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About Jasper County Fair
The Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax, Iowa, is a historic, multi-building fair complex that hosts the annual Jasper County Fair and a variety of year-round rentals and events. Known for its free-admission fair and family-friendly programming, this venue has hosted the Ty Carlson Memorial Bull Riding, live concerts, mutton bustin, 4-H/FFA exhibits, and seasonal competitions. Whether you’re planning to catch the rodeo, enjoy a concert, or attend a community fair, you’ll find practical information here to help you secure your seats and plan your trip.
Parking is available around the fairgrounds, with event-specific shuttle options for rodeo nights. While seating specifics aren’t published in a single seating chart, rodeo admission is typically structured for accessibility: Adults, the best available price, kids 6–12, the best available price, and under 5 free. Gates typically open in the late afternoon, with concerts following rodeos when scheduled. For long-distance visitors, Newton and Des Moines are the nearest hubs for intercity travel. The Jasper County Fairgrounds also serves as a reliable rental venue for community and private events, making it a versatile location year-round.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue: Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax, IA (359 N Walnut St, Colfax, IA 50054).
- Event: Jasper County Fair is a long-running, free-admission fair—the 2025 edition marked the 170th fair; promoted as the largest free fair in Jasper County.
- Venue type: County fairgrounds/multi-building fair complex used for the annual fair and year-round rentals.
- Notable events hosted: Rodeo (Ty Carlson Memorial Bull Riding) with gates opening at 4:30 pm; concert after rodeo (e.g., Jason Brown Concert in 2025); Mutton Bustin; Little Peeps Poultry Show; 4-H/FFA exhibits and competitions.
- Parking: Event parking and/shuttle information provided for rodeo events; general parking around the fairgrounds is referenced on event pages.
- Seating: No publicly published seating chart; rodeo admission is listed (Adults $15, 6-12 $5, under 5 free) with gates open times.
- Capacity: No official public capacity figures published by the fairgrounds.
- Nearby hotels: Microtel Inn & Suites Colfax/Newton (11000 Federal Ave, Colfax, IA), Comfort Inn Colfax (1402 N Walnut St, Colfax, IA), Best Western Holiday Manor (208 W 4th St N, Newton, IA).
- Transit: Public transit options are limited in the Newton/Colfax area; Des Moines and Newton are the nearest hubs for intercity travel.