Coliseum Corner

07/19/2026

07/06/2026

A huge welcome to Palomino Horse Breeders of America - PHBA at the fairgrounds this week! We look forward to seeing you all again this year. We’ll be open 7/7 at 10am and 7/8-7/18 at 7am. See you all soon!

06/29/2026

This week Mon-Sat we are open for the Western Horse Show starting at 7:30am each morning. Come early to beat the heat!

06/27/2026

We’re open this weekend for Cowboy Mounted Shooting starting at 9am! Come see us!

06/11/2026

Unfortunately we have been affected by the power outage at the fairgrounds and are currently closed. As of right now, there’s no confirmed ETA for the power returning, but we will share an update when we are back open.

06/07/2026

It’s time for one of our favorite shows of the year, Midwest Charity Horse Show! We’re open today and tomorrow starting at 8am, then Tuesday - Saturday starting at 7am. Come out and say hi and see all the beautiful horses!

05/26/2026

Welcome Region 11 Arabian Horse Association this week for the AHA Region XI Sport Horse Championships! We’re open Tue-Sun starting at 7am for breakfast. Come say hi!

05/21/2026

Welcome AHA Region XI Sport Horse Championships to the fairgrounds this weekend! We will be open starting at 7:30am today through Sunday. Come see us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

05/07/2026

We’re open this weekend for Northern Illinois Arabian Horse Activity Club Niahac! Come see us Friday-Sunday starting at 7:30am!

04/24/2026

While you’re here, come grab some food from Coliseum Corner! We’ll be open this weekend with all your favorites!

Happy Friday from the Illinois State Fairgrounds! On the grounds today we have a preview of the National Clydesdale Sale. 🐴 Close to 100 head of registered Clydesdales, mares, stallions & geldings from across Canada and the US are on sale this weekend.

Even if you aren't in the market for a new horse, it sure is a site to see!