Bloomington-Normal: Top-Notch Sport Facilities
These adjoined Midwestern destinations provide first-rate tournament space for every kind of team.

The Corn Crib is one of the top notch facilities located in the Bloomington-Normal area.
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This pleasant Illinois town is known for hosting sports tournaments of all levels in its state-of-the-art venues. In fact, the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission helps planners execute more than 65 tournaments annually. This impressive record and timely planning are key ingredients for organizing successful tournaments.
Notable Recent/Upcoming Events
- State Farm Youth Classic
- Bloomington Criterium
- Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament
- American Youth Basketball Tour
- Illinois High School Shrine Game
CVB/Sports Commissions Services Offered
- Volunteer Staff
- PR/Media Assistance
- Signage
- Site Visits
- Transportation Assistance
- Lodging Services
- Grant Programs
- Welcome Bags/Gifts
- Itinerary Development
- Event Planning Assistance
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Things to do in Bloomington-Normal
All kinds of exciting adventures await visitors in Bloomington-Normal. Families can take a trip to Miller Park Zoo, just a short drive from the town. Here, visitors observe some of the world’s most exotic animals, such as red wolves, a Sumatran tiger, Galapagos tortoise and lemurs. Continue exploring the town at the McLean County Museum of History, where you can reflect on Bloomington’s beginnings, from Native Americans’ settlements to Lincoln’s decision to run for president. Speaking of Lincoln, you can also check out the Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center on the museum’s ground floor to learn more about how living in Illinois influenced the 16th president. For entertainment, take the team down to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts for an impressive dance, theater or music performance. Normal’s Children’s Discovery Center encourages children to brainstorm new ideas and invent new objects.
Once in Bloomington, sports planners and teams can enjoy these upcoming tournaments: the State Farm Youth Classic, Criterium, Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament and American Youth Basketball Tour.
Planner Perspective
The BNACVB and Sports Commission has been a big part in making the State Farm Holiday Classic ‘the best basketball this side of March!’ From their sponsorship support to their partnerships with our host hotels, they are a vital part in making sure each of our 64 teams receive the best hospitality possible during their stay in Bloomington-Normal each December. The CVB staff is top notch and we could not ask for a better partner.
State Farm Holiday Classic: Dave Oloffson
We are proud and honored to partner with the CVB and Sports Commission and are grateful for the sponsorship of our Summer Games by the CVB. Special Olympics Illinois has been hosting the event since 1977 on the campus of ISU, Illinois Wesleyan and Bloomington-Normal communities. We have 4,100 athletes, 1,900 coaches, 3,300 family members and 2,500 volunteers involved in 6 State Championships contested at 5 different venues. This economic impact to the community is substantial and having the CVB involved raises our profile as a Sports organization where individuals with intellectual disabilities are able to advocate for themselves through sport.
Special Olympics Illinois: Dave Breen
How to Get to Bloomington-Normal
By Car: Sports planners that are en route to Bloomington-Normal may take Interstates 55, 74 and 39 from St. Louis or Chicago.
By Air: Teams from farther away may instead fly into east Bloomington-Normal’s Central Illinois Regional Airport. This airport carries flights with Allegiant, American Airlines and Delta. Chicago, Peoria and the Quad Cities also house major airports.
Contact Information
Company Name: Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Sports Sales Manager: Matt Hawkins
Title: Sports Marketing Manager
Telephone: 309-665-0033
