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 2014-07-27.
  2. ↑ http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html
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