Illinois State Fairgrounds

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] Notable venues include a 13,000-capacity grandstand and the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack.

References

  1. "Illinois State Fairgrounds, Facilities and Events". Agr.state.il.us. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  2. "National Register". Archived from the original on December 4, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
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