Illinois State Fair
Thu, Aug 07 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025 7:00am - 11:59pm
801 East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
The Illinois State Fair has been celebrated nearly every year since 1953 as a showcase for Illinois agriculture. Come join the fun August 10th-20th.
Enjoy 10 days of thrills and excitement at this family-friendly fair featuring world renowned concert artists, food, carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, contests, educational displays, harness racing, auto racing and much more.
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Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Home to one of the country's oldest and most vibrant State Fairs, the Illinois State Fairgrounds expansively accommodates events that run the gamut from agricultural shows…
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Carpenter Street Hotel - Springfield
Springfield
The Carpenter Street Hotel is a beautiful, boutique-style hotel in downtown Springfield.
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Ramada Springfield North
Springfield
Conveniently located just off I-55 at exit 100B
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Panther Creek Country Club • Jun 26 – Jun 29 @ 7:30AM
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS will consist of 156-player field, competing for a purse of $1,000,000 at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield.
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
Robin Roberts Stadium • May 27 – Jul 30 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the excitement of the 2025 Springfield Lucky Horseshoes' baseball season
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Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield
The Y Block-Downtown Springfield • May 29 – Jul 31 @ 6PM
The Levitt Amp Concert Series is back for 2025 in downtown Springfield
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