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Free COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing Available at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health will be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations at five locations, and testing at four locations, at the Illinois State Fair August 12-22, 2021.
| LOCATION | DAYS | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Building (Vaccination Only) | August 12-22 | 9am – 5pm |
| Happy Hollow and Main Street | August 12 | Noon to 8 pm |
| Happy Hollow and Main Street | August 13-22 | 10 am – 6 pm |
| Brian Rainey Avenue (by the AFL-CIO Pavilion) |
August 12 | Noon to 8 pm |
| Brian Rainey Avenue (by the AFL-CIO Pavilion) |
August 13-22 | 10 am to 6pm |
| Avenue of Flags (across from the Grandstand Box Office) |
August 12-22 | Noon to 9 pm |
| Livestock Center on 8th Street | August 12 | Noon to 8 pm |
| Livestock Center on 8th Street | August 13-22 |
10 am to 6 pm |
At this time, the one-dose Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine will be available for free at all five locations on the state fairgrounds in Springfield. COVID-19 testing will also be available at all vaccination locations except the Illinois Building. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card if you have one. Proof of immigration status is not required. The J&J vaccine is only authorized for individuals 18 years and older. More information about COVID-19 vaccine can be found at http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq.
Last Updated: August 11, 2021