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About Tulare County Fairgrounds
Welcome to Tulare County Fairgrounds, a versatile event complex in Tulare, California. Located at 620 South K Street, this venue hosts large community gatherings, livestock shows, auto racing at Thunderbowl Raceway, and seasonal experiences like Winter Wonderland. The site features two main buildings with flexible seating configurations, plus dedicated raceway seating. Whether you’re attending the Tulare County Fair, Trophy Cup racing, or a regional expo, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining.
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Venue updates and parking information are subject to change. Always check official event pages for the latest details. For easy planning, we provide central Tulare location context, reliable transportation options via Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) and Tulare City transit, and nearby affiliate-recommended hotels and restaurants to simplify your trip.
If you’re attending a multi-day event, treat each date as a standalone visit. For racing, remember Thunderbowl Raceway offers reserved seating across Turn 1, Front Stretch, and Turn 4, with a dedicated address at 4290 South K Street, Tulare, CA. The Fairgrounds’ buildings can accommodate various formats, including up to 1,485 standing and 693 conference seating in Building 1, plus 1,528 standing and 714 conference seating in Building 2, with 400 dining seating in both configurations. In 2023, plans were announced to demolish two current buildings to make way for a new resiliency/commercial facility, reflecting ongoing development at this historic site.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and venue type: Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 South K Street, Tulare, CA 93274; eight livestock barns, an arena, and Thunderbowl Raceway for year‑round auto racing.
- Building 1 capacity: 1,485 standing, 693 conference seating, 400 dining seating.
- Building 2 capacity: 1,528 standing, 714 conference seating, 400 dining seating.
- Thunderbowl Raceway seating: explicit seating areas (Turn 1, Front Stretch, Turn 4) with reserved seating options; raceway address is 4290 South K Street, Tulare, CA.
- Parking: on-site parking is available for events; Winter Wonderland lists parking as $10 per car.
- Transit: served by Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) and Tulare City transit; Route and Center information available for planning trips.
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Town & Country Lodge (1051 N Blackstone St, Tulare), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulare (1016 E Prosperity Ave, Tulare), Fairfield Inn & Suites Visalia Tulare (Visalia area).
- Notable events: Tulare County Fair, Great Western Livestock Show, Trophy Cup racing at Thunderbowl Raceway, Winter Wonderland; USAC/other racing events have been held at Thunderbowl.
- Facility changes: in 2023, plans announced to demolish two current buildings to make way for a new resiliency/commercial facility.