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About NEMO Fairground

Welcome to NEMO Fairgrounds, the multi-facility venue in Kirksville, Missouri. Located at 2700 East Illinois Street, this bustling complex hosts the annual NEMO Fair and a range of events across its four spaces: the Event Center/Multipurpose Building, Rodeo Arena, Livestock Complex, and the 4H/FFA Building. Whether you’re attending a livestock show, carnival, rodeo, or a community expo, we’ve got you covered with practical seating info, parking details, transit options, and trusted nearby places to stay and dine.

Think of us as your insider connection for tickets and planning—clear paths to secure your seats, reliable access, and convenient logistics for a smooth event day in Kirksville.

Seating and venues at a glance
- Event Center/Multipurpose Building: seating for up to 400. Ideal for conferences, shows, auctions, and community gatherings.
- Rodeo Arena: bleacher seating for up to 4,000—great for large rodeos, concerts, and major events.
- Livestock Complex: permanent seating for 250, supporting shows and exhibits.
- 4H/FFA Building: seating for 100, perfect for smaller society meetings and exhibits.

Parking
Parking is available at the fairgrounds with a parking map published on the Fair Schedule page. Note that published parking rates are not listed on the official site, so plan to arrive early on event days for closest access.

Getting there
Kirksville is served by Kirksville Kirk-Tran (deviated fixed route and demand response) within city limits and OATS Transit for regional/intercity service within a 15-mile radius. Consider ride-share or local taxi options if you’re traveling from surrounding areas.

Nearby hotels and dining
Nearby lodging includes Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville (2523 S Franklin St) and Knights Inn Kirksville. We recommend checking affiliate partner options for member-exclusive rates and up-to-date availability. For meals before or after events, local favorites include casual and family-style options near the fairgrounds.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2700 East Illinois Street, Kirksville, MO 63501.
  • Venue type: NEMO Fairgrounds, a multi-facility fairgrounds (Event Center/Multipurpose Building, Rodeo Arena, Livestock Complex, 4H/FFA Building).
  • Capacities: Event Center seating for 400; Rodeo Arena bleacher seating for 4,000; Livestock Complex permanent seating for 250; 4H/FFA Building seating for 100.
  • Notable events hosted: NEMO Fair (annual), with openings such as Opening Ceremonies, Garden Tractor Pull, Outlaw Rodeo, and Carnival Rides; livestock shows and 4H/FFA exhibits.
  • Parking: Parking map is available on the Fair Schedule page; no published parking rates on the official site.
  • Transit: Kirksville Kirk-Tran (Deviated Fixed Route and Demand Response) serves within city limits; OATS Transit provides regional/intercity service within a 15-mile radius.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville (2523 S Franklin St) and Knights Inn Kirksville are listed as nearby lodging options.
  • Renamed/demolished: The venue is currently branded as NEMO Fair/NEMO Fairgrounds; historically also referred to as the Northeast Missouri District Fairgrounds.