Sangamon County Fairgrounds
Sangamon County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois, has on-site parking for $10 a day, or free parking just outside the grounds to the northeast. The grandstand opens about an hour before each event, and the box office opens at least two hours ahead. Live music plays at the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion, and beer tickets are sold on site.
Before you go
- Official site
- sangcofair.com
- Next festival here
- Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival, Oct 17, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Free parking is available just outside the grounds to the northeast if you'd rather skip the $10 fee.
- The box office opens at least 2 hours before an event, earlier than the grandstand itself.
- Live music plays at the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion.
Festivals here
Venue basics: On-site parking $10 a day · Free parking just outside the grounds · Grandstand opens 1 hour early.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You're fine with a $10 parking fee, or don't mind finding the free lot nearby.
- You want live music at the Pavilion as part of your day.
Think twice if
- You need confirmed accessibility or camping details first; the venue hasn't published them yet.
Getting there and parking
Parking is available on the fairgrounds for $10 per day, or you can park for free outside the grounds to the northeast.
The grandstand opens about 1 hour before each event, and the box office opens at least 2 hours before the event each day.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Sangamon County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: sangcofair.com.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Sangamon County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: sangcofair.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Beer tickets are sold at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds.
Sound and sensory
There's live music at the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion on the fairgrounds.
Quick answers
Where do I park at Sangamon County Fairgrounds?
On site for $10 a day, or free just outside the grounds to the northeast.
What time does the grandstand open?
About 1 hour before each event; the box office opens at least 2 hours before.
Is there live music at the fairgrounds?
Yes. Live music plays at the Warren Boynton State Bank Pavilion.
Is beer sold at the fairgrounds?
Yes. Beer tickets are sold on site.
Is Sangamon County Fairgrounds wheelchair accessible?
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Sangamon County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages at sangcofair.com are the place to check.
Can I camp at Sangamon County Fairgrounds?
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Sangamon County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages at sangcofair.com are the place to check.