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ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
  Building on the State Fairgrounds    Non-Fair Facility Rentals,  

Dates subject to change.

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2013


May

Date

Event

Place

Information

17-19AADA Antique Show
c/o J.R. Angevine
(217)899-4437		Orr Building Admission: TBA
Fri. & Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
19Illini Bird Fanciers Spring Bird Fair
c/o Karen Williams
(217)391-4648		Tech Town Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (under 12) - Free
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
19IPSC Jackpot Junior Swine Show
c/o Jack Wall
(309)691-0151		Swine Barn Admission-FREE
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
23Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
24-25IMDA TT Motorcycle Races
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(217)753-8866		Multi-purpose Arena Admission: TBA
Time: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
25Lutheran High School Graduation Party
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(217)753-8866		Grandstand Admission: $30 advance
$35 week of the race
28-06/01AMA Amateur Grands
c/o Steve Nace 		One-mile & 1/2 Mile Tracks, Mpa
29-06/02IL/Arab, Inc. Arabian Horse Show
c/o Russell Derango
(217)337-3560		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
30Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

01John Laurenzana Bankruptcy Contract Plus Auction
c/o John Laurenzana II 		Foodarama Admission: Free
10:00 am
01Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
01-02Midwest Regional Cat Show
c/o Terry Bierrie
(309)696-1880		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5
Children (4-14) - $4
Seniors - $4
Sat: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sun: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
06Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
08Electronics Recycling Event
c/o Gail O'Neill
(217)535-3100		Parking Lot #21 Admission: Free
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11Illinois State FFA Convention Dance
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11-15Midwest Charity Horse Show
c/o Judy Kjellander
(217)553-1202		Coliseum 1064Artisans Building Admission: Free
13Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
21-22American Oxford Sheep Show & Sale
c/o David Trotter
(812)256-3478		Goat Barn Admission: Free
Time: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm daily
21-23IMHOA Show
c/o Sandy Grabow
(815)644-6830		Coliseum Admission-Free
8:00 am-11:00 pm daily
22Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
25-28Correctional Applicant Testing
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26-29CPS National Swine Show
c/o Jack Wall
(309)945-3312		Swine Barn 3842Sheep Barn - South 3842Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
27Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
29Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
July

Date

Event

Place

Information

03Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
03-07Region XI Arabian Horse Show
c/o Dave Waggoner
(309)338-5128		Artisans Building 991Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 10:00 pm daily
05-07CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NO UNENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
11Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
13Corndog Kickoff
c/o Pam Gray
(217)415-4408		Orr Building Admission: $45.00
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
13Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15Night Storm Dance
Exposition Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
25Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August

Date

Event

Place

Information

01Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
24-25Centerline Dressage Classic Horse Show
c/o John Simpson
(217)891-6656		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
28-29Motorcycle School
c/o Mike Hacker 		Multi-purpose Arena
28-31Jubilee Regional Championship Morgan Horse Show
c/o Frederick Nava
(781)582-2276		Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 12:00 am
29Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
30-31IMDA Amateur & All Star Motorcycle Races
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(217)753-8866		Multi-purpose Arena Admission: Adults - $10.00
Children (12 and under) - $5.00
2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
31-09/01Artistry in Wood
c/o Karl Weidhuner
(217)445-2505		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (12 and under) - Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

01IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races
Grandstand NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
01Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
08Ansar Shrine Family Picnic
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
12-14National Show Horse Registry
c/o Cindy Clinton
(937)962-4336		Artisans Building 3627Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 9:00 pm daily
14Pet Fest
c/o Krystal Mizeur
(217)753-5400		Exposition Building
14Sangamon Valley Whitetails Unlimited Banquet
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19-21Seasonal Children's Consignment Sale
c/o Julie Rhoads
(417)496-5837		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: FREE
Thurs. and Fri.: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Sat.: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
21Spfld. Vet Center - Run for the Fallen 5K
c/o Christine Glanert
(217)492-4955		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
7:30 am - 1:00 pm ?
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23-29NADAC Dog Agility Championships
Stabling Barn - 13 3790Coliseum NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24-27Correctional Applicant Testing
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
29Illini Bird Fanciers Fall Bird Fair
c/o Karen Williams
(217)391-4648		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (under 12) - Free
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

