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Fairgrounds from the sky

FACILITIES RENTAL

Nestled along the Pecatonica River, the Winnebago County Fairgrounds are in beautiful Pecatonica, Illinois. Located halfway between Rockford and Freeport, the fairgrounds have easy access to interstates, highways, lodging, and shopping. 

A tree-lined drive welcomes visitors to manicured grounds spread over 108 acres and features over 85,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, a covered Grandstand with a seating capacity for 4,000, and parking for 10,000. 

Approximately one million residents live within a 75-mile radius of the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, making it one of northern Illinois's most popular outdoor event sites.

 

This is a perfect location for any event including, but not limited to:

  • Concerts

  • Expos

  • Weddings

  • Graduation parties

  • Work events

  • Car shows

  • Sporting events

  • Circus

  • Camping

  • Fundraisers

  • Flea markets

  • Craft shows

  • Festivals

  • Motorsports

  • 4-H events

  • Meetings

  • Banquets

  • Animal shows

  • Farmers markets

  • Reunions or picnics

 

and much more!

AVAILABLE RENTALS

We are here to make sure your event is a success.

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SERVICES

  • Traffic & Parking Control

  • Concessions

  • Security

  • Soft Drinks

  • Trash Receptacles & Removal

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • RV Utility Hookup

  • Restroom Attendants

  • RV Dumping

  • Ticketing

  • Wireless Internet

  • Set-up and Take-down

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ITEMS

  • Stage

  • PA System

  • Tables

  • Chairs

  • Picnic Tables

  • Troughs

  • Fans

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LARGE EVENTS

  • Tents

  • Heavy Equipment

  • Portable Toilets

  • ATM Machines

  • Exhibitor Booths & Drapes

  • Stage & Lighting

  • Radios

  • Trolley

FACILITIES, RENTAL BUILDINGS & SPACE RENTAL

Over 75 acres of facilities rental buildings & space rental, outdoor entertainment areas, and exhibitor space or camping with parking for approximately 10,000 cars!

Covered & Mezzanine with restrooms & kitchen seating approx. 4,000

Half-mile clay race track

Building 1 – Moss Hall with kitchen: 150′ x 240′ or 36,000 sq. feet

Building 2 – Tan: 60′ x 160′ or 9,600 sq. feet

Building 3 – Red: 60′ x 160′ or 9,600 sq. feet

Building 4 – Purple: 60′ x 160′ or 9,600 sq. feet

Building 5 – Aqua: 82′ x 165′ or 13,530 sq. feet

Cattle Barn with show area: 104′ x 165′ or 17,160 sq. feet

Sheep Barn: 60′ x 165′ or 9,900 sq. feet

Swine Barn: 66′ x 165′ or 10,896 sq. feet

Quonset: 40′ x 90′ or 3,600 sq. feet

St. Mary’s Building with kitchen: 66′ x 88′ or 5,808 sq. feet

*A certificate of insurance is required for all events, naming the Winnebago County Fair Association, Inc. as co-insured. The executive committee of the fair association or a quorum of directors must authorize all events.

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