Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the countdown to the fair with a “100 Days Out” celebration on Tuesday.

The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion, near Main Street and Central Avenue on the fairgrounds. It is free to attend, and parking is free.

Fair food favorites like Taft’s Mr. Ribeye, Food Baby, 17th Street Barbecue, Vose’s Korndogs and Hae’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe will be there selling food and drinks.

Discounted mega passes, jumbo passes, admission booklets and parking passes will also be available to buy during the event.

The 2025 Illinois State Fair will take place Aug. 7-17.