You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Dallas County Fairgrounds Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Dallas County Fairgrounds
The venue
About Dallas County Fairgrounds
The Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel, Iowa, is a versatile venue complex that hosts fairs, rodeos, races, concerts, and community events across multiple facilities, including the South Arena, Show Ring, Grandstand, and the Entertainment Plaza. Whether you’re catching a concert under the lights or cheering at a rodeo, we’ve got you covered with straightforward tips to secure your seats and plan a smooth visit from Des Moines to Omaha and beyond.
Use this guide to understand seating information, parking, transportation options, and nearby hotels and dining. We provide reliable, no-nonsense details to help you focus on the event you’re excited about—without the fuss.
Parking at the Dallas County Fairgrounds is free, making arrival easy for fans coming from Des Moines, Omaha, and surrounding areas. There isn’t a public seating chart published for all venues, and capacity varies by facility and event, with bleacher-style seating in spaces like the Show Ring. Most directions emphasize driving access: From Des Moines, take I-80 to Highway 169; From Omaha, use I-80 to Highway 169. While transit options aren’t listed on the official site, you’ll find ample parking and straightforward routes. For visitors seeking a stay, nearby West Des Moines and Des Moines hotels—such as Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek in West Des Moines and Courtyard Des Moines West/Clive—offer convenient proximity to the venue, with affiliate partners available for booking ease. We’ve included trusted hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a comfortable visit. If you’re here for a show, fair, or race, secure your seats and make your plans with confidence—we’ve got you covered.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA 50023 (Dallas County Fairgrounds).
- Venue type: County fairgrounds with multiple facilities (South Arena, Show Ring, Grandstand, Entertainment Plaza) used for fairs, rodeos, races, and concerts.
- Parking: Parking is free.
- Seating chart/capacity: No public seating chart; capacity is not publicly listed and varies by venue (e.g., bleachers in Show Ring).
- Transit: No dedicated public transit listed on the official site; directions emphasize driving access (From Des Moines: I-80 to Hwy 169; From Omaha: I-80 to Hwy 169).
- Nearby hotels: Nearby West Des Moines/Des Moines area hotels (e.g., Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek, 410 S. 68th St, West Des Moines; Courtyard Des Moines West/Clive, 1520 NW 114th St, Clive).