Facilities – Stephenson County Fair Association

Indoor and outdoor spaces for rent in Freeport, IL

We know you have choices when it comes to locations for your trade show, festival, corporate meeting, party or event. And your list of must-haves is long and varied. Here’s why the Stephenson County Fair Association is at the top of your list:

Central location in the heart of Northern Illinois
Open, inexpensive exhibit halls
Multiple multipurpose spaces
Expansive outdoor spaces
Convenient on-site camping and area lodging
Top-shelf catering available locally
Additional rentals available such as tables and chairs to make this a one stop shop

Contact [email protected] or (815)235-2918 to schedule a tour.

Facilities Include

Parking (grass or gravel)
Water and electric hook-ups
WiFi available on whole grounds
Campsites available (approx. 60 sites)
Covered Grandstand with outlying bleachers for seating up to 5,600 people
Grassy areas for outdoor activities
Grandstand Track – 75’x500′
C1 Commercial building – 70’x180′
C2 Commercial building – 70’x120′
Livestock Barns and Show Rings
Dairy Milk Parlor

Venue Rates

Commercial 1 Building: $350/day
Commercial 2 Building: $300/day
Livestock Show Ring: $150
Livestock Barns: $200/day/barn
Livestock Barn w/Show Ring: $250/day/Show Ring
Camping (inc Wi-Fi, water, electric, and sewer): $40/night, $650/mo
Grandstand & Bleachers: $300/day
Grandstand Track: $500/day

Click here to request a reservation

Additional Rental Fees

Grounds/Parking: $200/day (comes free with a building rental)
Restrooms & Supplies: $75/set of bathrooms
Folding Tables (8′): $8/each
Folding Chairs: $2/each
Bleachers (50 person capacity): $25
Electricity – outside/animal barns: TBD

NOTE: Above rentals (excluding Livestock Barns/Show Rings) include trash removal. Animal waste clean-up will be contracted through a third party, with Fair Association approval.

Prices above are effective as of 1/23/24.
$200 Security Deposit is required and refunded by check within two weeks after your event.
Livestock Buildings need to be cleaned. If you need us to provide the cleaning, an additional fee will be charged.
Prices subject to change without notice as approved by Stephenson County Fair Association Board of Directors.
Deposit of at least half of the total grounds rental charges are due with signed and initialed contract to guarantee date and reservation of facilities/equipment.
Balance of grounds rental charges and full electrical deposit due no less than 30 days prior to day of event.

With more than 50 acres of outdoor space and an expansive parking lot, you can transform your event into the next drive-in or drive-thru.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (815)235-2918