02Capital Area Education Fair
c/o Nancy Penk
(217)629-6003		Orr Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
03Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
05Fall Horse Sale
Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05-06LOESS Rock, Fossil and Gem Show
c/o Steve Morse
(217)622-3484		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $2.00
Children (12 and under) - Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
09NAPA Tool & Equipment Dealer Show
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
11-13Youth Charity Horse Show
c/o Pat Harms
(217)629-9587		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:00 am - 12:00 am
12Wedding & Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-13ECA Hunting & Trade Show
c/o Bob Leckrone
(618)495-2572		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children: Free with parent
Sat. & Sun.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
13Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 and under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
17Illinois Products Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17-20Prairieland Cluster Dog Shows
c/o Pat Howard
(217)762-7441		Exposition Building 3828Tech Town Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (under 12) - $1.00
Seniors - $1.00
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
18-20CCTC AKC Agility Trial
c/o Marilyn Steward
(217)793-8352		Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
19ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
c/o Lindsay Nation
(217)523-4503		Commodity Pavilion Admisison: $25.00
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
19Memorial's Be Aware Women's Fair
c/o Barbara Eades
(217)788-3233		Orr Building Admission: $4.00
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19-20Illinois Feline Fanciers Cat Show
c/o Norma Jean Bromwell
(217)546-8370		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $4.00
Children - $2.00
Seniors - $3.00
Sat.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
24-27Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show
c/o Joy Meierhans
(630)557-2575		Artisans Building 2311Coliseum 2311Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
Thurs.: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri.: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat.: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

02-03ALQMA Quarter Midget Racing
c/o Greg Pettit
(217)414-9506		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:00 am - 7:00 pm daily
02-03CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Laurie Glencross
(217)423-3438		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am-5:00 pm
02-03Craft Show
c/o Cara Severit
(618)628-7878		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: $2.00
Children (12 & under): FREE
Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
09Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09-10CCQMA Quarter Midget Racing
c/o Virginia Barnard
(217)522-8212		Coliseum Admission: Free
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
16Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 and under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
23Holiday Farmer's Market
c/o Lindsay Record 		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
23Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23-24CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
6:00 am - 7:00 pm daily
23-12/01Memorial's Festival of Trees
c/o Amanda Johnson
(217)788-4301		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (3-12) - $3.00
Seniors (65+) - $3.00 on 11/26
10:00 am - 8:00 pm on M,T,W,F, Sat.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sun.
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving
24CCTC Variable Surface Tracking Test
Gate 2 Area NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
30Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
December

Date

Event

Place

Information

06Customer Appreciation Luncheon
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 and under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
14Green Holiday Party
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14Holiday Farmer's Market
c/o Lindsay Record
(217)528-1563		Artisans Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
17-20Correctional Applicant Testing
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2014


January

Date

Event

Place

Information

04Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
25Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26Winter Kart Show & Swap Meet
c/o Andy Lascody 		Orr Building Admission: Adults-$5.00
Children (12 and under)-Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February

Date

Event

Place

Information

21-23Boat Show in Springfield
c/o Jeff Smith 		Orr Building
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

01-02Illinois Products Expo
c/o Jennifer Tirey
(217)782-8146		Orr Building Admission: $5
Children (10 and under)-Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
09Train Show
c/o Mike Yurgec
(217)306-8427		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (under 11) - Free
29-30IAOBA Alpaca Show
c/o Rhonda Leinberger
(217)632-2590		Exposition Building Admission: FREE
Time: TBD
April

Date

Event

Place

Information

05Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05-06Quarter Midget Racing
c/o Ginny Barnard 		Coliseum
12Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-13SCSWCD Annual Tree Sale
Tech Town NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26Ani-Mall Pet Expo
c/o Deb West
(217)467-2831		Exposition Building Admission: TBD
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

03Williamsville H.S. Prom
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07IDOA Earth Stewardship Day
c/o Mike Rahe 		Exposition Building 4176Illinois Building Main Floor 4176Labor Pavilion - East 4176Lincoln Stage 4176Foodarama 4176Tech Town 4176Bandstand 4176Happy Hollow
10Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

20Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
July

Date

Event

Place

Information

12Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

11Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
25Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor 4110Illinois Building Roof Top NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building



For more information contact:
Non-Fair Events Office
P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
217-782-1698, TDD 217-524-6858,
FAX 217-557-5729. or e:mail tpark@agr.state.il.us

Questions or comments.

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State of Illinois Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
(217) 782-2172
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