Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation

It is a rap! Thank you to all the fairgoers for visiting the museum and for your continuing support! See ya in 2026!

Congratulations to Gail W. of Pekin, IL on winning the ISF quilt raffle drawing in the ISF Museum! Drawn by Abby Taft, Granddaughter to the late Jim Winch- a long time member of the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation. ❤️

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the ISF Quilt. Drawing to be held on the last night of the fair. Need not be present to win. Located on the North end of the Grandstand.

Stop by the museum and pick up a sheet of state fair coupons to save money!!!

In the event of rain, we do have umbrellas for sale in the ISF Museum gift shop located in the far northend of the Grandstand.

💙 Today, we honor not only the brave veterans who have served our country, but also the families who have stood beside them through every challenge and sacrifice. Your love, strength, and unwavering support are an essential part of our nation’s story. Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the courage you inspire. 🇺🇸

Our Butter Cow T-Shirt designers stopped in the museum to take a picture in front of our new mural painted by Tess Saputo-Riedle. The mural will bring your pictures to life. ❤️
If you haven’t been to the ISF Museum…stop in and see us. Open 10 am to 8 pm everyday during the fair

Clydesdales at Illinois State Fair.

Thank you to our Veterans as we celebrate Veteran’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Special thanks to our 2025 Butter Cow t-shirt designers, James & Nicole Mangis.
On sale in the ISF Museum during the fair.

ISF Museum & Gift Shop open every day of the fair from 10am to 8 pm.
Come and see state fair history & get your official ISF souvenirs.
Located in Northend of Grandstand.