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Multi-Use Venue at Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids, MN

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About Sports Arena East

Sports Arena East is a versatile, community-focused venue located on the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. With a capacity of about 825, the arena hosts ice hockey, fairs, circuses, car shows, weddings, graduations, and a variety of community events. The site features bleacher seating around the rink and a heated south-end viewing area that can accommodate more than 150 fans. On-grounds parking is available, and shuttle service is provided for certain events, including the Benton County Fair. Saint Cloud Metro Bus serves the fairgrounds, and during the fair, a free shuttle runs from the Sauk Rapids VFW to the main gate. Whether you’re attending a Granite City Lumberjacks game, a youth hockey event, or a grandstand show at the Benton County Fair, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: commonly listed as 1410 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (some listings show alternative venue addresses; official local pages use 1410 3rd Ave S).
  • Venue type: multi-use arena on the Benton County Fairgrounds, used for ice hockey, fairs, circuses, car shows, weddings, graduations, and other events.
  • Capacity: about 825 total capacity (per Eurohockey; public-facing sources describe bleacher seating and a heated viewing area).
  • Seating chart: no public official seating chart; seating consists of bleachers around the rink plus a heated south-end viewing area that can accommodate over 150 fans.
  • Parking: on-grounds parking; paid parking is used for some events; shuttle service is provided during the Benton County Fair.
  • Transit: Saint Cloud Metro Bus serves the fairgrounds; during the Benton County Fair there is a free shuttle from the Sauk Rapids VFW to the main gate.
  • Nearby hotels: options in the St. Cloud area include Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud West, Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites, and Hampton Inn & Suites St. Cloud (nearby accommodations commonly listed for visitors to Sauk Rapids/St. Cloud).
  • Notable events hosted: Benton County Fair (and related grandstands), car shows, circuses, trade shows, and concerts; ice-time hosts Granite City Lumberjacks and Sauk Rapids youth hockey.