The Winnebago County Fairgrounds are located in beautiful Pecatonica, Illinois. This unique venue is nestled along the Pecatonica River and a tree-lined drive welcomes visitors to manicured grounds. Located halfway between Rockford and Freeport, the fairgrounds have easy access to interstates and highways, as well as lodging and shopping. The fairgrounds are spread over 108 acres and feature over 85,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, covered Grandstand with seating capacity for 4,000, and parking for 20,000. There are approximately one million residents that live within a 75-mile radius of the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, making it one of the most popular outdoor event sites in northern Illinois. 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!
Facilities Rental Items
Stage
PA System
Tables
Chairs
Picnic Tables
Troughs
Fans
Available for Large Events
Tents
Heavy Equipment
Portable Toilets
ATM Machines
Exhibitor Booths & Drapes
Stage & Lighting
Radios
Trolley
***Facility Restrooms & Showers are Available***
Facilities Rental Products & 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/Take-down Services
Facilities Rental Buildings & Space Rental
Over 75 acres of facilities rental buildings & space rental, outdoor entertainment areas, and exhibitor space or camping
Parking for approx. 20,000
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
For more information about renting space at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, please click on the link below and fill out the ‘Request a Quote’ form. For other questions, prices, or assistance, please call the fair office at 815-239-1641 or email fairinfo@winnebagocountyfair.com.
*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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Winnebago County Fairgrounds
GPS Directions: Google Fairgrounds Road, Pecatonica, Il.
Mailing Address
Winnebago County Fair Association
P.O. Box 810
Pecatonica, IL 61063
Street Address
500 West First St.
Pecatonica, IL 61063
Phone: 815-239-1641
Toll Free: 800-238-3587
Fax: 815-239-1653
fairinfo@winnebagocountyfair.com
Office Hours
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
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