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About Ingham County Fairgrounds
Welcome to Ingham County Fairgrounds, a 72-acre campus in Mason, Michigan that hosts a diverse range of events throughout the year. Onsite facilities include a 36,000 sq ft arena, a 5,000 sq ft banquet hall, and ample on-site parking. The previous 1939 grandstand was demolished in 2016, and future plans detail a new grandstand with 1,382 seats. For fairgoers and event attendees, we’ve got practical details to help you plan a smooth visit, from seating and parking to nearby lodging and dining options.
Whether you’re here for the annual Ingham County Fair, a fireworks night, military appreciation event, or a 4-H exhibit, this page provides essential information and trusted partner recommendations to make your trip easy and enjoyable.
Parking is plentiful and free at the fairgrounds, with on-site spaces designed to handle large crowds during peak events. Transit options include the Ingham County Fair Shuttle provided by CATA during events in 2025. Seating charts vary by event—please check the specific ticketing page for the exact arrangement, as there is no campus-wide seating chart. Nearby Okemos hotels such as Comfort Inn Okemos, Hampton Inn Okemos, Holiday Inn Express Okemos, and Best Western Okemos offer convenient stays, with additional Grand Hotel/Stay options within the Okemos area. We recommend securing accommodations and dining through our trusted affiliate partners for reliable service and convenient access to events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 700 E Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854.
- Type: County fairgrounds and exposition center with multiple venues on a 72‑acre campus.
- Grandstand: no permanent grandstand; portable bleachers and chairs accommodate about 1,400 per event; a new grandstand with 1,382 seats is planned.
- Facilities: 5,000 sq ft banquet hall seating about 350; 36,000 sq ft arena; ample on‑site parking.
- Parking: plentiful free parking.
- Transit: Ingham County Fair Shuttle provided by CATA during events (2025 data available).
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn Okemos, Hampton Inn Okemos, Holiday Inn Express Okemos, Best Western Okemos, Grand Hotel/Stay options in Okemos area.
- Notable events: annual Ingham County Fair, fireworks at the fairgrounds, military appreciation night, plus various 4‑H and exhibitor events.
- Renamed/demolished: old 1939 grandstand demolished in 2016; site now marketed as Ingham County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center; grandstand construction plans disclosed in county documents.
- Seating charts: no campus‑wide seating chart; event‑specific seating charts exist on ticketing platforms.
- Fair attendance reference: the Ingham County Fair typically draws tens of thousands (roughly 30,000–40,000 across six days).