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Illinois Building Senior Center
Located on Main Street just inside the Main Gate
Daily Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is pleased to host Illinois State Fair exhibitors and a variety of activities in the Illinois Building during the State Fair. There will be vendors offering free health screenings, giveaways, entertainment and daily Bingo. The building is air conditioned, has restrooms, and offers a limited number of motorized wheelchairs for rent.
Don't miss out on these great, fun contests:
- 8/17- The Not So Newlywed Game! Cash Prizes awarded for 1st Place - $100 and 2nd Place - $50 to the couple who answers the most questions correctly.
- 8/17 - Jeopardy Medicare Contest! Cash Prizes awarded for 1st Place - $150, 2nd Place $100 and 3rd Place $50.
2026 Illinois Building Entertainment Schedule
Thursday, August 13th
Mezzanine Area:
11:00 – 2:00 pm |
Bingo |
Friday, August 14th
Illinois Theater:
9:00 – 10:30 am |
Painting for FUN!! - Mezz |
10:30 - 12:00 pm |
Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir - Lobby |
12:00 - 12:45 pm |
Jr Bizz Pitch Competition - Young Entrepreneur Showcase –- Stage |
1:00 – 2:30 pm |
Ember – Lobby |
3:00 – 4:30 pm |
Hearts for One – Lobby |
Mezzanine Area:
11:00 – 2:00 pm |
Bingo |
Saturday, August 15th
Illinois Theater:
9:00 – 9:45 am |
Rush Center for Excellence in Aging – Lobby |
10:00 - 10:45 am |
The Fleming Academy of Performing Arts – Stage |
11:00 - 11:45 am |
Troupe Zahava (Belly Dance) - Stage |
Noon - 12:45 pm |
Lotus Fire (Belly Dance) - Stage |
1:00 - 1:45 pm |
Jan’s Dance Studio - Stage |
| 2:00 - 3:15 pm | Marshal-Putnam-Stark Show Choir - Lobby |
| 3:30 – 4:15 pm | Central Illinois Irish Dance – Stage |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Catholic Church Service - Stage |
Mezzanine Area:
11:00 – 2:00 pm |
Bingo |
Sunday, August 16th
Veterans Day
Illinois Theater:
| 9:00 - 10:00 am | Lutheran Church Services – Stage |
10:30 - 11:30 am |
Churches of Christ - Stage |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir - Lobby |
| 2:00 - 2:45 pm | IATP – Aging in Home – An Overview of the ICC Program – Lobby |
| 3:00 - 3:45 pm | Springfield Dance - Stage |
| 4:00 - 4:45 pm | Dance Creation Dance Studio - Stage |
Mezzanine Area:
10:00 – 2:00 pm |
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois - Free Kidney Screenings |
| 11:00 – 2:00 pm | Bingo |
Monday, August 17th
Senior Day
9:45 – 10:15 am |
Tip Top Tappers - Stage |
10:30 – 11:00 am |
Opening remarks by Director - Lobby |
11:00 – 12:00 am |
Multi Sector Planning – Stage |
12:00 - 1:30 pm |
The Not So Newlywed Game |
2:00 – 2:45 pm |
Jeopardy Medicare Contest |
| 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Free Movie “My Momma Joe” - Panel Discussion following the movie. – Stage |
Mezzanine Area:
10:00 – 2:00 pm |
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois - Free Kidney Screenings |
| 11:00 – 2:00 pm | Bingo |
Tuesday, August 18th
Illinois Theater:
9:00 – 5:00 pm |
Set up for Governor’s Hometown Awards - Stage |
9:00 – 9:45 am |
Attorney General’s Office – Scams & Identity Theft – Lobby |
10:00 - 10:45 am |
Silver Fox Fitness, Senior Fitness Group - Lobby |
11:00 - 11:45 am |
IATP – Cooking with Confidence – Lobby |
1:00 - 1:45 pm |
Assistance with cell phone issues - Lobby |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Line Dancing with ‘Boots on the Line’ - Lobby |
Mezzanine Area:
10:00 – 3:00 pm |
Free Haircuts by University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts |
| 11:00 – 2:00 pm | Bingo |
Wednesday, August 19th
Illinois Theater:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Governor’s Hometown Awards (All Day) |
Mezzanine Area:
10:00 – 3:00 pm |
Free Manicures by University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts |
| 11:00 – 2:00 pm | Bingo |
Thursday, August 20th
Illinois Theater:
| 10:00 - 10:45 am | Silver Fox Fitness, Senior Fitness Group - Lobby |
11:00 - 11:45 am |
IATP – Independence with Smart Home - Lobby |
| 12:00 - 1:45 pm | Free Movie “Caregiving” by Bradley Cooper - Stage |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Make and Take Mini Journal –- Lobby |
| 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Prairie Winds Flute Ensemble –- Lobby |
Mezzanine Area:
10:00 – 3:00 pm |
Free Haircuts by University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts |
| 11:00 – 2:00 pm | Bingo Sponsored by Senator Doris Turner lunch provided by SIU Medical |
Friday, August 21st
Illinois Theater:
9:00 - 9:45 am |
Ember – Lobby |
10:00 - 10:45 am |
The Mary Bryant Singers - Lobby |
| 12:00 – 5:00 pm | Illinois State Historical Society-IL 250 History Trivia - Lobby |
Mezzanine Area:
11:00 – 2:00 pm |
Bingo |
Saturday, August 22nd
Illinois Theater:
9:00 – 11:45 am |
Jess & Krongo - Lobby |
12:00 – 5:00 pm |
Illinois State Historical Society-IL 250 History Trivia - Lobby |
| 12:00 – 4:00 pm | Illinois Park Service Day –Lobby & Stage |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Catholic Mass (Church Service) - Stage |
Mezzanine Area:
11:00 – 2:00 pm |
Bingo |
Sunday, August 23rd
Illinois Theater:
9:00 - 10:00 am |
Lutheran Church Services –- Stage |
10:30-11:30 am |
Churches of Christ (Church Services) - Stage |
Mezzanine Area:
11:00 – 2:00 pm |
Bingo |
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