2026 Central States Fair

Date: Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026

SAVE MONEY WITH A PASS

Passes include all 9 nights of entertainment for one low price!

PASS & TICKET OPTIONS

Early Bird pricing (June 2 - Aug. 15)
Adult (13+) - $
Youth (7-12 years) - $
0-6 years - Free

Standard pricing (Aug. 15)
Adult (13+) - $
Youth (7-12 years) - $
0-6 years - Free

MORE DETAILS

Location(s):

LEI Arena

SCHEDULE

Fair Entrance:

12pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

3pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Tailgate Party: 4pm (VIP & Premier pass holders only)

VIP: 5pm

Premier: 5:30pm

Grandstand: 6pm
Showtime:7pm

No admission/Re-entry: 10pm

Fair Closes: 12am

SEATING

General Admission: first come, first served

Seating Chart

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2026 Central States Fair

Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026