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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2019


December

Date

Event

Place

Information

14HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE
c/o Ashlie Midiri
(217)836-1345		Illinois Building Main Floor 11am-4pm
14Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
c/o Lori Theilen
(217)816-3835		Orr Building 9am-4pm
Admission:
Adults $4.00
Ages 13-18 $2.00
Ages under 13 FREE
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2020


January

Date

Event

Place

Information

04-05ECA HUNTING & TRADE SHOW
c/o Bob Leckrone 		Orr Building
11Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11-12MIDWEST SPEED EXPO
c/o Terry Young 		Orr Building www.midwestspeed.net
18Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
25FESTIVAL OF MAIDENS
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
25Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February

Date

Event

Place

Information

01Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07-09JURASSIC QUEST
c/o Matt Yost
(936)588-3332		Coliseum Expo Building Friday 3pm-8pm
Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9am-7pm
Visit jurassicquest.com for more info
09ABATE SWAP MEET & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
c/o Mark Werries 		Orr Building
15GO KART SWAP MEET
c/o John Clem
(309)241-0504		Orr Building
15IL PORK YOUTH DAY
Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
16GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
19-23ILLINOIS BEEF EXPO
c/o Doug Turner
(217)787-4280		Livestock Center - Dnstairs Ring Coliseum Livestock Center Exhibit Area Artisans Building Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring
22DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUET
c/o Jim King 		Orr Building 11:00am-4:30pm
Admission: $20.00
22Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor 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
29Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March

Date

Event

Place

Information

06-08IL HORSE FAIR
c/o Tony Troyer
(815)530-4464		Coliseum Expo Building Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring
07ATHENS SPORTS BOOSTER
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13-14HOBNOB MARKET
c/o Scott Snelling
(765)230-0769		Expo Building March 6: 4pm-9pm
March 7: 9am-4pm
14Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
15SPRINGFIELD TRAIN FAIR
c/o Raymond Moser 		Orr Building
20-21QUILT SHOW
c/o Burma Jones 		Orr Building
21Private Event
Sale Barn 26 NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
21-22ALPACA SHOW
c/o Rhonda Leinberger
(217)632-2590		Expo Building
24-28IDNR - ARCHERY TOURNAMENT
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
April

Date

Event

Place

Information

04Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
04-05CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
04-05RABBIT SHOW
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
04-05SPRING LAWN & GARDEN SALE
c/o Andrew Harby
(217)528-3033		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 8-5
Sunday 9-4
11Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
16-19YEDA NATIONALS
c/o Laura Smith 		Coliseum
18SHS Prom
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18THE SCHOOL OF WIZARDRY & ENCHANTMENT
c/o Blaine Kemp
(217)361-4621		Orr Building 10am-4pm
18Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18-1911TH ANNUAL HOLISTIC FAIR
c/o Darlene Anderson
(217)698-2776		Illinois Building Main Floor 10am-5pm
20-25TRADING HANDS KIDS SALE
c/o Julie Rhoads
(414)496-5837		Orr Building
23-25NATIONAL CLYDESDALE SALE
Coliseum The Shed NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24-26PROGRESS CITY CLUSTER DOG SHOW
c/o Merle Taylor
(217)621-5169		Expo Building 8am-6pm
25Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
25-262020 Springfield Arabian Horse Value Show
c/o John Simpson 		Coliseum Covered Arena
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

02ART VENDOR SHOW
c/o Marlene Bauman
(217)899-0275		Orr Building
02ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
02WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
02-03APPALOOSA HORSE SHOW
c/o Robbin Nickelson 		Coliseum Covered Arena 7:30am-10:00pm each day
For questions contact
Jenni King (309) 219-2119
02-03CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring
03FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
c/o Heather Piepenburg 		Expo Building
08-10NIAHAC ARABIAN HORSE SHOW
c/o Charlotte Kletecka
(314)719-6447		Coliseum
09IL NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
c/o Mary Ring
(217)243-6055		Commodity Pavilion
09Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14-17REGION XI ARABIAN SPORTHORSE SHOW
c/o John Simpson
(217)891-6656		Coliseum
15-17AKC ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden 		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
16Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20SENIOR CELEBRATION
c/o Jean Welch 		Orr Building
22-23SHORT TRACK TT RACES
c/o Steve Nace 		Multi Purpose Arena
22-25AMERICAN SUPERCAMP
Coliseum NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
23Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
28-30ATHS CONVENTION & TRUCK SHOW
c/o Lea Ann Reed
(816)891-9900		Gate 2 Area Artisans Building Expo Building Infield Of 1/2 Mile Track www.aths.org
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

