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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2018


September

Date

Event

Place

Information

27ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FARMERS' MARKET
c/o IL Department of Agriculture
(217)782-6675		The Shed
27-29AWAKEN THE DAWN
c/o Kathy Robb
(202)871-9374		Gate 2 Area www.awakenthedawn.org
tentamerica18@outlook.com
29Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
29Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
29Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

03CAPITAL AREA EDUCATION FAIR
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
03NAPA TOOL & EQUIPMENT DEALER SHOW
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
04ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FARMERS' MARKET
c/o IL Department of Agriculture
(217)782-6675		The Shed
05-07YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum Covered Arena
06ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA 5K WALK/RUN
c/o Michelle Pulce
(217)741-8375		Commodity Pavilion 7:30am-11:30am
Adults $25.00
Children $5.00
06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06-07LOESS ROCK GEM & FOSSIL SHOW
c/o Steve Morse
(217)622-3484		Orr Building Oct.6: 10am-6pm
Oct.7: 10am-5pm
Adults $2, Seniors $1
Children 12 and Under FREE
11ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FARMERS' MARKET
c/o IL Department of Agriculture
(217)782-6675		The Shed
12-13Gujarati Samaj Navratri Event
The Shed NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-14CCTC DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Marilyn Steward 		Coliseum Covered Arena 7:00am-5:00pm
Free Admission
13ACS MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
c/o Katie Champion 		Commodity Pavilion
13MEMORIAL'S BE AWARE WOMEN'S FAIR
c/o Tiffany Lowers
(217)788-3321		Orr Building
13Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18-21MID-AMERICA MANE EVENT HORSE SHOW
c/o Stephanie Peterson 		Artisans Building Coliseum Covered Arena
18-21PRAIRELAND CLASSIC DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8 am to 6 pm
20Midwest Hackney Pony Sale
Stabling Barn - 18 F Stabling Barn - 18 G Stabling Barn - 18 H Livestock Center Upstairs Ring NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20-21CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor 10:00am-4:00pm both days
Adults: $5.00
Seniors: $4.00
Children: $3.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
20-21ECA HUNTING & TRADE SHOW
c/o Bob Leckrone 		Orr Building Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm
Admission: $6.00
Children Free w/ Paid Adult
www.ecahuntingandtradeshows.com
27Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27-28ALQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
Coliseum Covered Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

03Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
03-04CCQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
c/o Brian Turner 		Coliseum Covered Arena FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
03-04CPE Dog Agility Trial
c/o Chari Hopper 		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring 8:00am-4:00pm
Free Admission
No Un-Entered Dogs Allowed
www.decaturdogclub.org
06GENERAL ELECTION
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10OUT IN THE BARN HOLIDAY MARKET
c/o Brenda Eichhorn
(309)229-8388		Expo Building 9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults $4.00
Children 14 and Under Free
10Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
16-17HOBNOB MARKET
c/o Hobnob Market
(765)230-0769		Expo Building Friday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Adults $15.00/Seniors $5.00
Children 12 and Under FREE
www.hobnobmarket.com
17Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17-25FESTIVAL OF TREES
c/o Amanda Johnson 		Orr Building www.memorialsfestivaloftrees.com
18GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$1.50 Admission
Children 12 & under FREE
24Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
30-12/02CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring 8:00am-4:00pm
FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
December

Date

Event

Place

Information

01Wedding Reception
Artisans Building Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
02FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
c/o Heather Piepenburg 		Orr Building 8:00am-4:00pm
facebook.com/firstsundaymidwestbazaar
07UCM CUSTOMER APPRECIATION HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$1.50 Admission
Children 12 & Under FREE
09HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
c/o Lori Theilen
(217)816-3835		Orr Building 9am-4pm
Adults: $4.00
Children 13 and Under: FREE
15Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2019


January

Date

Event

Place

Information

12-13MIDWEST SPEED EXPO
c/o Terry Young
(217)553-1964		Orr Building
19GO KART SWAP MEET
c/o Jon Clem
(309)241-0504		Orr Building
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20GIANT FLEA MARKET
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26Powerlifting Meet
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February

Date

Event

Place

Information

03FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15WHITETAILS UNLIMITED
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17ABATE SWAP MEETS
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
21-24ILLINOIS BEEF EXPO
c/o Doug Turner
(217)787-4280		Livestock Center - Dnstairs Ring Artisans Building Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Coliseum Covered Arena Sale Barn 26 - 4 Day Show Livestock Center - Exhibit/tie Out
22IL SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22-24THE BOAT SHOW IN SPRINGFIELD
c/o Jeff Smith
(217)341-1730		Orr Building Admission Adults $5.00
Seniors $5.00
Children 12 & under FREE
Friday 2 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
www.theboatshowinspringfield.com
26CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

02Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
16Wedding & Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
23ANCIENT ATHLETICS COMPETITION
c/o Merl Lawless
(217)415-8324		Coliseum
23Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24SPRINGFIELD TRAIN FAIR
c/o Raymond Moser
(217)544-4295		Orr Building www.springfieldtrainfair.com
Early Bird Shopping @ 9am - $10
10am - 4pm - $5
Children 11 and Under - FREE
30Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
April

Date

Event

Place

Information

02CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06-07CCQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
c/o Brian Turner 		Coliseum Covered Arena FREE ADMISSION
Satirday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
06-07CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
13-14SPRING LAWN & GARDEN SALE
c/o Andrew Harby
(217)528-3033		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 8-5
Sunday 9-4
14GIANT FLEA MARKET
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24-27CHILDREN'S CONSIGMENT SALE
c/o Julie Rhoads
(417)496-5837		Orr Building Julie Rhoads
(417)496-5837
26-28AKC ALL-BREED DOG SHOWS
c/o Merle Taylor 		Expo Building 8:00am - 6:00pm
Free Admission
27Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27-28Lucky Tomcat Club Show
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor 9am-4pm
Admission: $5.00
Seniors: $4.00
Children 12 and under: $3.00
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

04ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
04Wedding Reception
Commodity Pavilion NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
04Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
04WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10MARDI GRAS IN MAY FUNDRAISER
c/o Vickie Smith
(217)836-3831		Artisans Building 5:30pm-11:30pm
Admission Fee: $50.00
www.ilcadv.org
10-12NIAHAC ARABIAN MAY IL HORSE SHOW
c/o Charlotte Kletecka
(815)389-0120		Coliseum Covered Arena FREE ADMISSION
Friday 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday 8 am to 9 pm
Sunday 8 am to 5 pm
11IL NATIVE PLANT SALE
c/o Mary Ring
(217)243-6055		Commodity Pavilion
11Wedding & Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor Illinois Building Theater NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15SENIOR CELEBRATION
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17-19AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
18Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19ILLINI BIRD FANCIERS
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Private Event
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
25Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)891-0007		Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www,springfieldmile.org
31-06/02ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
c/o J.R. Angvine
(386)822-0557		Orr Building
31-06/02ARABIAN CLASSIC
Barn 13 With Coliseum Coliseum Covered Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

01Wedding & Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08GRACE FEST
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11ILLINOIS FFA DANCE
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11-15MIDWEST CHARITY HORSE SHOW
Livestock Center For Warm-up Barn 13 With Coliseum Coliseum Covered Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
21-22NATIONAL OXFORD SHEEP
Sheep Barn North NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22-23CENTERLINE DRESSAGE HORSE SHOW
Barn 13 With Coliseum Coliseum Covered Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
29Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
July

Date

Event

Place

Information

05-07CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
August

Date

Event

Place

Information

30-31SHORT TRACK TT RACES
Multi Purpose Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

01FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
01SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)891-0007		Grandstand Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
07Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-14NATIONAL SHOW HORSE FINALS
c/o Cindy Clinton 		Artisans Building Coliseum Covered Arena
14Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15IL BIRD FANCIERS
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18-21CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE
c/o Julie Rhoads
(417)496-5837		Orr Building
21MUSIC TRIVIA FUNDRAISER
c/o Jenifer Badman
(217)899-7596		Illinois Building Main Floor 5pm-11pm
www.facebook.com/every_day_for_emmie
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

05Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05-06LOESS ROCK GEM & FOSSIL SHOW
c/o Steve Morse
(217)622-3484		Orr Building
11-13YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum Covered Arena
12Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17-20ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
19ECA HUNTING & TRADE SHOW
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19-20CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor
19-20CCTC DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Marilyn Steward 		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring
24-27MID-AMERICA MANE EVENT HORSE SHOW
c/o Cheryl Rangel
(847)537-4743		Artisans Building Coliseum Covered Arena
26Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

02Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
02Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor Illinois Building Theater NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
02-03ALQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
c/o Greg Pettit
(217)414-9506		Coliseum Covered Arena
09Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09-10CCQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
Coliseum Covered Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
16Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
17GIANT FLEA MARKET
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
29-12/01CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
30Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
December

