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About Kiplinger Arena At Red Willow County Fairgrounds

The Kiplinger Arena at Red Willow County Fairgrounds sits at 1412 West 5th Street in McCook, Nebraska. As the largest indoor arena in Southwest Nebraska, it hosts a variety of events—from rodeos and equestrian shows to agricultural expositions and community gatherings. With a combination of 470 permanent seats and approximately 300 portable bleachers, the indoor seating capacity approaches 770. The venue sits within the fairgrounds, which also offer outdoor Grand Stands for larger crowd events. We’ve got you covered with parking details, transit options, and recommended local hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.

Whether you’re catching NSRA Rodeos, Cornhusker Futurity Derby/Maturity, or the McCook Farm & Ranch Expo, secure your seats ahead of time and check parking and transit options. If you need more information on events at Kiplinger Arena, contact us and we’ll point you to official event pages and up-to-date venue details.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Kiplinger Arena is part of the Red Willow County Fairgrounds, 1412 West 5th Street, McCook, NE 69001.
  • Venue type: Indoor heated arena; described as the largest indoor arena in Southwest Nebraska.
  • Indoor seating capacity: 470 permanent seats plus 300 portable bleachers (approx. up to 770 seats total).
  • Outdoor capacity: Outdoor Grand Stands for the Fairgrounds accommodate about 3,500 permanent seats.
  • Parking: On-site RV hookups (50+ electrical plug-ins) and on-site fairgrounds parking; RV and vehicle parking available.
  • Seating/chart: Indoor arena uses permanent bleachers with portable bleachers; no public detailed seating map posted online.
  • Transit: McCook Public Transit offers dial-a-ride service (call 308-345-6098) for local trips.
  • Nearby hotels: Quality Inn & Suites McCook (901 N Hwy 83), Horse Creek Inn (1 Holiday Bison Dr), The Chief Motel (McCook) nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: rodeos, equestrian and ag shows; NSRA Rodeo; Cornhusker Futurity Derby/Maturity; McCook Farm & Ranch Expo; Red Willow County Fair events.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming reported; Kiplinger Arena remains active within the fairgrounds.