State Fair

WHAT:           Media credential requests

WHERE:        Request form available online; Credential pick up at Illinois State Fair Press Office

WHEN:          Credential requests accepted now through July 25, 2025

Please complete the online form by July 25, 2025. A confirmation email will be sent once your request is received. Media credentials are not issued on the spot; therefore, please do not stop by the office without submitting a request first. You will be notified via email when your request has been approved. 

As a reminder, press credentials are limited to working members of the media including reporters, photographers, videographers and editors. General office or sales staff will not be approved for media credentials. Discount admission booklets are available for those individuals.

Press credential requests for Grandstand concert coverage will NOT be available for the 2025 Illinois State Fair.

It is recommended that credentials be picked up prior to the fair or during Press Preview Day on Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m. A photo will be taken at time of pick-up.

The Illinois State Fair Press Office, located in the Emmerson Building on Main Street, is open weekdays, except holidays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the fair, hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please email isf.pressoffice@illinois.gov with questions.