Date

Event

Place

Information

07Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
08GIANT FLEA MARKET
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2020


January

Date

Event

Place

Information

11Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18GO KART SWAP MEET
c/o Joh Clem
(309)241-0504		Orr Building
February

Date

Event

Place

Information

19-23ILLINOIS BEEF EXPO
c/o Doug Turner
(217)787-4280		Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
21IL SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BANKQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28-03/01THE BOAT SHOW IN SPRINGFILD
c/o Jeff Smith 		Orr Building Admission Adults $5.00
Seniors $5.00
Children 12 & under FREE
Friday 2 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
www.theboatshowinspringfield.com
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

15SPRINGFIELD TRAIN FAIR
c/o Raymond Moser 		Orr Building
20-21QUILT SHOW
c/o Burma Jones 		Orr Building
21ANCIENT ATHLETICS COMPETTITION
c/o Merl Lawless
(217)415-8324		Coliseum
April

Date

Event

Place

Information

04-05CCQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
c/o Brian Turner 		Coliseum FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
04-05CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
04-05SPRING LAWN & GARDEN SALE
c/o Andrew Harby
(217)528-3033		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 8-5
Sunday 9-4
25Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

02WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15-17AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden 		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
24SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)891-0007		Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www,soringfieldmile.org
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09ILLINOIS FFA DANCE
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-14CCTC AKC DOG OBEDIENCE TRIAL
c/o Toni Frank 		Orr Building
July

Date

Event

Place

Information

03-05CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

05Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
06SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)891-0007		Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
17-19NATIONAL SHOW HORSE FINALS
c/o Cindy Clinton 		Artisans Building Coliseum
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

03-04LOESS ROCK GEM & FOSSIL SHOW
c/o Steve Morse
(217)622-3484		Orr Building
09-11YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum
10Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
16-18ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
16-18CCTC DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Mariliyn Steward 		Coliseum
17-18CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunhaml
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor
22-25MID-AMERICA MANE EVENT HORSE SHOW
c/o Cheryl Rangel
(847)537-4743		Artisans Building Coliseum
31-11/01ALQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
Coliseum NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

07-08CCQMA QUARTER MIDGET RACES
c/o Brian Turner 		Coliseum FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
27-29CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2021


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

24-28ILLINOIS BEEF EXPO
c/o Doug Turner
(217)787-4280		Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
26IL SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

20ANCIENT ATHLETICS COMPETITION
c/o Merl Lawless
(217)415-8324		Coliseum
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

01WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
21-23AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
30SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)632-0277		Entire Fairgrounds Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

08ILLINOIS FFA DANCE
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

05SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)632-0277		Entire Fairgrounds Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
16-18NATIONAL SHOW HORSE FINALS
c/o Cindy Clinton 		Artisans Building Coliseum
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

08-10YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum
16-17CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunhaml
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor
22-24ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2022


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

23-27ILLINOIS BEEF EXPO
c/o Doug Turner
(217)787-4280		Artisans Building Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
25ILLINOIS SIMMENTAL ASSOCITATION BANQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

06SPRINGFIELD TRAIN FAIR
c/o Raymond Moser
(217)544-4295		Orr Building
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

20-22AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
29SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)632-0277		Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

14ILLINOIS FFA DANCE
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

04SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)632-0277		Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

07-09YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum
15-16CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor
21ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2023


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

22-26ILLINOIS BEEF ASSOCIATION EXPO
c/o Reid Blossom
(217)787-4280		Artisans Building Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
24IL SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

19-21AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

03SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)632-0277		 Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

06-08YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum
20-22ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
21-22CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2024


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

21-25ILLINOIS BEEF ASSOCIATION EXPO
c/o Reid Blossom
(217)787-4280		Artisans Building Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
23ILLINOIS SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

18-20AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

11-13YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum
19-20CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor
19-21ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2025


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

19-23ILLINOIS BEEF ASSOCIATION EXPO
c/o Reid Blossom
(217)787-4280		Artisans Building Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
21ILLINOIS SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

15-17AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

10-12YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum
16-18ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
18-19CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2026


February

Date

Event

Place

Information

25-03/01ILLINOIS BEEF ASSOCIATION EXPO
c/o Reid Blossom
(217)787-4280		Artisans Building Coliseum Livestock Center Upstairs Ring Livestock Center Sale Ring (down) Livestock Center Exhibit Area
27iILLINOIS SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

09-11YOUTH CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Pat Harms
(217)496-3282		Coliseum