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McCook, NE

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About Garrett Nokes Memorial Arena

Welcome to Kiplinger Arena, the main facility at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in McCook, Nebraska. This indoor heated arena hosts rodeo, equestrian, and agricultural events, with additional on-site buildings including the Alice Building and Trudy Stall Barn. The venue is commonly associated with the Garrett Nokes Memorial Arena name in historic listings, reflecting its community roots and ongoing use for local events. Whether you’re attending a Red Willow County Fair NSRA Rodeo, a concert, or a community gathering, you’ll find practical details below to help you plan your visit and secure your seats with confidence.

We’ve got you covered with seating layouts, parking and RV options, transportation tips, and a curated list of nearby hotels and restaurants to suit a convenient trip to McCook.

Plan ahead for events at Kiplinger Arena: indoor seating typically accommodates 470 permanent seats plus 300 portable seats (around 770 total), with outdoor grandstands offering about 3,500 seats for outdoor events. RV hookups are available on-site, along with outdoor parking and other community fairgrounds facilities. When you’re ready to secure your tickets or coordinate logistics, think of us as your easy, no-fuss connection — always reliable, never pushy.

For the latest event details, check the venue’s official pages and our listings, and tap into trusted local hospitality options to make your McCook trip smooth and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fairgrounds, 1412 West 5th Street, McCook, NE 69001 (area also associated with Garrett Nokes Memorial Arena in historic listings).
  • Venue type: Indoor heated arena (main facility of the Red Willow County Fairgrounds) used for rodeo, equestrian and agricultural events; has additional on-site buildings (Alice Building, Trudy Stall Barn).
  • Seating/chart: Indoor seating listed as 470 permanent seats plus 300 portable seats (total ~770); outdoor grandstands hold about 3,500 permanent seats for outdoor events. No public, detailed seating chart image published by the official site.
  • Capacity: Indoor ~720–770 seats (depending on configuration); Outdoor Grand Stands ~3,500 seats for outdoor events.
  • Parking and RVs: RV hookups available on-site; outdoor parking available; community/fairgrounds facilities note camper hookups and on-site parking options.
  • Nearby hotels: Several McCook options nearby (examples include Horse Creek Inn), with typical hotel access within a short drive of the fairgrounds.
  • Notable events hosted: Red Willow County Fair NSRA Rodeo and related rodeo events; concerts such as Josh Weathers performances have occurred at the arena.
  • Renamed/renovation note: The main facility is now marketed as Kiplinger Arena (Alice Kiplinger named), with references noting Garrett Nokes’ association; Garrett Nokes Memorial Arena appears in older listings.