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The Lyon County Fairgrounds in Rock Rapids, Iowa, is a versatile venue hosting livestock showcases, grandstand events, and community entertainment—from the Lyon County Fair to fast-paced Figure 8 races and Rapid Speedway events. Located at South 5th Avenue & Tama Street, the fairgrounds feature livestock facilities, a grandstand, and the iconic Round Barn. Whether you’re planning a family outing or a night of live entertainment, we’ve got you covered with practical seating, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Note: Exact seating capacity isn’t published by the official site, so please contact the Lyon County Fair Board for current numbers. The 2024 Lyon County Fair temporarily moved to Osceola County Fairgrounds due to historic flooding and returned to Rock Rapids in 2025. For transportation and lodging, we’ve highlighted nearby hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a smooth visit. If you’re securing tickets, we’ll help you find available seats and convenient arrangements with no-fuss, reliable service.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Lyon County Fairgrounds, South 5th Avenue & Tama Street, Rock Rapids, IA 51246.
- Venue type: Lyon County Iowa Fairgrounds (county fairgrounds) with livestock facilities, grandstand, and Round Barn.
- Notable events hosted: Lyon County Fair, Figure 8 Races, Rapid Speedway Races, gospel concerts, livestock shows, Miss Lyon County, and other special entertainment.
- Capacity: Not publicly published by the official site; contact the fair board for exact numbers.
- Renamed/demolition: No renaming or demolition noted; the 2024 fair relocated temporarily due to historic flooding, then returned to Rock Rapids in 2025.
- Flood impact: 2024 flooding forced the Lyon County Fair to move to Osceola County Fairgrounds in Sibley; returned to the Rock Rapids site in 2025.
- Nearby hotels: Options exist in Rock Rapids and nearby towns; example listings include hotels in Rock Rapids area via Choice Hotels and TripAdvisor.