Illinois State Fair Grandstand Seating Chart (2024)

FAQs

How many seats are in the Illinois State Fair Grandstand? ›

The Grandstand was rebuilt in 1927, and is known for holding an assortment of concerts, horse, automobile and motorcycle races, and tractor pulls. There are 8,912 permanent seats available, which are roofed by a large metal truss. In addition, there are 2,700 bleacher seats that have a supported canopy covering.

Bring a refillable water container to keep you hydrated while wandering the fairgrounds. As always, don't forget to add any prescriptions to your packing list.

Infield Parking is $5.00 (This charge is to everyone not purchasing an Infield or Pit Pass to Race Events).

Blue Ribbon Zone – Premium reserved tickets in the Blue Ribbon Zone seating area. Price of ticket includes a bar stool seat at a high top table and a designated drinks wait staff at your service throughout the show (drinks must be purchased).

Grandstand is a tennis stadium situated in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York. The stadium which has a capacity to seat 8,125 people, is owned by the United States Tennis Association.

Cultural references. The Illinois State Fair played a key role in the popularization of the corn dog, starting in 1946. The fair has long been noted for its annual butter cow, a life-size animal formed of pure butter applied to an armature by a sculptor wielding an oversized palette knife.

Small, hand-held clutches (4.5" x 6.5") are better options than large purses and are your best bet for an acceptable bag. Clear bags are better than opaque backpacks. Medical bags or kits are usually accepted at venues like Illinois State Fairgrounds, but may be subject to inspection or X-ray.

Service animals are allowed at the Fair, but not pets. Please use caution when entering pavilions that house show animals. There are natural surface or grassy areas and trash receptacles throughout the grounds as well as air conditioned facilities.

Two complimentary trams will operate on a dedicated route during the fair thanks to sponsorship from the IL Corn Growers Association. “We are excited to bring back trams as a convenient way to move our guests around the Illinois State Fair,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Blue Ribbon: Exceeds min. standard; may have minor flaws where improvements can be made. Red Ribbon: Meets min. standards; may be visible signs of needed improvements White Ribbon: Fails to meet minimum standards Green Ribbon: Not qualified according to show rules.

Does Illinois have two state fairs? ›

There was grumbling at the time about the need for two state fairs and whether the Du Quoin State Fair would detract from the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Of course, it was a big deal in southern Illinois. The region was in the early stages of losing much of its once-thriving coal industry.

Mega Pass ($80) Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair, for ALL ELEVEN days of the fair, valid in the Carnival Midway and Adventure Village. Purchase a Jumbo Pass ($90) to add the Giant Slide too. FREE CONCERT SERIES - Located on Central Avenue at the south end of the Reisch Pavilion.

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-setting attendance totals for the 2023 Illinois State Fair. The more than 700,000 attendees over the 11-day event make the 2023 fair the most highly attended fair since industry standards were enacted.

Big-time facilities with a small-town feel make the Fairgrounds an ideal concert venue. Our legendary outdoor venue can seat 8,800 and our indoor facility can hold over 5,000 concert-goers. Live music is our specialty and entertainment is the foundation of what we do.

The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Notable venues include a 13,000-capacity grandstand and the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack.

Renovations to the 1924 facility included a covered entrance off of Dutton Street, a two-story glassed-in reception area of the first floor, new auditorium seating (1,550 seats), new green rooms and group dressing rooms for performers, an improved orchestra pit, new air conditioning in the halls and auditorium, and ...