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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2012


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

02-18Central IL Indoor Car & Truck Sale
c/o Kevin Kallister
(217)544-0771		Orr Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily
Closed on Sundays
10-12Spa, Swim Spa & Sauna Show
c/o Ross Erickson
(888)772-7253		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Free
Fri.: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat.: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
11Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18Battle of the Nations
c/o 		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
18Renewal of Vows & Baptismal Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 & under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
23-26Illinois Beef Expo
c/o Cimeron Frost
(217)787-4280		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Livestock Center - Exhibit/tie Out Livestock Center - Dnstairs Ring Admission Sunday Only: $3.00
Children (10 & under) - Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
24IL Shorthorn Assoc. Annual Meeting
Building 30 - Lower Level Mtg. RoomNOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24ISA Annual Meeting / Awards Banquet
Building 30 - Auditorium NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24-26The Boat Show in Springfield
c/o Jeff Smith
(217)341-1730		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $4.00
Children (12 & under) - Free
Fri.: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat.: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
26Girl Scouts - World Thinking Day
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

02-04Illinois Horse Fair
c/o Joy Meierhans
(630)557-2575		Coliseum Livestock Center - Dnstairs Ring Livestock Center - Exhibit/tie Out Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Adults - TBA
Children - TBA
Fri.: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat.: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
03-0414th Illinois Products Expo
c/o Larry Aldag
(217)524-3012		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (10 & under) - Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
04Retirement Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 5K Walk/Run
c/o Michelle Pulce
(217)741-8375		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
8:00 am - 11:00 am
10High School Dance
c/o Mike Checkalski
(715)579-5999		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: $10.00
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
10Wedding & Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11Spfld. Model Railroad Club Train Fair
c/o Tracy Bailey
(217)801-7479		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (10 & under) - Free
Early Bird (9:00 am - 10:00 am) - $10.00
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
16-17Quilt Show
c/o Burma Jones
(217)793-1668		Orr Building Admission: $5.00
Fri.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat.: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
17Montessori Children's House Dinner/Auction
c/o Sue Harris
(217)544-7702		Artisans Building Admission: TBA
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
18Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 & under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
20Polling Place for Election Day
c/o Stacey Kern
(217)535-3235		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Free
6:00 am - 7:00 pm
24IDNR/NASP State Tournament
c/o David Cassens
(217)785-7742		Orr Building Admission: Free
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
24Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse & Tack Sale
c/o Darlene Horner
(217)243-1293		Barn - 14 - Arena Only Admission: Free
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
24St. Andrew's Society Athletic Competition
c/o Merl Lawless
(217)415-8324		Coliseum Admission: Free
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
31Auburn H.S. Prom
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31-04/01CCQMA Quarter Midget Racing
c/o Bill Moore
(217)971-2094		Coliseum Admission: Free
Sat.: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun.: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
31-04/01CCTC Canine Obedience Trial
c/o Toni Aden
(217)725-8311		Orr Building Admission: Free
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
31-04/01Depression Era Glass & Pottery Show & Sale
c/o Linda Bogan
(217)744-9828		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Sat. Early Bird - $5.00
Adults - $3.00
Children (under 12) - Free
Sat. Early Bird: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April

Date

Event

Place

Information

07-08CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
12-15International Quarter Horse Show
c/o Mark Harrell
(618)397-1388		Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
14Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14-15Art Show
c/o Edward Martin
(217)652-2873		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children - Free
14-15Neuhoff Media Spring Lawn & Garden Sale
c/o Danielle Outlaw
(217)528-3033		Exposition Building Admission: Free
Sat.: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
14-15SCSWCD Annual Tree Sale
c/o Barbara Mendenhall
(217)241-6635		Tech Town Admission: Free
Sat.: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
15Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 & under) - Free
21March of Dimes March for Babies
c/o Lori Christopherson
(217)303-8876		Orr Building Admission: Free
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
21MDA Walk
c/o Amber Lannert
(217)351-1853		Exposition Building Admission: Free
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26-29Illinois Quarter Horse Assoc. Spring Show
c/o Joe Glassford
(618)643-3858		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:30 am - 9:30 pm
27Lutheran High School Gala/Auction
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28IL Native Plant Society Plant Sale
c/o Mary Ring
(217)243-6055		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28-29Boy Scouts Lincoln Pilgrimage
Infield-mile Track NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

