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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 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.
The pinnacle of Springfield summer fun is just around the corner. All the rides, music performances, monster truck shows and of course classic fair foods will be back at the Illinois State Fair ...
The moon rises over the Grandstand as Kane Brown performs on the Grandstand Stage during the Illinois State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., Friday, August 13, 2021.
Place: Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Date: Nov. 24. For more: Springfield Illinois Holiday Extravaganza on Facebook. Light up the Gables Parade.
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 ...