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About Allen County Fairgrounds - OH

Welcome to the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio—a versatile event campus spanning 135 acres with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces designed to host concerts, trade shows, fairs, races, and year‑round community events. Whether you’re catching a concert in Schmidthorst Pavilion, a family‑friendly fair, or a regional trade show, you’ll find clear information about seating, parking, transit, and nearby amenities to make your visit easy and enjoyable. We’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted local tips to help you secure your seats and plan ahead.

From the main Schmidthorst Pavilion to the smaller venues like Central Soya Pavilion and the Home & Family Arts Building, the fairgrounds offer diverse capacities and flexible layouts. We’ve included helpful guidance on on-site parking (thousands of spaces), nearby lodging via trusted hotel partners, and dining options to keep you fueled during long event days. For transit, Allen County RTA serves Lima with routes that can connect you to the fairgrounds, while a range of local affiliates can help arrange rides or parking strategies. Plan ahead to maximize your experience at America’s heartland venue—your event, your way.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, OH 45804.
  • Site size: 135 acres with multiple indoor/outdoor event spaces.
  • Main indoor venue: Schmidthorst Pavilion, 50,000 sq ft, seating for 500.
  • Other buildings and capacities: Central Soya Pavilion (800 seats), Home & Family Arts Building (400), Exhibit Building (300), Home Loan Bank Building (250), Administration (100), Kiwanis Pavilion (75).
  • Parking: on-site parking for thousands; commonly cited as up to about 6,000 spaces, with parking located adjacent to the Pavilion.
  • Transit: accessible via local transit (Allen County RTA) based in Lima (address: 200 E. High Street, Lima).
  • Nearby hotels: multiple options including Holiday Inn & Suites Lima, Fairfield Inn & Suites Lima, Quality Inn Lima, among others.
  • Notable events hosted: annual Allen County Fair; Ohio National Championship Motorcycle Races; Max’s Trader Days; Water Dog Races; King of Ohio Demolition Derby; plus year-round events like concerts, horse/cattle shows, trade shows and flea markets.
  • Renamed/demolished: no demolition or name change to the venue; the site operates as the Allen County Fairgrounds with Schmidthorst Pavilion as a named facility.