05-06GOAT SHOW
Sheep Barn North NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
05-07ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
c/o J.R. Angevine
(386)822-0557		Orr Building
06Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
09-13MIDWEST CHARITY HORSE SHOW
c/o Carole Kennedy
(217)414-1900		Coliseum
10SUMMIT OF HOPE
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-14CCTC AKC DOG OBEDIENCE TRIAL
c/o Toni Frank 		Orr Building
20Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
20-21CENTERLINE DRESSAGE
c/o John Simpson 		Coliseum
27Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
July

Date

Event

Place

Information

01-05Region XI Arabian Championship Show
c/o Ryan Chambers 		Coliseum
03-05CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
04Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
18WRESTLING FOR A CURE
c/o Jason Willhite 		Illinois Building Main Floor 5pm-10pm
$5.00 Admission, All Ages
Facebook: Wrestling for a Cure 17
September

Date

Event

Place

Information

02-05JUBILEE MORGAN HORSE SHOW
c/o Sandy Sessink 		Coliseum Covered Arena W/ Coliseum 10am-10pm Daily
Free Admission
jubileemorganhorseshow.org
04-05SHORT TRACK TT RACES
c/o Steve Nace 		Multi Purpose Arena
05-06SANGAMON VALLEY WOODCARVERS
c/o Dave Rohe 		Illinois Building Main Floor
05-06SPRINGFIELD MILE
c/o Dave Kiesow
(217)891-0007		Grandstand Tickets: 217/632-0277
www.springfieldmile.org
06FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
c/o Heather Piepenburg 		Expo Building
10-12NATIONAL SHOW HORSE FINALS
c/o Cindy Clinton 		Artisans Building Coliseum
11-13CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
26Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
October

Date

Event

Place

Information

01-04MONARCH SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
c/o Donna Pettry-Smith
(520)991-6536		Coliseum Covered Arena W/ Coliseum
03Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
03Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
03-04LOESS ROCK GEM & FOSSIL SHOW
c/o Ed Wagner
(309)838-7782		Orr Building
07Capital Area Education Fair
c/o Nancy Penk
(217)629-6003		Orr Building 9:00am-11:00am & 12:30pm-2:00pm
10Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10Wedding Reception
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15-18ALL BREED DOG SHOW
c/o Steve Hayden
(217)725-3647		Expo Building FREE ADMISSION
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
15-18MID-AMERICA MANE EVENT HORSE SHOW
c/o Stephanie Peterson
(612)708-9753		Artisans Building Coliseum Covered Arena W/ Coliseum Free Admission
www.midamericahorseshow.com
17-18CAT SHOW
c/o Cathy Dunham
(217)370-7871		Illinois Building Main Floor
17-18CCTC DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Mariliyn Steward 		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring
23-25DOG AGILITY TRIAL
Barn 13 Arena NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
24Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
31Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
November

Date

Event

Place

Information

07Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
07Wedding Reception
Illinois Building Main Floor NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
15GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
21Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
27-29CPE DOG AGILITY TRIAL
c/o Chari Hopper
(217)585-0937		Livestock Center - Upstairs Ring FREE ADMISSION
NO UN-ENTERED DOGS ALLOWED
28Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
December

Date

Event

Place

Information

06FIRST SUNDAY MIDWEST BAZAAR
c/o Heather Piepenburg 		Orr Building
11UCM APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
13GIANT FLEA MARKET
c/o John Crouch
(217)529-6939		Illinois Building Main Floor
13HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2021


January

Date

Event

Place

Information

02Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February

Date

Event

Place

Information

20Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
April

Date

Event

Place

Information

24Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
May

Date

Event

Place

Information

15Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
22Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
June

Date

Event

Place

Information

05Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12Wedding Reception
Expo Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
August

Date

Event

Place

Information

28Wedding Reception
Expo Building