Aircraft structures must be designed to withstand the static and dynamic loads experienced by an aircraft throughout its lifespan.
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.
Free rides from 8 a.m. to midnight. (Note: Most Grandstand shows end between 10 & 11 p.m.) Buses leave approximately every 20 minutes. Times may vary based on volume and traffic. See where buses drop off and pick up at the State Fair in this transit hub map.