# 2027 Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest

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**Created:** [October 23, 2026, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2027-illinois-state-yo-yo-contest/455431 "2026-10-23T04:48:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2027-illinois-state-yo-yo-contest/455431/1 "2026-10-23T04:48:17Z")

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The Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest is happening once again this year at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair just minutes from the Ohare Airport in Chicago.

The event happens November 7-8 with the Championship Divisions happening Sunday November 8.

Divisions on Saturday include:

-Kendama Expression Session

-Kendama Speed Trick Ladder Hybrid

-Yo-Yo Trick Speed Ladder (all levels)

Sunday includes:

-1a Semi Final

-Sport Freestyle 12 and under

-Sports Freestyle 13 and Up

-Dual Hand Final (combined 2a/3a)

-4a Final

-5a Final

-Doc Luckys Duo’s

-1a Final

-plus demos and mini games

Yo-Yo Judges include: John Datoy Narum, Philip Pacific and Jonathan “Yo-Yo Joe” Theis with more to be announced.

Find more Details & Register here:

> **[Illinois State Yo-Yo and Kendama Contest - Event Information — Skill Toy...](https://www.skilltoystates.com/info-illinois)**
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> The 2025 Illinois State Yo-Yo and Kendama Contests take place Nov. 8-9 at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) in Rosemont, Illinois. The skill toy state championships are an ideal contest to show off your latest tricks and build-up confidence in...

Let me know if you have any questions or email [yoyo@totnevents.com](mailto:yoyo@totnevents.com)

You can also check out @illinoisyoyo on instagram.

Remember New York and Michagan State Contests are both that same weekend with their Championship Divisions happening Saturday November 7 and Illinois State Championship Divisions happening on Sunday the 8th, so it is technically possible to hit two contests that weekend.

That said, there are a lot of great contest options still coming up. Support these events, the players and the organizers who work hard to make them happen!

Thanks all!