02IDOA Earth Stewardship Day
Happy Hollow Bandstand Exposition Building Illinois Building Main Floor Foodarama Gate 2 Area Labor Pavilion - East Labor Pavilion - West Lincoln Stage Midway Area (ea Section) Tech Town NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05Springfield Civic Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
c/o Angela Oldfield
(217)546-0772		Tech Town Admission: Free
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
05Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05Williamsville H.S. Prom
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05-06Carousel Connection Dressage Show I & II
c/o Lorna Donahue
(309)444-8412		Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
10IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
11-13NIAHAC Arabian Horse Show
c/o Charlotte Kletecka
(815)389-0120		Coliseum Admission: Free
Fri. & Sat.: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun.: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
12Lanphier H.S. Prom
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12MMA - Warrior Concepts Freedom Fight Series
c/o Jennifer Ward
(217)698-8040		Exposition Building Admission: $30.00
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
12Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13Illini Bird Fanciers Bird Fair
c/o Karen Williams
(217)391-4673		Tech Town Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (under 14) - Free
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
16Central Illinois Senior Celebration
c/o Debbie Deopere
(217)787-9234		Orr Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
17IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18-20Antique Show
c/o J.R. Angevine
(217)546-7557		Orr Building Admission: $6.00
Fri.: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
19Springfield Jaycees International Beer Festival
c/o Erin Vincent
(217)836-9281		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: TBA
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19-20Midwest Classic Paso Fino Horse Show
c/o Rick Meyer
(618)667-9909		Coliseum Admission: Free
Sat.: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
24IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
25-26IMDA Springfield TT Motorcycle Races
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(217)753-8866		Multi-purpose Arena Admission: 5/25 - Amateur TT
Adults - TBA / Children - TBA
Racing starts @ 5:00 pm
Admission 5/26 - TT National
Adults - $30 advance / $35 race week
Children (12 & under) - $5.00
Racing starts @ 7:00 pm
26Lutheran H.S. Graduation Party
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(217)753-8866		Grandstand Admission: Adults - $30.00 advance
Adults - $35.00 race week
Children (12 & under) - $5.00 bleacher
Children (12 & under) - $30.00 reserved
Gates open: 9:00 am
Racing starts: 1:00 pm
30-06/03IL/Arab Inc. Arabian Horse Show
c/o Russell Derango
(217)377-3560		Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
31IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

02Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
09ISOBA Spring Preview Horse Racing
c/o Jane Cross
(618)843-4476		One-mile Track & Grandstand Admission: Free
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
09Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-16Midwest Charity Horse Show
c/o Judy Kjellander
(217)793-0670		Artisans Building Coliseum Admission: Free
11:00 am and 7:00 pm daily
14IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
21IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
22-23American Oxford Sheep Show & Sale
c/o Mary Blome
(217)325-3515		Goat Barn Admission: Free
Time: TBA
22-23Banner Sale Management Sheep Show & Sale
c/o Greg Deakin
(309)785-5058		Sheep Barn - North Admission: Free
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
23American Cancer Society Relay for Life
c/o
(217)523-4503		Exposition Building Admission: Free
6:00 pm - 6:00 am
23Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24Sangamon Co. Farm Bureau Appreciation Day
Foodarama NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27-30CPS National Pig Show
c/o Jack Wall
(309)691-0151		Swine Barn Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
28IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
30Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
July

Date

Event

Place

Information

05IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
05-08Region XI Arabian Horse Show
c/o Dave Waggoner
(309)338-5128		Coliseum Artisans Building Admission: Free
8:00 am - 10:00 pm daily
06-08CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
12IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
14Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
24-29ISF Junior Horse Show
c/o Durinda Kirby
(217)782-1524		Coliseum
26IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August

