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About Shippensburg Fairgrounds

The Shippensburg Fairgrounds is a versatile outdoor venue located at 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257. With multiple buildings including the Home Products Building and Commercial Exhibits Building, plus a lively ride/midway area and a dedicated stage, it’s a central hub for community events like the annual Shippensburg Community Fair, the Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival, the Shippensburg Beer & Wine Festival, the Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival, and the Demolition Derby. Whether you’re attending a fair, a festival, or a concert, we’ve got you covered with dependable information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to make planning simple.

Parking is the best available price per vehicle per day, or the best available price for a full week. General Visitor Parking is accessible via Gates 1, 4, 6, 7, or 10, with handicapped parking available nearby. Some lots are designated for exhibitors and tractor pulls. For those commuting, Raider Regional Transit (RRT) provides weekday service with lines connecting to regional routes via CAT/RabbitTransit's network. When staying overnight, consider nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shippensburg, Best Western Shippensburg Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg, and Clarion Hotel & Suites University‑Shippensburg. We’ll help you secure your seats and plan your visit—so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
  • Venue type: Outdoor fairgrounds with multiple buildings (e.g., Home Products Building, Commercial Exhibits Building) and a ride/midway area, plus a stage area for shows.
  • Attendance: Average attendance at the Shippensburg Community Fair runs about 45,000–65,000 visitors.
  • Admission & parking: Admission is free; parking is $8 per vehicle per day, or $20 for a full week.
  • Gates & parking: General Visitor Parking via Gates 1, 4, 6, 7, or 10; handicapped parking available nearby; some lots are designated for exhibitors and tractor pulls.
  • Transit: Raider Regional Transit (RRT) serves Shippensburg University and the surrounding community with weekday Red/Blue/White line service; connections to regional routes are available via CAT/RabbitTransit's network.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shippensburg; Best Western Shippensburg Hotel; Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg; Clarion Hotel & Suites University‑Shippensburg.
  • Notable events: Shippensburg Community Fair (annual), Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival, Shippensburg Beer & Wine Festival, Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival, and the Demolition Derby are all hosted on the fairgrounds.