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About Schmidthorst Pavilion at Allen County Fairgrounds
Schmidthorst Pavilion sits within the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, a versatile covered arena designed for concerts, livestock shows, rodeos, swap meets, and more. With seating that can be configured for about 500 bleacher seats or up to ~2,000 attendees depending on the setup, the Pavilion offers flexible use for a range of events. The arena measures 150 ft by 308 ft, making it suitable for large performances and equine activities alike. Located just off Harding Highway (2750 Harding Highway, Lima, OH 45804), the Pavilion benefits from on-site fairgrounds parking and easy access to local lodging and dining options. Whether you’re catching a rodeo, a concert, or an equine show, you’ve got a friend in Gold Coast Tickets to secure your seats and streamline your event day plan.
Parking on the Allen County Fairgrounds is typically abundant, with roughly 6,000 spaces available and parking located within feet of the Schmidthorst Pavilion. For those relying on public transit, the Lima Regional Transit Authority (Lima RTA) offers fixed-route service, and the GoBus intercity service serves Lima as well—check current schedules for day-of travel. Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Lima and Travelodge by Wyndham Lima, with additional lodging options within short drives. When planning your visit, consider reserving a hotel or restaurant through our trusted affiliate partners for convenience and value. For event details, the Schmidthorst Pavilion continues to host the Allen County Fair, IPRA/MSRA Rodeo, Shipshewana on the Road, National Junior Golf Championship, and various harness racing and equine shows, highlighting its role as a multi-use venue in northwest Ohio.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Schmidthorst Pavilion, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, OH 45804 (Allen County Fairgrounds).
- Venue type: Covered arena/equine facility; also used for swap meets, concerts, and livestock shows.
- Seating/capacity: ~500 seated (bleacher seating) with configurable capacity up to roughly 2,000 depending on setup.
- Dimensions: Arena measures 150 ft by 308 ft (arena size listed as 130 ft by 252 ft in some layouts; pavilion layout is multi-use).
- Parking: On-site fairgrounds parking; generally about 6,000 spaces available; parking described as within feet of the Pavilion.
- Transit: Lima Regiona lTransit Authority (Lima RTA) fixed-route service; GoBus intercity service also serves Lima; check local schedules.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Lima; Travelodge by Wyndham Lima (plus other nearby lodging).
- Notable events hosted: Allen County Fair; IPRA/MSRA Rodeo; Shipshewana on the Road; National Junior Golf Championship; harness racing championships; various equine shows.
- Renamed/demolished: No reports of demolition or renaming; Schmidthorst Pavilion remains the venue name at the Allen County Fairgrounds.