Date

Event

Place

Information

02IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
10-19Illinois State Fair
c/o
(217)782-6661		Entire Grounds
23IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
25-26Centerline Dressage Horse Show
c/o John Simpson
(217)793-6810		Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily
29-09/01Jubilee Regional Championship Morgan Horse Show
c/o Frederick Nava
(781)585-9006		Coliseum Admisson: Free
8:00 am - 12:00 am daily
30IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
31-09/01IMDA Springfield Short Track Motorcycle Races
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(218)853-8866		Multi-purpose Arena Admission: 8/31 - Amateur Races
Adults - TBA / Children - TBA
Racing starts @ 5:00 pm
Admission: 9/1 - Short Track National
Adulst - $30 advance / $35 race week
Children (12 & under) - $5.00
Racing starts @ 7:00 pm
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

01-02Artistry in Wood
c/o Karl Weidhuner
(217)546-8792		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
02IMDA Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race
c/o Tommra Kiesow
(217)753-8866		Grandstand Admission: Adults - $30.00 advance
Adults - $35.00 race week
Children (12 & under) - $5.00 GA only
Children (12 & under) - $30.00 reserved
Gates open: 9:00 am
Racing starts: 1:00 pm
06IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
07-09Abu Arabian Horse Show
c/o Kathy Root
(708)946-2567		Coliseum Admission: Free
Time: TBA
08IL Patriot Guard - Gathering of the Guard 2012
c/o Jim Sodaro
(217)280-0655		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Free
8:00 am - 12:00 am
08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
13-15Children's Consignment Sale
c/o Julie Rhoads
(417)496-5837		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Free
Thurs. & Fri.: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat.: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
13-15National Show Horse Finals
c/o Cindy Clinton
(937)962-4336		Coliseum Artisans Building Admission: Free
8:00 am - 11:00 pm daily
15Whitetails Unlimited Banquet
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24-27Carriage Travel Club Grand National Rally
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27IDOA 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
30Illini Bird Fanciers Bird Fair
c/o Karen Williams
(217)391-4673		Tech Town Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (Under 14) - Free
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

03Capital Area Education Fair
c/o Nancy Penk
(217)629-6003		Orr Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
04IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
05-07Youth Charity Horse Show
c/o Pat Harms
(217)629-9587		Coliseum
06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06-07LOESS Rock, Fossil & Gem Show
c/o Steve Morse
(217)622-3484		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $2.00
Seniors - $1.00
Children (12 and under) - Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
11IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)783-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
12-14CCTC Dog Agility Trial
c/o Marilyn Steward
(217)793-8352		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
13Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13-14ECA Hunting & Trade Show
c/o Bob Leckrone
(618)495-2572		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children - Free w/ parent
Sat.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
14Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 & under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
18IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18-21Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show
c/o Joy Meierhans
(630)557-2575		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Artisans Building Coliseum
19-22Prairieland Cluster Dog Show
c/o Pat Howard
(217)762-7441		Exposition Building Tech Town Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (under 12) - $1.00
Seniors - $1.00
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
20Memorial's Be Aware Women's Fair
c/o Tiffany Lowers
(217)788-3233		Orr Building Admission: $4.00
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
20-21IL Feline Fanciers Cat Show
c/o Norma Jean Bromwell
(217)546-8370		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (2-12) - $2.00
Seniors - $3.00
Sat.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
27Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27-28ALQMA Quarter Midget Racing
c/o Greg Pettit
(217)414-9506		Coliseum Admission: Free
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

03Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
03-04CCQMA Quarter Midget Races
c/o Bill Moore
(217)525-2725		Coliseum Admission: Free
Sat.: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun.: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
03-04Dog Agility Trial
c/o Laurie Glencross
(217)423-3438		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
06Polling Place for Election Day
c/o Stacey Kern
(217)535-3235		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Free
6:00 am - 7:00 pm
10Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17Holiday Farmer's Market
c/o Lindsay Record
(217)528-1563		Artisans Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
17-25Memorial's Festival of Trees
c/o Amanda Johnson
(217)788-3293		Orr Building Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (3-12) - $2.00
Seniors (65+) - $3.00 on Senior Day
10:00 am - 8:00 pm except:
11/22 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and
11/25 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
18Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 & under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
23-25CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
December

Date

Event

Place

Information

09Giant Flea Market
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $1.25
Children (12 & under) - Free
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
15Holiday Farmer's Market
c/o Lindsay Record
(217)528-1563		Artisans Building Admission: Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2013


September

Date

Event

Place

Information

06IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

 
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. TOLL FREE 866-807-7918
Email Terry.Park@illinois.gov

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