The Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building will host 1,200 to 1,300 dogs daily this Thursday through Sunday during the Annual Prairieland Classic AKC All Breed Dog Shows, one of the premier dog shows in the Midwest. In addition to the popular dog shows and competitions, a highlight of this year’s event will be the “Meet […]
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Family fun
PHOTO BY ERICKA HINE It’s that time of year again. The Illinois State Fair will be held Aug. 7-17. The Twilight Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7. Great days for families are Friday, Aug. 15, which is Futures for Kids Day (activities for young kids and many of the contests take place); Saturday, […]
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Tasty tidbits
A popular wintertime expo takes place in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend, March 1-2. More than 70 Illinois companies will provide free food samples and sell their local products at the 16th annual Illinois Products Expo. There will also be nonfood items such as soy and herb candles and agricultural-based soaps […]
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Bough to bough
PHOTO COURTESY MEMORIAL FESTIVAL OF TREES One of the most beloved events of the season, Memorial’s Festival of Trees, starts Nov. 24 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr Building and runs through Dec. 1. View more than 150 Christmas trees and wreaths decorated by members of the community and marvel at the amazing handcrafted gingerbread […]
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Food for feasting
Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, Slow Food Springfield and University of Illinois Extension sponsor a day at the market on Nov. 23. It’s not only a place to buy some great locally produced goods to make your Thanksgiving feast the tastiest ever, but you can learn more […]
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Four-legged fun
Ani-mall Pet Expo and Mega Adoption is being held at the Expo Building within the Illinois State Fairgrounds Saturday, March 30. This is a packed four-hour event with adoptions by the Animal Protective League, vendors with pet-related products and services, contests for owners and their animal friends, a Children’s Fun Zone with three bounce houses, […]
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Sweet samples
More than 70 Illinois companies come together at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds to provide free food samples and to sell their local products. The 15th Illinois Products Expo … A Food and Cooking Extravaganza will be held March 2-3. Cooking demos take place both days with celebrity chef Patrick Cassata, pictured, from […]
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Bones and stones
The Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society presents the Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show in the Illinois Building at the state fairgrounds this weekend. Enter a world of all things stony and bony. The show features the skulls of Jane the T-Rex and Homer the Triceratops, a traveling exhibit from the Burpee Museum of Natural History, […]
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Cultural experiences
A weekend of cultural experiences awaits you at the popular Ethnic Festival, held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Ethnic Village. Admission is free during the three days of exotic cuisine and invigorating music and dance from local ethnic groups. Saturday, Sept. 1, listen to the Springfield Municipal Band, 1-2:30 p.m.; watch Middle Eastern Dancers, 3:30-5:30 […]
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Revved up
You’ll start seeing motorcycles in numbers the next two weekends. The Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association TT (Tourist Trophy) and Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races take place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds May 25-27. May 29-June 1 is the American Motorcycle Association Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships. These wildly popular races charge in with the Amateur TT […]
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Indoor display
Enjoy a juried invitational fine art show in an indoor environment, free from the elements, in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Here at one of central Illinois’ first spring fine art shows you’ll find a casual setup like no other in the capital city. Thirty-five Midwest artists display their metal sculptures, watercolors, […]
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Flavorful freebies
The 14th annual Illinois Products Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds is a great place to get introduced to foods grown and products made in this state. More than 70 companies will have free food samples and items for purchase, such as soy candles and agricultural-based soap and lotions. Don’t miss an event favorite, the Illinois […]
