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The Coliseum
- History
- The Coliseum was constructed in 1901 and is a large, three-story, enclosed oval-shape amphitheater housing a show ring for horses. The first level is constructed of brick with limestone trim, which originally formed an open gallery of arched openings with pier walls. These were enclosed with glazed brick in 1958. Entry areas have permanent ticket windows. Other added conveniences include ADA accessibility, concession space, and restrooms.
This facility is ideal for horse shows, quarter midget racing, motorcycle training, and concerts. -
- Description
SPECIAL FEATURES
60,000 Square feet
Metal halide Lighting
Permanent Ticket Windows
116 x 241 Dirt Show Ring
Restrooms
Oval Shaped Amphitheater
Overhead Fans
Seating for 2,688
Office Space
Sound System Large Overhead Doors | CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Quarter Midget Racing
Concerts
Motorcycle Training
Softball Tournaments
Presidential Rallies
Cutting
Team Penning
Team Roping
BMX Clubs
Rodeo
Circus
ATV Racing |  | |
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Interior Panorama
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Rates
- Rates on this web page are subject to change.
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| Daily Rate: |
horse shows and/or non-income producing events - $650
income producing events - $1,500 guarantee and/or negotiated percentage |
Provision Includes: 15 tables, 90 chairs metered electric Additional Expenses: metered electric & gas Reservation of the Coliseum will require a non-refundable deposit of $150 or 30% of the total rental whicher is greater. The deposit shall be payable with the completed application. All written reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 days. The deposit will be applied to the facility rental costs.
NON-FAIR EVENTS USAGE APPLICATIONS
- Any application received by the Non-Fair Events Office that is not completely filled out will be returned immediately. Please be sure to complete the entire application, indicating set up times, event times, dates and clean up times. Also be sure to indicate if you will be serving or selling alcohol. Number of tables and chairs MUST be indicated.
- SET UP / CLEAN UP
- Lessee shall be allowed set up and clean up times for preparation for the event. If more than one day is requested for set up or clean up, the rate of one-half of the daily rate per day will be assessed. The Department will determine the additional length of time allowed.
EQUIPMENT AND LABOR RATES - (EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
- The following equipment is available from the Illinois State Fairgrounds upon request. All equipment MUST be requested on the Non-Fair Events Usage Application. The equipment rental fee, plus labor fees for delivery/pick-up are additional expenses.
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Barricades |
$ 5.00 |
Concrete Barriers |
$ 20.00 |
Picnic Tables |
$ 4.00 |
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Bleachers (50 seats) |
$50.00 |
Crowd Control Gates |
$ 15.00 |
Podiums |
$10.00 |
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Bleachers (143 seats) |
$75.00 |
Easels |
$ 1.00 |
Risers (4' x 8' or 6' x 6') |
$20.00 |
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Bulletin Boards |
$ 5.00 |
Fans (box) |
$ 5.00 |
Rodeo Gates |
$10.00 |
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Bucking Chutes |
$50.00 |
Fans (pedestal) |
$ 10.00 |
Snow Fencing (per roll) |
$ 3.00 |
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Calf Chutes |
$50.00 |
Horse Jumps |
$ 10.00 |
Tables (extra) 5' x 30" |
$ 3.00 |
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Cattle Head Chutes |
$25.00 |
Information Booths |
$ 25.00 |
Ticket Booths |
$25.00 |
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Cattle Panels |
$10.00 |
Judges Tables |
$ 5.00 |
Turn Styles |
$25.00 |
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Chairs (extra) |
$ 1.00 |
Livestock Scales |
$250.00 |
White Picket Fence |
$ 8.00 |
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Coat Racks |
$ 5.00 |
Livestock Tanks |
$ 5.00 |
Wood Counters |
$ 5.00 |
Limited six-foot long and five-foot long banquet tables and chairs are available in designated facilities on the fairgrounds. If additional tables and chairs are desired, you MUST request them in advance through the Non-Fair Events Office. If approved, there is a cost for rental and labor to deliver and pick up any additional equipment or items requested. Any special utilities, crafts labor, services, materials, delivery or pick up will be additional expenses.
- CONCERT SET-UP RATES
Equipment rental and labor rates for the set-up of risers and crowd control gates for concerts held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds are charged in the following package plans:
| Package A - $2,860.00 |
Package B - $2,470.00 |
Package C - $1,820.00 |
Package D - $962.00 |
80 Risers
30 Crowd Control Gates |
75 Risers
20 Crowd Control Gates |
36 Risers
34 Crowd Control Gates |
25 Risers
12 Crowd Control Gates |
Extra risers or crowd control gates may be added to a package at a rate of $26.00 per item (includes labor). If less than 25 risers and 12 crowd control gates (Package D) are required for set-up, individual equipment rental and prevailing wage rates will apply. Package rate also includes electrician overtime to turn power on and off for concert unless an electrician is needed for the duration of the concert. Then, electrician labor will be charged at the prevailing wage rate with a minimum 3 hours charged.
The following rates are prevailing wage rates approved by CMS and are subject to change.
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LABOR CHARGES |
HOURLY RATE |
OVERTIME RATE |
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Carpenter |
$28.29 |
$42.44 |
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Electrician |
$33.51 |
$50.27 |
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Grounds Crew Labor |
$14.80 |
$22.20 |
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Laborer |
$25.50 |
$38.25 |
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Operator |
$30.45 |
$45.68 |
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Painter |
$27.45 |
$41.18 |
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Plumber |
$36.09 |
$54.14 |
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Track Maintainer |
$23.60 |
$35.40 |
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Security |
$22.61 |
$33.92 |
- CONCESSION / VENDOR RATES - RATE IS $5.00 PER FRONT FOOT (10' MINUMUM) PER DAY OR NEGOTIATED PERCENTAGE OF GROSS RECEIPTS PLUS APPLICABLE ELECTRIC FEES
- Lessees of facilities desiring food and/or beverage concession space must provide the Non-Fair Events Office with the names and addresses of such concessions. Such concessions shall contract directly with the Non-Fair Events Office. The fee is $5.00 per front foot per day (10' minimum) or a negotiated percentage of gross receipts. $1 million general liability insurance with the IL Dept. of Agriculture listed as additional insured is required for all such concessions. All concessionaires must contract with the Non-Fair Events Office prior to said event. All food vendors offering food at an event that is open to the public must contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at least two weeks prior to said event.
- ELECTRIC FEES FOR ALL CONCESSIONS/VENDORS/EXHIBITS -- $30.00 ELECTRICAL HOOKUP FEE FOR ALL OUTSIDE HOOK-UPS PLUS DAILY ELECTRIC CHARGES AS FOLLOWS:
- 30 amps - $10.00 per day,
60 amps - $15.00 per day, and
100 amps - $25.00 per day
- INSURANCE -- $1 MILLION DOLLAR POLICY IS REQUIRED
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| General Liability - |
$250,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $250,000.00 property damage. In addition, Lessee should have Workmen's Compensation in the amount required by law, if applicable. |
| Dram Shop - |
$500,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 combined; $500,000.00 property damage and $500,000.00 loss of support. | THE IL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE LISTED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED FOR GENERAL LIABILITY AND DRAM SHOP.
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