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About Olmsted County Fair

Welcome to the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, home of the Olmsted County Fair at Graham Park in Rochester, Minnesota. This year-round venue features the Floral Hall, Aune Hall, Crawford Hall, and the Graham Arena Complex, offering a mix of indoor exhibits and large-scale events. Whether you’re here for the grandstand concerts, livestock shows, 4-H/FFA displays, rodeos, or demolition derbies, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit. Secure your seats, know your parking options, and discover nearby hotels and dining with trusted partner recommendations.

Note: Graham Park is undergoing expansion as part of the Graham Park Exhibition Center project. The fair operates on-site with updated facilities and continued event schedules at the Graham Park complex.

Venue details

  • Location: 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (Olmsted County Fairgrounds)
  • Capacity: Grandstand seating ~1,600; with temporary bleachers, up to ~2,000 for select fair events (as of 2023).
  • Parking: On-site parking available. County planning notes ~299 parking spots on grounds; typical daily parking around the best available price placeholder. Plan ahead for larger events and consider Park & Ride options.
  • Transit: Rochester Public Transit supports Park & Ride; a Park & Ride site at the fairgrounds was promoted in 2025 as a rider option.
  • Facilities: Four main venues within Graham Park: Floral Hall, Aune Hall, Crawford Hall, and the Graham Arena Complex (year-round events).
  • Nearby lodging & dining: Look for fair-rate hotel blocks and dining options. Affiliate partners offer special rates for visitors—check links below for current offers.
  • Notable events: 4-H/FFA exhibits, livestock shows, carnival midway, grandstand concerts, Bucking Wild Big Hat Rodeo, demolition derbies, and free-stage entertainment.
  • Notes on renovations: The Graham Park master plan includes expansion and facility updates; some demolitions occurred in 2025 as part of ongoing improvements. The fair continues under the Olmsted County Fair banner.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (Olmsted County Fairgrounds).
  • Venue type: Graham Park Fairgrounds, home to the Olmsted County Fair; includes Floral Hall, Aune Hall, Crawford Hall, and the Graham Arena Complex (four arenas; year-round use for events).
  • Capacity: Grandstand seating capacity about 1,600; temporary bleachers used for certain fair events bringing capacity to ~2,000 (as of 2023).
  • Parking: On-site parking; parking capacity cited as 299 spots in county planning; typical parking price around $5 per day (official on-site parking often referenced as 'Parking on grounds').
  • Transit: Rochester Public Transit supports Park & Ride options; in 2025, a Park & Ride site at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds was promoted as an option for riders.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotels offering fair-rate blocks, e.g., Candlewood Suites advertises a special fair rate for visitors.
  • Notable events hosted: Olmsted County Fair features 4-H/FFA exhibits, livestock shows, carnival midway, grandstand concerts, rodeos (e.g., Bucking Wild Big Hat Rodeo), demolition derbies, and free-stage entertainment.
  • Renovations/renaming: Graham Park is undergoing expansion (Graham Park Exhibition Center project); some buildings were demolished in 2025 as part of master-plan improvements; the fair continues at Graham Park under the Olmsted County Fair banner.