Illinois State Fair Concessionaire Information

Direct Sales (over counter):
All concessionaires selling over the counter are charged the following flat fee tax, which is due by July 1. An additional fee of 10 percent of gross receipts after sales tax will also be charged. Percentage payments must be made daily with final settlement at the end of the fair.

$40.00 per front foot -- outside location
$65.00 per front foot in the Exposition Building main floor
$40.00 per front foot in the Exposition Building mezzanine -- Arts & Crafts Show
$65.00 per front foot in Grandstand

Concession footage must include awnings, tie-ons, overhangs, trailer hitch, etc.

Footage is calculated as follows:
one working side -- front footage
two or more working sides -- front footage plus serving footage

Indirect Sales (taking orders/leads):
All concessionaires indirectly selling by taking orders or obtaining leads will be charged the following flat fee, which is due by July 1. The management of the Illinois State Fair will make the final determination of the type of sales.

$100.00 per front foot -- outside location
$125.00 per front foot in Exposition Building main floor
$ 50.00 per front foot in Exposition Building mezzanine-- Arts and Crafts Show
$100.00 per front foot in Grandstand

Electrical Rates:
Inside concessions
30 Amp -- $65.00
60 Amp -- $130.00

Outside concessions
30 Amp -- $121.50
60 Amp -- $243
100 Amp -- $405
200 Amp -- $810

Insurance:
General liability insurance is required for all concessionaires. Proof of insurance must be provided to the Illinois State Fair, c/o Fair Concessions Office in the following minimum amounts:

$100,000 per person
$500,000 per occurrence
$50,000 property damage

Supply vehicles:
All supply vehicles must be parked in designated supply lots, which will be located throughout the fairgrounds for your convenience. Supply units will not be allowed behind the concession.

Outside Concessionaires:
The following points are imperative for your participation in the Illinois State Fair:

1) Trailers must have professional vinyl skirting. No fringe banners, produce banners or posters may be used.

2) Trailers should have removable hitches or professional skirting to conceal the hitch.

3) LP gas tanks and soft drink canisters must have hoses long enough so that the canisters can be stored in the back of the stand and concealed with professional tent screening or attractive fencing.

4) All signs must be attractive and professionally painted. Signs displayed perpendicular to the trailer or hung from an awning must have a minimum clearance of seven feet.

For more information, contact the Illinois State Fair Office at 217-782-6661, TDD 217-524- 6858, FAX 217-782-9115.