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INSTRUCTIONS Exhibitors must create an online account to make entries. An account can be created by clicking on Step 1 (Register) above.  It is highly recommended that exhibitors create a Passport usage account to ensure they can track their entries. Each individual exhibitor that plans to show must have their own account.   QUICK GROUPS Quick Group accounts are available where families may create a “quick group” and add all their exhibitors to it. When they are ready to make entries into the system this will allow the family to log into each exhibitor’s account. This is optional.   DATA SAVING During the entry process exhibitors are encouraged to SAVE CART and SAVE OFTEN. Saving the cart is the only way to keep user data and allows you to return later to complete your submissions.   PREMIUM BOOK & RULES The Illinois State Fair Premium Book may be found under the Competitive Events tab of the Illinois State Fair Website. Rules and Regulations, Department and Breed Rules, and a list of classes and requirements for entry can be found there. Exhibitors are responsible for meeting the requirements found in the Premium Book and must certify during the final stages of entry that they understand and will abide by those requirements.   JUNIOR EXHIBITORS Junior exhibitors at the Illinois State Fair are defined as: active 4-H or FFA members, as verified by the County Extension Office or local Teachers of Vocational Agriculture, and at least 8 but not yet 21 years of age on September 1, 2024.     FEES Entry Fees are inclusive of the actual entry fee and associated manure or processing fees according to each species and class. The Premium Book details the fee breakdowns. Exhibitors now have the option to add fairgrounds parking permits and admission booklets to their carts before checkout.   CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) CVIs are required for each Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Swine, Sheep, and Goat entry. Exhibitors who do not have an electronic CVI must email a copy of the CVI to ISF.Livestock@illinois.gov at the time of entry. Exhibitors are reminded that a copy of the CVI must be available for inspection at any time during the Fair.   ENTRY DEADLINE Entry deadlines are found at the top of each page of the Premium Book. Exhibitors are reminded that any entries that have not been submitted and paid for at the deadline will be considered incomplete and deleted from the system.   TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION or SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Exhibitors are reminded that taxpayer identification and Social Security Numbers are used by the Department to verify the Exhibitor’s identity and/or to submit payment to the Comptroller’s Office. Premiums will not be paid unless this information is provided.   CONTACT INFORMATION Illinois State Fair Competitive Events Office 801 Brian Raney Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427 217-782-0786 AGR.CompEvents@lllinois.gov For Health Papers: ISF.Livestock@llliinois.gov