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ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
  Building on the State Fairgrounds    Non-Fair Facility Rentals,  

Dates subject to change.

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
NON-FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE 2012


May

Date

Event

Place

Information

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: $10.00
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
19Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19WIU Hoof & Horn Club Swine Show
c/o Mark Hoge
(309)298-2537		Swine Barn Admission: Free
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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
20IPSC Jackpot Junior Swine Show
c/o Lyle Dorjahn
(217)725-3565		Swine Barn Admission: Free
7:00 am - 6:00 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
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
29-06/01AMA Racing Grand National Championships
c/o Steve Nace
(270)442-7532		One-mile & 1/2 Mile Tracks, Mpa Admission: Pit Passes - $15 / day or
$50 / week Children (under 5) - Free
Tues., 5/29 - One-Mile Track
Wed., 5/30 - TT Race
Thurs., 5/31 - Short Track Race
Fri., 6/1 - One-Half Mile Track
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

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 Event
c/o Jane Cross
(618)843-4476		One-mile Track & Grandstand Admission: Free
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
12Illinois State FFA Convention Dance
Orr Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12-16Midwest Charity Horse Show
c/o Judy Kjellander
(217)793-0670		Artisans Building 1063Coliseum Admission: Free
11:00 am and 6:30 pm daily
14IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18-21American Coach Assoc. Great Lakes Chapter Rally
Artisans Building 3567Campground NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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 Michael Baird
(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 3476Commodity 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

04-08Region XI Arabian Horse Show
c/o Dave Waggoner
(309)338-5128		Artisans Building 990Coliseum Admission: Free
8:00 am - 10:00 pm daily
05IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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
10-21ISF Western Horse Show
c/o Durinda Kirby
(217)782-1524		Coliseum Admission: Free
7/11 - AQHA Division
7/13 - 7/14 - NCHA Cutting
7/16 - 7/17 - NHRA Reining
7/18 - Appaloosa Division
7/19 - 7/20 - Paint Division
7/21 - Team Roping Open Division
12IDOA Farmers' Market
c/o Kristi Jones
(217)785-4873		Commodity Pavilion Admission: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
14ISF Museum Fndtn. Corn Dog Kickoff
c/o Pam Gray
(217)415-4408		Orr Building Admission: $40.00 advance
$50.00 at the door
Children (12 and under) - Free
5:30 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 Meat Goat Producers Fall Goat Gala
c/o Deric Wetherell
(217)898-9358		Sheep Barn - North Admission: Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
09Ansar Shrine Family Picnic
Orr 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 3390Artisans Building Admission: Free
8:00 am - 11:00 pm daily
15Team Warrior Concepts Mixed Martial Arts Event
c/o Jennifer Ward
(217)698-8040		Exposition Building Admission: $30.00
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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
22-23Micro Brew Exposition
c/o Rob McPeek
(217)823-2176		Exposition Building Admission: $7.00 / day or
$12.00 / weekend
Sat.: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun.: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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
29Pet Fest
c/o Amy Nelson
(217)753-5400		Exposition Building Admission: Adults - $3.00
Children (12 & under) - Free
Time: TBA
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 2310Artisans Building 2310Coliseum
19-22Prairieland Cluster Dog Show
c/o Pat Howard
(217)762-7441		Exposition Building 2987Tech 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
03-04Craft Show
c/o Cara Severit
(618)628-7878		Illinois Building Main Floor Admission: Adults - $2.00
Children - Free
Sat.: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: 10:00 am - 4:00 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
10-11Springfield Riverside Alpacafest
c/o Rhonda Leinberger
(217)632-2590		Exposition Building Admission: Free
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
18CCTC Variable Surface Tracking Test
Gate 2 Area NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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
24Go-Kart Racing Event
c/o Bill Wond
(217)848-0283		Coliseum Admission: Adults - $5.00
Children (under 5) - Free
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
24Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
December

Date

Event

Place

Information

01Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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
31Wedding Reception
Artisans Building NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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



For more information contact:
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. or e:mail tpark@agr.state.il.us

Questions or comments.

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State of Illinois Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
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