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About Rice County Fairgrounds

Rice County Fairgrounds is a versatile, multi-use venue in Faribault, Minnesota. Located at 1814 2nd Ave NW, this county fairgrounds hosts the annual Rice County Fair, the Barnes PRCA Rodeo, AutoCross, Truck/ Tractor Pulls, and seasonal events with both indoor and outdoor spaces. The site features a Sellner Stage for select events, multiple rental spaces, and grandstand seating for some shows. Parking is available at the main gate and Highway 3 entrances, with daily and weekly options for fair attendees. Whether you’re planning a day at the fair or attending a larger event, we’ve got you covered with practical details, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining suggestions.

Nearby hotels and dining options make it easy to plan an overnight or weekend trip around a Rice County Fairgrounds event. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for convenient lodging and meals, ensuring you secure comfortable accommodations close to the action. For event-specific seating, check the venue’s layout or the hosting event page, since seating is assigned per event and spaces vary by usage. If you’re visiting by car, you’ll find parking at the main gate and at Highway 3 with reasonable daily and pass options. Local transit services, including Hiawathaland Transit (Three Rivers) and Prairie Lakes Transit, connect Faribault neighborhoods to the fairgrounds for a straightforward trip. We’ve got you with trusted, easy access to tickets, parking, and stays near Rice County Fairgrounds.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021.
  • Venue type: Multi-use county fairgrounds hosting the Rice County Fair, PRCA rodeo, and other events with indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Seating/chart: No public, general seating chart; seating is event-specific (grandstand seating for some events; room capacities published for individual spaces).
  • Parking: Parking is $10 per day during the fair; weekly passes are $30 presale (June/early July) or $35 at the gates; main gate and Highway 3 entrances provide parking.
  • Transit: Faribault is served by Hiawathaland Transit (Three Rivers) and Prairie Lakes Transit; routes are available via local transit websites.
  • Nearby hotels: The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s (on campus), Regency Inn & Suites Faribault, Days Inn by Wyndham Faribault, GrandStay Residential Suites, and Boarders Inn & Suites (Faribault area).
  • Notable events: Rice County Fair with grandstand shows, Barnes PRCA Rodeo, AutoCross, and Truck/Tractor Pull; 2025 added Monster Trucks and Lawn Mower Races to the Grandstand.
  • Renaming/demolition: No evidence of demolition or renaming; the site continues as Rice County Fairgrounds and hosts the Rice County Fair.
  • Notable layout info: Map of the Fair page shows the fairgrounds layout; facilities include multiple rental spaces and a Sellner Stage for events.