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Auto Racing

Watch the best of USAC Silver Crown Series as well as the best ARCA Sportsman Nationals series.

 

 
Arena

The Multi-Purpose Arena (MPA) is home to rodeos, motocross and motor cycle races, truck and tractor pulls, demotion derbies and much more.
Free Entertainment Stages

A wide variety of shows, contests and talents are in store for you at our free entertainment stages.

 
Twilight Parade

Each year, the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches proudly announcing the ten day annual showcase of Illinois Agriculture and unique entertainment. 
Grounds Entertainment

Find the time and location of the various grounds entertainment around the fairgrounds.

 

 
Harness Racing

The Illinois racetrack, known as one of the fastest dirt tracks in the world, hosts a large venue of great horse racing at this year's fair.

 
Grandstand

The Grandstand was rebuilt in 1927, and is known for holding an assortment of concerts, horse and automobile races.  The north and south interiors accommodates vendors, displays and organizations.

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Contact Information

Emmerson Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 19427,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427

Contact Us

217-782-6661 (Voice)
866-287-2999 (TDD)
217-782-9115 (Fax)

Jerry Costello II, Director
Rebecca Clark, Manager

Additional Fair Info

Related Sites

Illinois Department of Agriculture

Duquoin State Fair

 

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