Illinois State Fairgrounds
801 Sangamon Avenue P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL, USA, 62794
Venue Details
Total meeting space1,954,445 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity-
Seating capacity10,000
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues
Amenities
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Furniture
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Onsite catering
- Onsite kitchen
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Furniture
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Onsite catering
- Onsite kitchen
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
1,954,445 sq. ft.
Largest room
275,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
261,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
489,679 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
10,000
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
1,954,445 sq. ft.
Largest room
275,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
261,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
489,679 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
10,000
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Theater |
|---|---|---|---|
Artisans Building | 6,400 sq. ft. - | 450 | 450 |
Exposition Building - Main Floor | 34,800 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Exposition Building - Mezzanine | 25,774 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Exposition Building - Gallery | 2,720 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Illinois Building - Main Floor | 12,272 sq. ft. - | 600 | 600 |
Illinois Building - Roof Top | 16,129 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Illinois Building - Mezzanine | 2,640 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Tech Town/Twilight Ballroom | 8,740 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Livestock Center - First Floor | 12,600 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Location
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Illinois State Fairgrounds Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Illinois State Fairgrounds's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Illinois State Fairgrounds have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Illinois State Fairgrounds and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Illinois State Fairgrounds's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Illinois State Fairgrounds developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Illinois State Fairgrounds clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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