Fairgrounds weekend: dog shows, a horse show and a LEGO convention

EventsIllinois Times / Visit Springfield · Oct 9–11, 2026

Fairgrounds weekend: dog shows, a horse show and a LEGO convention

Prairie River dog shows and the Youth Charity Horse Show (both free), plus Springfield’s first Brick Convention Oct. 10–11.

The Illinois State Fairgrounds is busy Oct. 9–11. The Prairie River Cluster of AKC dog shows (8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily in the Exposition Building, free) expects more than 500 dogs a day. The 43rd Youth Charity Horse Show runs in the Coliseum, also free, with proceeds going to area charities, the Illinois Times Fall Guide lists.

Springfield’s first Brick Convention, a LEGO fan event, runs Oct. 10–11 in two daily sessions (10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.). Tickets are about $15–$20.

Source: Illinois Times Fall Guide · Visit Springfield: dog shows · Brick Convention

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