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Welcome to the Brown County Fairgrounds in New Ulm, Minnesota. Located at 1201 North State Street, this versatile venue hosts the annual Brown County Free Fair, the Bavarian Blast, Auto Fest, and occasional appearances by the Minnesota Gladiolus Society. With flexible space that ranges from a standalone Grandstand to combined grandstand, arena, and bleacher configurations, this venue accommodates a variety of events and audience sizes. Whether you’re here for a high-energy fair, a car show, or a seasonal festival, we’ve got you covered with practical seating guidance, parking details, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Reserving seats is straightforward: seating availability and layouts vary by event, and you’ll find event-specific seating charts via SeatGeek for accuracy. If you’re relocating a crew or bringing family, you’ll want to know the best ways to get there and where to stay nearby. We’ve highlighted trusted hotel partners and convenient dining options to make planning easier—as your connection to tickets and local details, we’re here to help you secure your seats with confidence.
Parking at the Brown County Fairgrounds is free and on-site, making arrivals simple on event days. For those using public transit, Hermann Express City Bus Service serves New Ulm, and Brown County Heartland Express offers regional options to help you reach the venue with less driving. When you’re ready to book, check event-specific seating maps (SeatGeek provides interactive layouts) to pick the right great seats and the section you want for your group. After the show, take advantage of nearby lodging and dining options to complete your visit. If you’re planning a trip around the Brown County Free Fair or other events, we’ve got the local details you need to make your experience seamless and straightforward.
For updates on future events at Brown County Fairgrounds, keep an eye on official event announcements and our listings. We’re your easy, no-fuss source for tickets and practical venue information—your friend in the business who helps you secure seats at fairground events without the hassle.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1201 North State Street, New Ulm, MN 56073.
- Venue type: County fairgrounds used for the Brown County Free Fair and other events.
- Capacity: Grandstand (alone) 2,500; Grandstand plus arena & bleachers 3,000 (capacity varies by space and event).
- Parking: Free on-site parking.
- Transit: Hermann Express City Bus Service in New Ulm and Brown County Heartland Express provide local/regional transit.
- Seating chart: No single general seating chart; event-specific seating charts exist (SeatGeek provides interactive maps for individual events).
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus New Ulm (2101 S Broadway), Colonial Inn (1315 N Broadway), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts property in New Ulm.
- Notable events hosted: Brown County Free Fair (annual), Bavarian Blast moved to the fairgrounds, Auto Fest; Minnesota Gladiolus Society state show occasionally hosted.