Lake County Fairgrounds
The Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center is a multi-purpose venue located on a 160-acre campus in Grayslake, IL. The facility features a 65,000 square foot Expo Hall with ceiling heights reaching 36' 8" at the highest point and 28' below the ceiling fans. Designed to host a variety of year-round events, the venue frequently accommodates collector and hobby shows, including antiques shows, swap meets, flea markets, and auctions. It also serves as a site for car, RV, and boat shows, as well as dog and pet shows.
Shows at this venue
Grayslake Antique & Vintage Market
Lake County Fairgrounds · Grayslake
Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15
Hours: Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday 9am–3pm
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2026 Grayslake Antique Bottle & Advertising Show
Lake County Fairgrounds · Grayslake
Sat, Nov 14
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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2026 Grayslake Antique Bottle & Advertising Show
Lake County Fairgrounds · Grayslake
Sun, Nov 15
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Facility
- Total space: 65,000 square feet (Expo Hall)
- Max capacity: 3440
- Ceiling height: 36' 8" at highest point, 28' below ceiling fans
- Outdoor space
Parking & Getting There
- Nearest airport: O'Hare International Airport
- Airport distance: 20 miles
Commonly hosts: Car Shows, RV Shows, Boat Shows, Swap Meets, Auctions, Flea Markets, Dog/Pet Shows, Antiques Shows
Frequently asked
- What types of shows are held here?
- The venue hosts car shows, RV shows, boat shows, swap meets, auctions, flea markets, dog/pet shows, and antiques shows.
- Where is it located?
- The Lake County Fairgrounds is located in Grayslake, IL.
Sources
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