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The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. [1] It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. [ 2 ]
The Illinois State Fair mile currently hosts the Allen Crowe Memorial 100 ARCA stock car race, USAC Silver Crown dirt cars, UMP Late Models and Modifieds and the A.M.A. Grand National Championship. The only driver who has won races in three disciplines of racing in Ken Schrader who won in ARCA cars (1998), UMP Modifieds (1998), and midgets.
The event was a financial success which attracted prominent entertainers and groups, many of whom also played the Illinois State Fair; the fair consequently became known as Illinois' "little State Fair" or "second State Fair". [3] Du Quoin State Fairgrounds has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 1990.
In August, the city is the site of the Illinois State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Although not born in Springfield, Lincoln is the city's most famous resident. He lived there for 24 years. [16] The only home he ever owned is open to the public, seven days a week, free of charge, and operated by the National Park Service. [16]
The Illinois State Fair kicks off next week and officials say fairgoers will notice massive improvements thanks to$85.3 million in renovations. Illinois State Fairgrounds looks 'better than it's ...
The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 1853. Currently, the fair is held annually at the Illinois State Fairgrounds over an 11-day period in mid-August of each year.
Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap. ... Du Quoin State Fairgrounds: July 11, 1990 ... Illinois Central Railroad Depot: August 18, 1999 ...
Du Quoin (/ d uː ˈ k ɔɪ n / doo-KOYN) is a city in Perry County, Illinois, United States. It is best known for hosting the annual DuQuoin State Fair and the Street Machine Nationals. The population is estimated at 5,761 in the 2020 census.