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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. Entries must be made under the owner’s name. Owner will be paid premiums if awarded. Riders and Trainers must be recorded in the applicable section at time of entry for each class entered.   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 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 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.   FEES Fees for each class will be displayed in the cart. Exhibitors must reserve horse stalls and tack stalls before checkout. An office fee of $15.00 per horse will be added to the $55.00 stall rental fee. Exhibitors will also have the option to purchase fairgrounds parking permits and fairgrounds admission books before moving on to the review screen.   ENTRY DEADLINE Deadlines for entries in Futurity and UPHA Classic, for verification, is July 17, 2025. Deadline for all entries to be included in the stabling chart is July 17, 2025. Other entries will continue to be accepted online until July 31, 2025, with stabling placement only as available.   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. Exhibitor’s will be prompted to fill out a W-9.   CONTACT INFORMATION Illinois State Fair Competitive Events Office 801 Brian Raney Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427 217-782-0786 AGR.CompEvents@Illinois.gov