St. Al's Parking St. Aloysius school fundraiser

Illinois State Fair Parking

Park close. Support St. Al's.

Cash-only Illinois State Fair parking in Springfield, Illinois, just outside the main gate at 984 E Sangamon Ave, with proceeds supporting the St. Aloysius school community.

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2026 State Fair
Location
984 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, just outside the Illinois State Fair main gate
Dates
August 13-23, 2026
Payment
Cash only: $5 weekdays before Friday 4 PM, $8 Friday evening and weekends

Illinois State Fair Parking

St. Al's fair parking has been a Springfield school and parish fundraiser since the mid-1980s, carried each year by families, alumni, and parish volunteers.

Why It Matters

The fundraiser supports the St. Aloysius school community, helping fund programs, activities, and the everyday work that makes the school strong.

Every Car Helps

If you are looking for Illinois State Fair parking near the main gate, this lot keeps you close to the fairgrounds while directly supporting a local school community.

A nighttime aerial view of the Illinois State Fairgrounds lit up with midway rides, fair buildings, and parking areas.
Fair nights bring the glow. St. Al's parking keeps you close to the main gate.

Map & Directions

Use 984 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702. The lot is just outside the main gate.

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QGIS map showing the counter-clockwise one-way traffic pattern around the Illinois State Fairgrounds, fair gates, and the St. Al's parking entrance.
Traffic pattern guide based on the Illinois Department of Agriculture fairgrounds map, with roads rendered from Census TIGER/Line data. Drivers should follow posted signs and police direction during the fair.