Illinois State Fairgrounds (year-round events)

The ⁠‌‌​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌​​​‌​‌⁠Illinois State Fairgrounds on Springfield's north side hosts events all year in buildings like the Orr Building, the Coliseum and the Illinois Building. Off-season weekends bring flea markets, craft and holiday shows, boat and car expos, train and comic fairs, and horse and dog shows.