TOGETHER WE ARE THE VOICE OF
Illinois Specialty Crop Growers
Welcome to Our Association
Illinois Specialty Growers Association is a united voice to support and advocate promotion, research, and education efforts within the industry. We strive to improve market opportunities and production quality for specialty crops grown in Illinois.
Together We are the Voice of Illinois Specialty Crop Growers
We have strength in numbers through diverse membership.
We establish a powerful common voice to advocate for the industry.
We create wide communication platforms for a range of audiences.
We perform solution-driven programming and research.
We increase market opportunities through common branding and promotion.
We are involved in long-standing, established agricultural partnerships.
This would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. From the bottom of our hearts, we say THANK YOU to everyone who dedicated time with us.
In 2025 we had over 190 volunteer shifts filled for 655 hours of service to make this possible.
2025 State Fair Sales:
4,523 Apple Cider Slushes
790 Apple Cider Floats
383 Whole watermelons
1,571 ears corn
451 cups of ice cream
423 bags of Popcorn
920 bottles of water
5,224 Peaches
2024 State Fair Sales:
3,390 Apple Cider Slushes
648 Apple Cider Floats
341 Whole watermelons
1,458 ears corn
405 cups of ice cream
401 bags of Popcorn
620 bottles of water
4,460 Peaches
Annual Illinois State Fair Recap
Join Us at the Fair in 2026!
Check back for updates for the Illinois State Fair 2026. Our work is only possible through the help of YOU. Be a part of showcasing our industry at the fair by volunteering.
Volunteer for a 3.5 Hour Shift and Recieve:
Free Admission to the Fair for the Day
Reimburse for Parking
Illionis Specialty Growers Hat
Exclusive Volunteer T-shirt
All you can eat treats
FUN