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About Ellis County Fair
Welcome to the Ellis County Fairgrounds, home to dynamic events from stock car weekends to rodeos, monster trucks, and nightly concerts. The Schenk Building offers an indoor, climate-controlled space with seating for up to 1,200 spectators on a 6,600 square foot floor, perfect for intimate audience experiences within larger event nights. With free on-site parking and dependable local transit options, planning your visit is straightforward. Whether you’re coming for a rodeo, a concert, or a family-friendly show, we’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access and practical tips to make your trip smooth.
Located at 1344 Fairground Rd, Hays, KS 67601, the Ellis County Fairgrounds is a central hub for regional entertainment. Access Tiger Transport offers on-demand service in Hays and Ellis County, supplementing limited local transit outside events. Explore nearby hotels such as Days Inn by Wyndham Ellis at 205 N. Washington St, along with other Hays-area accommodations and dining options to complete your visit. Ready to secure seats? We provide straightforward ticket purchasing through Etix for events at the Schenk Building, with typical attendance around 9,000–10,000 across events. For multi-day events, treat each date as its own listing and plan accordingly.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Ellis County Fairgrounds, 1344 Fairground Rd, Hays, KS 67601; includes the Schenk Building as an indoor event space.
- Indoor venue capacity: Schenk Building seating capacity 1,200 (6,600 sq ft).
- Seating chart: Interactive floor plans/seating charts available for Schenk Building (via Cvent/venue listings).
- Parking: Free on-site parking during events.
- Transit: ACCESS Tiger Transport (on-demand) serves Hays/Ellis County; local transit options may be limited outside events.
- Nearby hotels: Days Inn by Wyndham Ellis (205 N. Washington St), plus other hotels in the Hays area; see Hotels near Ellis County Fairgrounds listings.
- Notable events hosted: stock car/race weekends, KPRA rodeo nights, Ranch Rodeo, Midget Wrestling, Moto Rodeo, Monster Trucks, inflatables and nightly concerts.
- Attendance: Typical attendance around 9,000–10,000; gate/weekly passes available via Etix.