Requests should be made on company letterhead and include:

1. The number of parking passes and admission badges that are needed.

2. The signature and title of the person submitting the credentials request.

3. A list of all WORKING MEDIA PERSONNEL, including job title, who will receive the credentials.

Please return request to [email protected] by July 29th, 2022. A confirmation email will be sent once your request is received. Please note that 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 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.

It is recommended that credentials be picked-up prior to the fair or during Press Preview Day on Thursday, August 4th at 11 a.m. A photo will be taken at time of pick-up.

The Illinois State Fair Press Office is located in the Emmerson Building on Main Street. It is open weekdays, except holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the fair, hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Illinois State Fair Press Office at (217) 524-9825.

Thank you for your coverage of the 2022 Illinois State Fair!

-- Krista Lisser
IDOA Public Information Officer

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Now Accepting Press Credential Requests for 2022 Illinois State Fair

2022 Credential Form