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Stabling Barns

History
The fairgrounds has 916 stalls located over 28 barns throughout the fairgrounds. The number of stalls per barn varies. All barns provide quality stabling facilities.

BARN 13
 
click for larger picture This barn was constructed in 1909 and is complete with a 181 x 111 dirt show ring, oversized round arched entrances, and restrooms. This facility is excellent for horse warm-up, horse stabling, cattle storage, and livestock seminars.

The structure underwent major renovation in 1995 and in 1997. This consisted of window installation, wall and roof replacement, and new restroom facilities.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
22,000 Square Feet
Metal Halide Lighting
Oversized Round Arched Entrances
181 x 111 Dirt Show Ring
Restrooms
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Cattle Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$220 per event

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 14
 
click for larger picture This barn was constructed in 1999 and is complete with 122 – 10 x 10 stalls, a small dirt warm-up ring, wash racks, restrooms with shower facilities, and a large overhead door.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
10 x 10 Stalls
Metal Halide Lighting
Restrooms with Shower Facilities
Dirt Warm-Up Ring
Large Overhead Door
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Horse Stabling
Garden Tractor Events
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$27.50/stall per event(1-3 days)
$30.00/stall per event(4 days)
$32.00/stall per event(5 days)

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARNS 16 A - B
 
click for larger picture Each barn in this series contains 22 stalls. They are single-story stabling barns with concrete flooring and a brick and wood frame roof structure. They were constructed in 1935.

The gable ends contain swinging doors that open to a center isle that the stalls line.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Incandescent Lighting
44 Total Stalls
Electric and Water Utilities
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$220 per event per building (1-3 days)
$250 per event per building (4 days)
$275 per event per building (5 days)
Provision Included: 22 stalls/building

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 17
 
click for larger picture This barn is one story and contains 14 stalls. It is has a timber frame and is set at right angles. Ventilator walls that contain four light sashes top the roof altered with wooden sash. Double sliding doors on the ends of the barn open to the central aisle accompanied by rows of wooden stalls.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Incandescent Lighting
14 Stalls
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Llama Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$220 per event
Provision Included: 14 stalls

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 18 A - H
 
click for larger picture The barns in this series have 181 available stalls. The number of stalls per barn varies. They were established in 1913 and originally stabled the 106th Calvary Unit.

Double wooden swinging doors are found in each barn for horse entrance. They are brick single story facilities with load breaking walls and concrete floors, which makes them great for stabling purposes.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Incandescent Lighting
181 Stalls
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
See table

Additional Expenses: metered electric


STABLING BARNS

1 – 3 DAY EVENT 4 DAY EVENT 5 DAY EVENT PROVISIONS INCLUDED

18 A

$550.00

$625.00

$675.00

22 stalls

18 B

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

27 stalls

18 C

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

27 stalls

18 D

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

27 stalls

18 E

$440.00

$500.00

$550.00

18 stalls

18 F

$330.00

$375.00

$425.00

16 stalls (portables)

18 G

$440.00

$500.00

$550.00

19 stalls (portables)

18 H

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

28 stalls (portables)


BARN 19
 
click for larger picture This show horse barn was constructed in 1905. It is one and a half stories and contains 23 stalls. It has a wood frame with an end gable roof. There is a central aisle that is accompanied by horse stalls.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Incandescent Lighting
23 Stalls
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Llama Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$550 per event per building (1-3 days)
$625 per event per building (4 days)
$675 per event per building (5 days)
Provision Included: 23 stalls

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 20 A - B
 
click for larger picture These horse barns were constructed in 1905. They are one and a half stories and have wood frames with end gable roofs. There are central aisles that are accompanied by horse stalls.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Cattle Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$220 per event per building (1-3 days)
$250 per event per building (4 days)
$275 per event per building (5 days)
Provision Included: 20A 69 stalls
20B 71 stalls

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 21
 
click for larger picture This horse barn was constructed in 1905. Similar to barn 20, it is one and a half stories. It has a wood frame with an end gable roof. There is a central aisle that is accompanied by horse stalls.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
Cattle Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$220 per event per building (1-3 days)
$250 per event per building (4 days)
$275 per event per building (5 days)
Provision Included: 43 stalls

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 25 A - K
 
click for larger picture The barns in this series were constructed in 1928. They are brick, one-story barns with wooden frames and asphalt shingled roofs. Stalls flank the central aisles. Combined, the barns contain 278 stalls.

The 106th Calvary Unit was originally stabled in this series.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Metal Halide Lighting
278 Stalls Total
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
25A   $500/event   23 stalls
See table below

Additional Expenses: metered electric


STABLING BARNS

1 – 3 DAY EVENT 4 DAY EVENT 5 DAY EVENT PROVISIONS INCLUDED

25 A

$550.00

$625.00

$675.00

23 stalls

25 B

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

25 stalls

25 C

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

25 stalls

25 D

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

25 stalls

25 E

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

30 stalls

25 F

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

30 stalls

25 G

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

30 stalls

25 H

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

30 stalls

25 J

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

30 stalls

25 K

$660.00

$725.00

$775.00

30 stalls


BARN 36
 
click for larger picture This barn was constructed in 1950. It is a timber frame barn complete with 35 stalls, front gable roofing and large double entrances on gable ends. Wooden doors with openings along the sides provide ventilation.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
35 Stalls
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$770 per event per building (1-3 days)
$835 per event per building (4 days)
$885 per event per building (5 days)
Provision Included: 35 stalls

Additional Expenses: metered electric


BARN 36E
 
click for larger picture This barn was constructed in 1999 and is complete with 122 – 10 x 10 stalls, a small dirt warm-up ring, wash racks, restrooms with shower facilities, and a large overhead door.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
36 Stalls
CLIENTELE
Horse Shows
RATES
Rates are subject to change.
$220 per event per building (1-3 days)
$250 per event per building (4 days)
$275 per event per building (5 days)
Provision Included: 36 stalls

Additional Expenses: metered electric


 

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Springfield, IL 62794-9281
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