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About Burlington Steamboat Days Fairgrounds

Welcome to your go-to venue page for Burlington Steamboat Days Fairgrounds and the associated Burlington Riverfront Entertainment events. Whether you’re catching a show at The Auditorium or enjoying Des Moines County Fair programming, we’ve pulled together essential details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth trip. From seating info and parking to transit options and nearby hotels and dining, consider this your insider guide for a stress-free experience in Burlington, Iowa.

Note: The venue landscape includes The Auditorium at 200 N Front St, Burlington, IA 52601, and the Des Moines County Fairgrounds at 1015 Gear Ave (S Gear Ave), West Burlington, IA 52655. Seating configurations are event-specific, with fixed arena seating at The Auditorium (approximately 2,000 seats) and adaptable layouts for fairgrounds events per promoter. Transit and parking arrangements may vary by event. Always check the event page for the latest details and any date-specific notes.

For lodging and meals, we highlight reliable affiliate partners for convenience and value. If you’re attending the Des Moines County Fair or BRE programming behind The Auditorium, secure your plans early. We’ve got you covered with practical tips on venue access, parking, transit options via Burlington Urban Service (BUS) and Burlington Trailways, and nearby hotel choices including AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington and Clarion Pointe West Burlington. Want more? Reach out and we’ll help you navigate the best options for your trip to Burlington’s riverfront and fairgrounds.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue types: Burlington riverfront venues (The Auditorium) used by Burlington Riverfront Entertainment; Des Moines County Fairgrounds in West Burlington for the Des Moines County Fair.
  • Addresses: The Auditorium is at 200 N Front St, Burlington, IA 52601; Des Moines County Fairgrounds at 1015 Gear Ave (S Gear Ave), West Burlington, IA 52655.
  • Capacity: The Auditorium seats about 2,000; Des Moines County Fair attendance typically runs around 15,000 over the fair week.
  • Seating chart: The Auditorium has fixed, arena seating (~2,000); there is no publicly published, universal seating chart for the grounds—each event configures seating per promoter.
  • Parking: Des Moines County Fairgrounds offers free parking; riverfront event parking varies by venue and event type.
  • Transit: Local transit includes Burlington Urban Service (BUS); regional bus service is available via Burlington Trailways.
  • Nearby hotels: AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington (628 S Gear Ave); Clarion Pointe West Burlington (628 S Gear Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: Des Moines County Fair (annual, July, at the West Burlington fairgrounds); 4-H/FFA activities; Steamboat Days historically on the riverfront; since 2020–22, Steamboat Days programming shifted to a BRE Carnival behind The Auditorium and broader riverfront events.
  • Renaming/demolition notes: The big multi-day Steamboat Days festival has been restructured under Burlington Riverfront Entertainment; the Steamboat Days site steamboatdays.com appears parked and no longer functions as a standalone festival hub.