Pre-Show Party - Matchbox Twenty

Service Hours: All sales prior to ISF Box opening date will only be available online through www.Ticketmaster.com or via Ticketmaster Mobile App. ISF Box Office generally opens June 1 for in-person/phone sales - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (call ahead for exact opening date). During the actual fair dates, box office will be open all fair dates 8am-9pm. Please call 217-782-1979 or 217-782-6661 for any additional inquiries. Pre-Show Party event does NOT include a concert ticket. This event can be purchased in addition to a concert ticket. You MUST have both Pre-Show Party ticket AND Concert ticket to enter the Party Tent. (No Exceptions - both will be scanned at entry)
Pre-Show Party event does NOT include a concert ticket. This event can be purchased in addition to a concert ticket. You MUST have both Pre-Show Party ticket AND Concert ticket to enter the Party Tent. (No Exceptions - both will be scanned at entry). Entry to Party Tent is located along fence line south of Grandstand Stage in Parking Lot 18A (infield). Party includes: Food bar, Early concert entry, entertainment, giveaways, etc. Party is 1-1/2 hours in length - Ends when gates to venue open (generally 1 hour prior to concert start time). (Ex. If party start time is 5:30pm, party ends at 7pm). Late arrivals after party has closed will NOT be allowed entry into or through the party tent - they will be required to enter the venue through Gate listed on their concert ticket. All attendees will enter venue from party area.

- Main Office: (217) 782-2686
- Fairgrounds Administration: (217) 782-2548

- Located at Main Ticket Office
- Open 2 hours before event start time
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Prepaid tickets can be collected in advance

- Multiple parking lots available
- Standard parking: $10 per vehicle
- Handicap parking near main entrances
- Free parking for Illinois State Fair attendees

Accessible tickets are available through both Ticketmaster and IL State Fair box office. Only one companion seat per accessible seat may be purchased. Please call box office 217-782-1979 for any questions. Request for sign language interpreters must be submitted to Box Office by July 15th.

- No outside food or beverages
- Bag size limited to 12x12 inches
- No pets (service animals permitted)
- No smoking in indoor facilities
- Valid ID required for age-restricted events

- Children under 12 often admitted free with paying adult
- Stroller and baby changing facilities available
- Family-friendly events during State Fair
- Supervised children's areas