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About Interstate Center - IL

Welcome to Interstate Center - IL, a versatile 103-acre venue in Bloomington, Illinois. With multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, on-site parking, convenient transit access, and proximity to hotels and restaurants, we’ve got you covered for trade shows, fairs, weddings, dog shows, and more. Here’s a practical overview to help you secure your seats or plan logistics with ease.

Located at 1106 Interstate Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705, the Interstate Center offers flexible spaces, robust parking, and trusted connections to nearby accommodations and dining—making it a reliable choice for organizers and attendees alike.

Whether you’re hosting a large-scale expo in the Grandstand or a more intimate gathering in the West Expo Building, we can help you navigate seating options, load-in logistics, and nearby amenity options. If you’re traveling from out of town, our recommended hotels and restaurants help you plan a smooth trip. We’ve got you: secure your seats, arrange transportation, and enjoy a seamless event experience at Interstate Center - IL.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 1106 Interstate Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705.
  • Venue type and size: 103-acre facility with two enclosed buildings and four clear-span outdoor barns.
  • Indoor spaces: Enclosed buildings provide 17,700 sq ft and 26,000 sq ft of useable space.
  • Outdoor spaces: Four 20,000 sq ft outdoor barns are available for events.
  • Parking: On-site parking across a campus of more than 100 acres.
  • Seating capacities (typical spaces): West Expo Building seats up to 700 (banquet-style); Grandstand capacity around 2,000.
  • Transit: Served by Connect Transit (Bloomington-Normal) with fixed routes and on-demand Connect FLEX service.
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomington – I-55 & I-74 Exit 160; Holiday Inn Express Bloomington West; Hampton Inn Bloomington West (nearby).
  • Notable events hosted: McLean County Fair and related events (livestock shows, tractor pulls, bull riding, demolition derbies, etc.); year-round events like trade shows, flea markets, dog shows, and wedding receptions.
  • Renamed/demolished: The main expo building was purchased by Birkey’s Farm Store in 2009; Birkey’s Bloomington store now operates on the site, while the Interstate Center remains in use for other events.