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Admission & Parking

Gate Admission & Parking

$10 per Person per Day

Children 5 and younger are admitted free.

Purchase a Car Pass for the Best Deal

Good for all 5 Days of the Fair - Buy 1 Pass & Return all Week without Having to Buy Another Pass

A $60 car pass admits up to 4 people per car per day. Each additional persons in the car must pay the one-day admission price of $10 or be wearing a purchased wristband.

Children 5 and younger are admitted free.

For Quicker Entry, Buy Your Pass in Advance

Starting July 7, car passes will be available for purchase at Plymouth County banks and credit unions.

Le Mars: Northwest Bank (downtown and 75), American Bank, Iowa State Bank, Midstates Bank, CENT Credit Union, and Prime Bank

Hinton: Peoples Bank and Iowa Prairie Bank

Merrill: Iowa Prairie Bank

Kingsley: United Bank of Iowa and Midstates Bank.

Remsen: Iowa State Bank and American Bank

Akron: Peoples Bank and Security National Bank

Pro Tip: If you already have a car pass, you might find quicker entry from the east (use hwy 3 and turn by the golf course) to access gates 5 & 6

INDIVIDUAL, WRISTBAND PASS

Good for all 5 Days of the Fair

$20

Walk-in Only; Purchase on Site

Once in the gate, there are no additional charges for grandstand & musical entertainment.

Plus, there are numerous free family & kid activities!

Purchase Passes On-Site at Any Gate

or In Advance From Any Plymouth County Bank or Credit Union

Your purchase of a individual pass or car pass, gets you entry on the grounds and helps ensure the fair can continue to be a fun destination.

As a nonprofit and 100 percent volunteer-run event, the fair relies entirely on these entrance fees to book high quality entertainment for the Pioneer Village and grandstands, plus numerous free activities. The funds generated during the fair also allow for general fairground upkeep, improvements, and help support the 4-H and FFA programs.

We truly appreciate your visit and respect of the car pass requirements: Adhered passes to the windshield and only four admissions per car, with any remaining persons age 6 and above, costing $10 per person.

Thank you

Gate Info & FREE Parking

Gate 1 - General Parking, Handicap Parking & Moped Parking
Gate 2 - Walk-in Traffic Only
Gate 3 - Commercial Exhibitors & Livestock Exhibitors Only - Special Car Passes are Required
Gate 4 - General Parking or Pit Entry - Depending on the Time and Day
Gates 5 & 6 - General Parking

Parking

There are acres of parking, which can be accessed through one of six gates. Gate one is for the general public and mopeds. Gate two only accepts foot traffic during the fair. Gate three is for livestock exhibitors and vendors with the appropriate parking pass. Gates four, five, and six are also general public parking. These final three gates are located on the north side of the grounds, near the city park. Follow the signs and traffic to find the gates in use.

Please use the white lines as parking guides. The front of the cars should face the white lines.

To maintain orderly control, those who do not follow the parking regulations will be towed. Contact Stockton Towing - (712) 259-2434 - for more information.

Trolly and golf cart transportation will be in operation as much as possible. Accessibility and frequency will be dependent on the availability of volunteers.

Mopeds

Moped parking is available at Gate 1.

Handicap Parking

Handicap spaces are in the first row; southeast of the Round Barn. Look for pole signs: 10, 13, 16 and 22. The closest entrance gate is Gate 1.

There are additional spaces in a north/south row, located south of the grandstand. It runs along the east end of the outdoor commercial exhibits.

Spaces are also available northeast of the grandstand fencing.

All areas are marked with handicap signs.